Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health care is a complex issue, that many medical students and doctors still struggle to understand and manage throughout their medical careers. The aim of this event is to promote awareness for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health care, in order to improve this knowledge gap. The night will include a discussion panel that will focus on key themes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health such as racism in the health care system, access to health care and health disparities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Dinner will also be provided by an Indigenous-owned catering company called the “The Three Little Birds”. This will include native cuisine that celebrates the traditional foods of local Aboriginal people in South-East Queensland. All Indigenous and non-Indigenous UQ medical students are welcome to this event.

Come along to this information session to learn more about how you can get involved with UQMS next year! The current Management committee, which makes up of 5 Executive members and 13 management members, will be present on the morning to give an elevator pitch on their roles. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the current committee and ask any questions you have – no matter how big or small, and learn about our election and appointment processes, all coming up in July and August. Everyone from all year levels are welcome! RSVP in advance and submit your coffee order for a free coffee at the meeting! https://forms.gle/rPeqMRTNdh9a8GvXA Please note, all are welcome to attend with or without RSVP, but we can’t promise you a coffee!