The First Nations Trainee Wellbeing Program

We are proud to introduce an exciting online pilot program to support the wellbeing and resilience of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Basic Trainees. The inaugural First Nations Trainee Wellbeing Program will be delivered independently by the team at Blak Wattle Coaching and Consulting (Blak Wattle).

These workshops provide the opportunity to learn new skills and build lasting connections with your Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peers whilst studying at the College. The program has been developed as part of the College’s Indigenous Strategic Framework to support the growth of the Indigenous Physician workforce and is fully-funded by the College.

Run over six-months, the online program will be tailored to trainee needs and includes:

• a series of four 60–90-minute group workshops tailored to group priorities; one workshop will be held each four to six weeks
• access to resources, readings, and materials to supplement learning.
• the option of one-on-one coaching.

Workshops and resources will utilise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems to nurture skills and practices to support well-being and resilience.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Basic Trainees are encouraged to register now with the first sessions planned for October.

About Blak Wattle

Blak Wattle is an Aboriginal owned organisation, founded by Caroline Kell. Caroline is a proud Mbarbrum woman, with extensive experience as a coach and consultant supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia.

Find out more

For more information about the program and/or to register, please go to the Blak Wattle website. 

For questions about the First Nations Trainee Wellbeing Program, please contact Blak Wattle. For any other queries, please contact Member Services.

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