Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association

08/01/2026

🌏 Are you (or someone you know) an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artist, collective or organisation with a creative international project?

If you answered 'yes', then this might interest you? 👇🏾

The Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program (ACDGP), led by Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, supports international projects that ✨ tell Australian stories, 💬 amplify First Nations voices, deepen bilateral partnerships, and 🤝🏽 build cultural understanding and connections overseas.

Learn more and apply here: www.dfat.gov.au/acdgp

Applications close Friday, 6 February at 4:00 pm (AEDT)

The Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program (ACDGP) is now open.

ACDGP is one of DFAT’s key programs for advancing Australia’s cultural diplomacy - strengthening our influence, reputation and relationships around the world.

Are you an Australian artist or organisation with a creative international project that:
✔ Tells Australian stories
✔ Amplifies First Nations voices
✔ Builds cultural understanding and connections overseas?

We want to hear from you!

Applications close Friday, 6 February at 4:00 pm (AEDT).

Learn more and apply here: www.dfat.gov.au/acdgp

06/01/2026

In case you missed it over the holiday break! 🚨

We are proud of our AIDA Indigenous Medical Student of the Year, Brianna Ozies, who was recently featured in an article by National Indigenous Times (NIT) as she heads back to Country to practice medicine.

"My main aim is to become a GP, a general practitioner, so that I can be involved at the grassroots level and be present at every stage of my patients' journey to enhance their health outcomes," Brianna shared.

Congratulations, Brianna, for your commitment to Community-led, culturally safe care. 👏🏽

📰 Read the full article:

At only eight years old, Brianna Ozies had already decided she wanted to be a doctor.The proud Djugan woman had firsthand experience of the Indigenous health gap in her hometown of Derby, so she was d...

06/01/2026

The University of Melbourne are seeking applicants for the role of Lecturer in Medical Education (Curriculum Design and Coordination).

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander academics are encouraged to apply for this identified position by the 18 January deadline.

🙏🏽 Please share this opportunity with Community, colleagues or networks who may be interested or a good fit.

🔗 Find out more and apply here:
https://unimelb.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UoM_External_Career/job/Lecturer-in-Medical-Education--Curriculum-Design-and-Co-ordination-_JR-004576-1

05/01/2026

We are holding AIDA member Dr David Parsons and his family close in our thoughts. David is a proud Worimi man and newly graduated doctor who has contributed so much to Community.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for support:
-13YARN — 24/7 confidential support with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter: 13 92 76
-Drs4Drs — wellbeing support for doctors and medical students: 1300 374 377

You can read more about David and / or contribute here: 👉

Hello, my name is Josh, and I’m David’s older brother. I have … Josh Parsons needs your support for David Parsons - recovering from a serious car accident

31/12/2025

As we reflect on 2025, we want to thank our AIDA Members, partners, advocates and allies for an extraordinary year. ✨

🙏🏽 Together, we delivered our biggest AIDA Conference to date, welcoming more than 500 delegates to Gadigal Country speaking to the growth of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation in the health workforce.

✅ AIDA grows too, with you and for you, and we remain committed to advocating for a Culturally Safe healthcare system. This year alone, we delivered 19 Cultural Safety workshops, breaking our own record and echoing a strong call from Community and allies for cultural safety and awareness in clinical settings.

📅 Mark your calendars for our annual conference on Whadjuk Country happening from 3-5 September 2026! But that's not all... we'll also be hosting two STSP workshops this year, leading Cultural Safety workshops, hosting member gatherings, and showcasing our work at events all year long.

🎊 We look forward to reconnecting with you in the new year, recharged and ready to keep growing together!

18/12/2025

Dear Members,

Thank you for allowing us to celebrate you this 2025. Your leadership, resilience and hard work continues to strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation in medicine and shape a brighter, more equitable future for healthcare in Australia.

The year ahead holds so much promise, and we can’t wait to continue walking alongside you in 2026; a year full of opportunity, growth and connection.

As the year comes to an end, we hope you find moments to rest and spend time with loved ones. To our Members and allies who will continue working through the holiday period: thank you. 🙏🏽 We see you, and we deeply appreciate your dedication to Community.

From all of us at AIDA, Happy Holiday season!

PS. AIDA will be closed from 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. We look forward to reconnecting with you in the new year, recharged and ready to keep growing together! 🖤💛❤️💚🤍💙

18/12/2025

👉🏼 Ahpra is evaluating its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy (2020–25). A survey for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander registered practitioners is now open to gather feedback and inform the development of the next iteration of the Strategy.

The survey is anonymous and no identifiable data is collected. Have your say! https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=IhutNd7AxE2JgdF8EIsD30UyMwkNhINMva34a7viDuBUQjlGQUdNSEw0M1VQNTdLU0kzODJYQ1czWi4u&route=shorturl

18/12/2025

This week, AIDA Board members and executive met with Minister Butler’s team to strengthen our collaboration on culturally safe and ethical health systems. Together, we’re advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical leadership to drive meaningful change in healthcare.

📸 From left to right: Dr Lucas de Toca (Chief of Staff), Dr Olivia O'Donoghue (President Elect), Dr Jonathan Newchurch (AIDA President), Dr Peter Malouf (AIDA CEO), Gemma Tuddenham (Adviser), and Paula Myott (AIDA Acting COO).

16/12/2025

🎉 Congrats to Jenna Onley, who went into the draw by completing our 2025 AIDA Member Survey and won a complimentary Conference ticket!

Huge thanks to everyone who took the time to share their feedback. Your voices help shape what’s next for AIDA. Stay tuned for more opportunities to participate in building AIDA's future.

16/12/2025

📚 The Charlie Perkins Scholarship provides an incredible opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake postgraduate study at the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge.

Designed to support future leaders across disciplines and Community, the scholarship covers up to three years of tuition, return international travel, and an annual stipend for living expenses.

Applications are open until 30 January 2026! Learn more and apply: https://banksia.aurorafoundation.com.au/Scholarship-Search/scholarship-details/?id=acd4c00c-bcb7-eb11-8236-000d3a6ae380

15/12/2025

Our hearts are with everyone impacted by the tragic events in Bondi. We stand in solidarity with the victims, their families, medical and emergency personnel, and all those affected.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for support:
- 13YARN: 24/7 confidential support with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter, call 13 92 76
- Drs4Drs: for doctors and medical students, call 1300 374 377

For those who can help, O-type blood donors are urgently needed. Book an appointment through Australian Red Cross Lifeblood: https://my.donateblood.com.au/app/utils/create_account

14/12/2025

📣 Calling Indigenous artists in our Community!

PRIDoC 2026 is beginning the journey of creating a new logo and AIDA is proud to help share this opportunity.

🎨 This is a paid opportunity for an Indigenous artist to help shape the visual identity of PRIDoC 2026 (from 30 Nov - 4 Dec in Taiwan).

If you or someone you know feels called to this work, please send the following to Kyrsten Olson – olso7999@d.umn.edu.

✨ a short cover letter
✨ three examples of artwork