The Communicate Study: partnership across the Top End to improve First Nations peoples’ experience and outcomes of healthcare
 
Research activities:
Our research aims to improve the cultural safety of institutions and healthcare providers by:
  • Developing, implementing and evaluating innovative intercultural communication education, inspired by the award-winning podcast: Ask the Specialist: Larrakia, Tiwi and Yolngu stories to inspire better healthcare.
  • Improving the supply of, and demand for First Nations language interpreters and working to ensure a culturally safe workplace for First Nations health staff. 
  • Creating a community of practice of culturally safe clinicians, supported by a social media chat group and seminars provided by invited experts 

This is a multi-level partnership between Menzies School of Health Research, NT Health, the NT Aboriginal Interpreter Services (AIS), National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI), the Djalkiri Foundation and First Nations leaders, health professionals and educators in the NT. Our work currently operates across Royal Darwin Hospital, Gove District Hospital, Katherine Hospital, and Alice Springs Hospital. 

Training opportunities:

We offer evidence-based intercultural communication training and workshops tailored for healthcare professionals. Our training focuses on developing skills in critical reflection and culturally safe communication.

Workshops are co-facilitated by First Nations and non-Indigenous facilitators, providing a dynamic learning experience that models best practice in intercultural communication. Learn more: Download our information sheet or contact us at communicatestudypartnership@menzies.edu.au.

Chief investigator:
Postdoctoral researcher:
Project Manager:
Key Staff

This project has both qualitative and quantitative PhD/Master by research opportunities. Please contact us for more information.

Contact information:

Email: communicatestudypartnership@menzies.edu.au

 

Project dates:
  • 2015 - current