Episode 8: Cultural safety

TW: This episode contains discussion of content that may be upsetting to some listeners, including racial discrimination. Cultural safety, or the creation of safe environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, has become a leading priority within the Australian healthcare system. Today's first guest is Gija woman Sarah Cattermole, an Aboriginal Community Coordinator at Telethon Kids Institute, who recalls a time she was made to feel culturally unsafe as a mother accessing healthcare services for her son. Sarah also discusses how to make workplaces more culturally safe. Next, Alix is joined by Dr Mishel McMahon, a Yorta Yorta woman and Aboriginal Rural Health Coordinator at La Trobe University. Mishel tells us why culturally safety translates to understanding who you are, and why it is important to all Australians. She also explains why we need to stop thinking in terms of 'diversity'. If this episode has caused you distress, please reach out to a loved one or call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Embrace is supported by its principal partner, Rio Tinto. Follow our host @dralwoolard on Instagram.