How the Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute’s Ways of Working can strengthen culturally safe care practice
Join the Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute for First Nations Gender Justice to learn about the Institute’s journey, grounded in the voices and knowledges of First Nations women and girls across the continent. This session will introduce the Wiyi Yani U Thangani Ways of Working, a practical resource for individuals and organisations seeking to embed culturally safe, strengths-based and relational approaches into their work.
Presenters will also briefly touch on findings from the Caring About Care research into First Nations women’s unpaid and undervalued care work. Whether you’re a clinician, researcher or health professional, this session offers practical insights for reflecting on and strengthening your practice in support of equitable cancer care and outcomes for First Nations communities.
Speaker
Chloe Wegener
Knowledge Translation and Design Coordinator,
Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute for First Nations Gender Justice, The Australian National University
Chloe Wegener is a Garrwa woman and works across strategic communications, knowledge translation, design and research support, translating the Institute’s research and First Nations women’s knowledges into accessible, practical resources for diverse audiences.
With a background in physiotherapy, Chloe brings an understanding of healthcare practice and the importance of culturally safe, person-centred approaches to care. She is also a practising visual scribe, using visual storytelling to make complex ideas and conversations more engaging and accessible.
Who should attend
Clinicians, cancer care nurses, GPs, medical specialists, researchers and professionals working in supportive care.
