The Voice: What does it mean for Indigenous health?
Perspectives from an Aboriginal health professional
The presentation covers:
- The current Australian constitution and 2023 referendum question
- Context of The Uluru Statement from the Heart
- Past and current situation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
- How The Voice could work to improve the health and wellbeing of first nations people
- Where to go for further information
Read a review of the presentation here
Further reading and resources can be found here
Watching this presentation and completing the assessment can contribute towards assessable Continuing Professional Development hours
About the Presenter
Caroline Deen is a proud Kamilaroi (Aboriginal) dietitian with a Master of Public Health. She has worked in public health nutrition for over seven years, starting her career in nutrition policy working in Victoria and Fiji. Over the past five years, she has been engaged in governmental and Aboriginal-owned organisations, delivering public health nutrition services within remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities the Northern Territory and most recently in Cape York. Caroline is passionate about achieving healthy equity through strength-based approaches and giving community members a voice on the priorities and solutions to issues that impact them.
Registration includes
- Access to a recording of the presentation
- Presentation notes
- Assessment quiz and certificate
- Suggested further reading and resources