Accreditation Standards Review

As organisations responsible for protecting the health and safety of the public, it is important that accreditation authorities, including the Australian Dental Council (ADC), ensure cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples is included as part of their regulatory processes.

The provision of a healthcare system which is culturally safe for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples requires a commitment from a range of groups, including higher education and training providers.

Understanding cultural safety is important in healthcare. This understanding helps ensure health professionals have the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to be able to work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.