Kaya!
The Aboriginal Health Conference 2024 provided an opportunity to come together and learn from each other. Through presentations, panel sessions, case study discussions and workshops we delivered an engaging and informative conference program for delegates. The 2024 theme, "Circling the Fire: Connecting, Celebrating, and Committing to Aboriginal Health," embodied the spirit of unity, celebration, and dedication to improving Indigenous health outcomes. This theme aligned seamlessly with the NAIDOC theme for 2024, 'Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud,' reinforcing our commitment to empowering Aboriginal communities.
The conference program featured five streams, providing comprehensive insights into crucial aspects of Aboriginal health:
- Chronic disease
- Culturally safe practice
- Health across the life course
- Sexual health
- Social and emotional wellbeing
2024 keynote speakers
Mechelle Turvey
Advocate for victims of crime & Humanity
Keisha Calyun-Clarke
Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia
Jack Collard
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander International Engagement Organisation
Graphic recordings from 2024
Testimonials
Tanya Turner
Bega Garnbirringu Health Service
"My first attendance at the Conference and it was a fantastic opportunity to Network, hear how other services were managing challenges and the Keynote Speakers addresses will remain with me for many, many years. Thank you to all involved. I for one am super grateful that I had the opportunity to attend."
Dr Rosalie Shultz
Ngaanyatjaarra Health Service
"This was the first conference I've ever attended with more Aboriginal than non-Aboriginal speakers. So pleased to feel that the people we are servicing are now telling us how to do it better for them."