Aboriginal Cultural eLearning Policy
MP 0065/17 - Aboriginal Cultural eLearning Policy (pdf 189KB)
Applicable to: This Policy is applicable to all WA health entities, as defined in this policy.
Description: The purpose of the Aboriginal Cultural eLearning Policy is to build the cultural knowledge of the WA health system workforce and strengthen its capacity to provide culturally respectful and non-discriminatory healthcare. This policy also demonstrates a whole-of-organisation approach and an ongoing commitment to grow and sustain a culturally responsive WA health system.
Aboriginal Cultural eLearning training is one step towards developing the cultural responsiveness of the WA health system and improving cultural safety for Aboriginal patients and colleagues.
The WA Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Framework 2015-2030 (Framework) provides the guiding principles that underpin the requirements for this policy. Strategic Direction 3 of the Framework recognises a culturally respectful and non-discriminatory health system as a key strategic enabler for improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people.
This policy is a mandatory requirement under the Employment Policy Framework pursuant to section 26(2)(d) of the Health Services Act 2016.
This policy is also a mandatory requirement for the Department of Health pursuant to section 29 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994.
This policy must be read in conjunction with MP 0071/17 Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Policy.
Date of effect: 06 September 2017
Policy Framework
Employment
Aboriginal Cultural e-Learning
Implementation Guide for the WA Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Framework 2015-2030
Build the foundations: An evaluation of the first five years of the WA Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Framework 2015–2030
The Sustainable Health Review Final Report to the Western Australian Government
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2021–2031
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care - National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards User Guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Closing the Gap Implementation Plan 2023-2025 Western Australia
The Aboriginal Empowerment Strategy 2021-2029