07/07/2025
Ahpra is marking NAIDOC Week 2025 and the theme “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.”
Ahpra honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples whose cultures have endured for over 65,000 years - since time immemorial.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are the first healers of this land, their legacy is lasting, and their next generation of health practitioners is rising strong.
Today's inspiring numbers tell the story of strength and vision in action:
🌟 Over 1,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners are now registered - a testament to the growing strength of this vital profession
🌟 Our youngest practitioners (22% of those under 30) are building on ancient wisdom while embracing contemporary practice, ensuring cultural healing traditions continue to thrive
🌟 Within Ahpra's own teams, young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members (26% of those under 30) are leading change, bringing fresh perspectives to our regulatory work.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples lead and shape our National Scheme’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy to ensure that cultural safety is the norm and to eliminate racism in healthcare. This next generation of leaders continues this vital work with unwavering vision.
We congratulate everyone nominated for a NAIDOC award, with a special shout out to two nominees who are registered practitioners for their strength, vision and legacy-building work - both winning in their category at the recent event:
Jaru and Indjibarndi man Dr Daniel Hunt, who is both a General Practitioner and dental practitioner. Dr Hunt has extensive experience in the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation sector, serving as a dental practitioner, Deputy Medical Director, and Acting Chief Executive Officer – inspiring the next generation through leadership.
Wadjuk Noongar woman Anika Gosling, a school psychologist, supporting Aboriginal youth in enhancing their social and emotional wellbeing – investing directly in the next generation’s strength and resilience.
