Thursdays@3 S3 | Ep 5: “We all need to lead” – Woromi woman and Nurse Practitioner Kat Hooper, on National Close the Gap Day

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“We all need to lead” – Woromi woman and Nurse Practitioner Kat Hooper, on National Close the Gap Day

“We all need to lead” – Woromi woman and Nurse Practitioner Kat Hooper, on Close the Gap Day.
 
This Thursday@3 we reflect on National Close the Gap Day as part of our regular series of conversations with people living and working at the end of life.
 
This conversation takes us to Queensland with Woromi women and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Kathryn Hooper.
 
Kat’s approach to reconciliation and delivering culturally appropriate care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is one of “constant healing” that “recognises strengths and hopes.” Central to her advice though is understanding our country’s troubled past.
 
Press play to be part of the conversation.
Listen on Spotify.
More information and show notes: 
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander end of life discussion starter cards and booklet – HERE. 
  • Paediatric end of life discussion starter cards and booklet for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people – HERE. 
  • caring@home aims to increase access to quality and timely end-of-life care for patients who choose to be cared for, and die at home, if possible - HERE 
  • The Gwandalan Project, supporting palliative care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities – HERE. 
  • Indigenous HealthInfoNet – HERE. 
  • IPEPA builds the capacity of the workforce to provide high-quality, holistic and culturally-responsive palliative care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their loved ones – HERE. 
  • National Palliative Care Standards – HERE. 

Thank you for engaging in ‘matters of life and death’ you will find advice, tools, and support at the Palliative Care Australia website where you can also make a donation to support our work. 

 

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