Partnerships

Overview

In culturally diverse Australia, respectful attitudes and excellent communication are an essential part of delivering culturally appropriate health care to patients who have diverse beliefs, attitudes, values, and behaviours.

Cultural differences can influence the way that information is understood but being culturally aware can reduce the risk of misunderstandings, improve interactions between doctor and patient and lead to better care.

We are offering our second cultural immersion event from 7-9 of July 2023 to support medical students in their cultural education.

The event

Our Indigenous Cultural Immersion event aims to provide insights into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, traditions and values for junior doctors.

The Indigenous Cultural Immersion Trip will be led by a representative of the General Practice Student Network’s Indigenous working group in her community at Corindi Beach on the NSW North Coast.

Students will hear from Indigenous doctors and participate in bush tucker, medicine walks, and other activities.

In addition, we will incorporate an Indigenous health webinar into this weekend, along with other activities so students can practise their communication skills and learn more about communicating effectively with people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Indigenous communities in an appropriate and culturally safe way.

Details of the Cultural Immersion Event

• Date: Friday, 7 July to Sunday 9 July, 2022
• Location: Yarrawarra – Corindi Beach NSW
• Capacity: 30 students
• Cost per ticket for students: $170

Benefits of sponsorship

Access to a highly selected and motivated group of medical students

As a sponsor you will be given the opportunity to attend our Cultural Immersion weekend where you can present, network with these students, promote your organisation, distribute marketing materials or host a trade display.

This could take the form of prizes, competitions or other approved incentives for students attending events, and a unique opportunity to engage with this highly motivated group of future doctors.

Brand exposure

Your organisation’s name will be mentioned at the GPSN club events and displayed on all marketing materials (posters, flyers, etc.) and the GPSN Rural Working Groups Facebook/Instagram page.

Support a community initiative

By linking with us, you will be helping to shape and improve the future of Rural Generalism, Indigenous Health and the broader well-being of the local community. We share identical goals with you in wanting more medical students to consider Rural Generalist training to ensure a high standard of care in rural and remote regions of Australia.