Nurse & Midwife Support celebrates NAIDOC Week 2024 and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders nurses and midwives!

NAIDOC week celebrates and recognises the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people.

NAIDOC Week 2024 is held from Sunday the 7^th July to Sunday the 14^th July. It is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories.

2024 Theme: Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud

The theme for this year is “keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud.”

The theme invites all Australians to stand in solidarity, amplifying the voices that have long been silenced.

The NAIDOC committee explains what the theme means:

"Blak, Loud and Proud" encapsulates the unapologetic celebration of Indigenous identity, empowering us to stand tall in our heritage and assert our place in the modern world. This theme calls for a reclamation of narratives, an amplification of voices, and an unwavering commitment to justice and equality. It invites all Australians to listen, learn, and engage in meaningful dialogue, fostering a society where the wisdom and contributions of Indigenous peoples are fully valued and respected.

Through our collective efforts, we can forge a future where the stories, traditions, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are cherished and celebrated, enriching the fabric of the nation with the oldest living culture in the world.

We celebrate CATSINaM: The Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives

Nurse and Midwife Support proudly supports and acknowledges the important work of the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives (CATSINam).

The team has been fortunate to be supported by CATSINaM and have worked with their amazing team.

CATSINaM CEO Dr Ali Drummond joined our podcast last year to explain why we need to embed Cultural Safety and Cultural Humility in academia, training and education. You can check out the podcast here.

CATSINaM launched an online self-paced Murra Mullungari training program for all nurses and midwives on cultural safety. We encourage all nurses and midwives to complete the training.

Nurse & Midwife Support encourages all Australians to celebrate NAIDOC Week. You can get involved and support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities here.

You can also catch up on our podcasts, blogs and newsletter:

• Listen to our NAIDOC Week 2019 podcastwith two inspirational midwives, Catherine Chamberlain who descends from the Trawlwoolway People of Tasmania and Tanisha Edwards who is a Kamilaroi woman.
• Read our Edition 21 Newsletter on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives 
• Celebrate the stories and work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives here
• Listen to our NAIDOC Week 2023 podcast with Wonnarua woman Lesley Salem who spoke to us about her passion for nursing, her experiences of racism and her dedication to mentoring student nurses. 
• Read Tessa Moriarty’s blog: Lessons I needed in Cultural Safety and Humility
• Listen to our podcast with Aboriginal Liaison Officer Aunty Gina Bundle, a Djiringanj, Walbunja woman, and midwife Alexandrea Burton, a Waradjuri woman, share how the Baggarrook Midwifery Service is recreating traditional practices in a contemporary setting, improving Culturally Safe care for First Nations patients and colleagues.

If any nurse, midwife or student needs support please contact Nurse & Midwife Support on 1800 667 877. We are here for you 24/7 anywhere in Australia.