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Useful Resources

Further information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health policy, cultural safety and ethical research and evaluation

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and engagement

Australian Cancer Plan; Cancer Australia 2023
Optimal Care Pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer: Second edition, Cancer Australia 2024  
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Plan; National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, 2023
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2021-2031; Department of Health 
National Agreement on Closing the Gap
Stakeholder Engagement Framework (National); Department of Health 2018  
National Framework for Consumer Involvement in Cancer Control

Cultural safety guidance 

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Association – Cultural Safety Framework
Indigenous Allied Health Australia Cultural Responsiveness training
Australian Indigenous Doctors Association Cultural Safety Training
Deficit Discourse and Strengths-based Approaches
Australian Human Rights Commission Anti-racism training

Culturally safe research and evaluation

Tools for culturally safe evaluation, Lowitja Institute
Last updated 18 February 2025
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