The Bunji Yarns podcast
A podcast by the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Clinical Network exploring the vital role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers are the backbone of culturally safe healthcare, yet their role is often misunderstood. The Bunji Yarns is a new podcast exploring their impact, challenges and the strength they bring to Queensland Health.
In the first episode Julie Allen, a Senior Aboriginal Health Worker and Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Clinical Network (QATSICN) Manager sat down with Brett Mooney, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker who sheds a light on the unique and essential role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers play in providing culturally safe care and bridging the gap between communities and the healthcare system.
Julie Allen is a descendant of the Palawa people from the northern shores of Tasmania and lives on Quandamooka country. Brett Mooney is a mainland Torres Strait Islander with ties to the Kemer Kemer Meriam nation and Maluligal nation who grew up in Mackay and now lives in Brisbane.
The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Clinical Network is focused on strengthening and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their health rights. The network puts First Nations people's views, priorities and knowledge at the centre of their work and leads the conversation about First Nations health in Queensland. This work helps health professionals make a positive difference to the health and life expectancy of First Nations peoples. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples health in Queensland.
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Email the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Clinical Network at qldaboriginalandtorresstraitislandernetwork@health.qld.gov.au.