

Episode 534: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 28: Kidney health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with NIKTT deputy chair, Professor Jaquelyne Hughes, and NIKTT National Community Engagement Coordinator, Ms Kelli Owen
Oct 15, 2023
Professor Jaquelyne Hughes and Ms Kelli Owen discuss the barriers Indigenous Australians face in accessing renal healthcare services, importance of cultural safety in healthcare for First Nations individuals, and the establishment and progress of the National Indigenous Kidney Transplantation Task Force. They highlight the task force's impact in advancing Indigenous kidney health equity through data analysis, addressing cultural bias, and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lived experiences.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Challenges Faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in Accessing Renal Services
03:41 • 2min
Importance of Cultural Safety in Healthcare for Indigenous Communities
06:06 • 2min
Establishment and Progress of the National Indigenous Kidney Transplantation Task Force
08:10 • 4min
Advancing Indigenous Kidney Health Equity
12:14 • 14min