Racism in Healthcare Panel

Panel event on Racism in Healthcare in Australia.

The ANU Disabilities Student Association (DSA) is collaborating with the ANU Indigenous Department, International Students Department (ISD) and BIPOC Department to bring a panel discussion event, aimed at describing the realities of navigating the conflicting, confusing and isolating healthcare system.

Racism, both systemic and interpersonal, in the Australian health system is a critical driver of poor health, chronic illness, and premature death.

Panel Details: 

• Learn from people who have lived experience and knowledge of the Australian healthcare system.

• Explore actionable steps aimed at the structures, systems and biases that affect people of colour within healthcare. 

• Gain a deeper understanding of historical and contemporary issues related to the Australian healthcare system.

The panel will conclude with an informal Q&A session, where attendees can ask questions and continue the conversation.

All are welcome to attend this event. This is a non-autonomous event, meaning you do not need to be disabled, an international student or a BIPOC student in order to attend this event.

Introducing our amazing Panellists:

• Karen Toohey - Discrimination, Health Services, Disability and Community Services Commissioner at the ACT Human Rights Commission

• Thy O'Donell - PhD Candidate at ANU

• Jasmine Purves - Psychology student at ANU

• Taryn Lee - DSA and Queer* Department committee member and member of WWDACT's Policy Advisory Committee

• Asura Bayley - Studying Neuroscience and Philosophy at the University of Sydney

Catering:

Food will be available at the end of the event, offering a chance for informal networking and further discussion. 

Accessibility details:
The event will be held in room 5.02 on level 5 of the Marie Reay Teaching Centre. The Marie Reay Teaching Centre is located in the Kambri Precinct at ANU. Seating will be provided and microphones will be used during the event. Hand sanitiser and masks will be made available at the event.
The room can be accessed via the lifts or stairs. There are 3 lifts available on the ground floor of the Marie Reay Teaching building.
Accessible toilets are located near the event on level 5 of the Marie Reay Teaching Centre.
The event will be recorded and put online after the event for those that cannot attend in-person.

Please email sa.disabilities@anu.edu.au if you have any accessibility questions or concerns.

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