RACP supports a Voice to Parliament

The RACP has made a public statement supporting the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian Constitution and the establishment of a First Nations Voice to Parliament. The statement reflects the College’s long-standing commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their communities.

The RACP recognises the devastating legacy of colonisation on the health and wellbeing of all First Nations Australians – the impacts of which manifest in health inequities that many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to experience today.

By actively listening to the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and involving them in the decisions, laws and policies that affect their lives, we can build trust and heal, improve access to culturally safe healthcare services, and support better health outcomes overall.

What our members have to say

Listening to First Nations voices has significant impacts on healthcare. Here's some reasons why:

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Resources

To find out more about the RACP's position supporting constitutional recognition and the Voice to Parliament, please refer to our:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Position Statement
• Statement on Indigenous Child Health in Australia and Aotearoa
• Indigenous Strategic Framework

External resources and services supporting the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are also available, including: 

• the Australian Government's Voice webpage
• 13 Yarn
• R U OK? Stronger Together – Ask our mob, in our way.
• Six ways to look after yourself and mob during the Voice Referendum debate
• Wellmob
• Healing Foundation: Community self-care resources

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