18 The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural and Health Training Framework The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural and Health Training Framework brings an approach to educational structure and delivery that incorporates deconstructing colonial-driven educational concepts and recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ leadership, values and priorities in health and health training. The Framework puts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sovereignty and self-determination at the forefront of approaches to general practice training. This broadens the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health discourse by paying attention to historical and political determinants of health and well-being, as well as the social and cultural determinants. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing are embedded in every part of the Framework and its application from design, implementation and importantly governance. This is part of the structural reorientation needed for transformative change for the RACGP’s training programs. The Framework is principles-based and provides a nationally consistent approach to the RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural and Health Training programs. It provides focus and direction, and a way of working together, while remaining flexible enough to be contextualised at a local level. By not being prescriptive, it allows local cultural and language differences, histories, and relationships to be considered, reflecting the strong connection to Country unique to every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Acknowledging and honouring the strength in the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures is an important part of the Framework. Aims
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