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Addressing Racism in the Health Care System

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District hosted a Research to Practice Forum on Addressing Racism in the Health Care System – Actions for Equity and Cultural Safety on Thursday 23 May 2024 at the NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre.

Presentation 1:

Keynote speaker:

Racism, anti-racism, health and well-being

Professor Kevin Dunn, Pro-Vice Chancellor Research, Western Sydney University and Associate Professor Nida Denson, Associate Dean Higher Degree Research, Western Sydney University

Professor Kevin Dunn, Pro-Vice Chancellor Research, Western Sydney University and Associate Professor Nida Denson, Associate Dean Higher Degree Research, Western Sydney University

Presentation 2:

Keynote speaker:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective son racism in health care and health systems – what does the research say?

Associate Professor Michelle Dickson, Director, The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, University of Sydney

Associate Professor Michelle Dickson, Director, The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, University of Sydney

Presentation 3:

The South Eastern Sydney LHD Addressing Racism Strategy

Margo Green, Program Manager, Multicultural Health, Equity and Prevention Service, South Eastern Sydney LHD

Margo Green, Program Manager, Multicultural Health, Equity and Prevention Service, South Eastern Sydney LHD

Presentation 4:

Elevating Aboriginal Health in South Western Sydney LHD

Jemma Milloy, Deputy Director, Aboriginal Health, South Western Sydney LHD

Presentation 5:

Mid North Coast LHD Commitment to Preventing Racism

Hayley Owen, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager, Mid North Coast LHD

Presentation 6:

Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD’s approach to Racism. It Stops With Me.

Nina Kenny, Workplace Advisor, Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD.

Presentation 7:

For further information on the Research to Practice Forum, please contact SESLHD Multicultural Health at SESLHD-MHSAdmin@health.nsw.gov.au