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 both the supply of, and demand for, First Nations language interpreters, while strenghtening culturally safe systems and workplaces for First Nations health staff. 
  • Establishing a community of practice of culturally safe clinicians, supported by a moderated social media discussion group and regular seminars led 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, Charles Darwin Unviersity, Swinburne University of Technology and First Nations leaders, health professionals and educators in the Northern Territory. 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 environment that models best practice in intercultural communication. Learn more: Download our information sheet or contact us at communicatestudypartnership@menzies.edu.au.

Program Lead:
Honorary Fellow/Chief Investigator: 
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