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Medical Students call for systemic reform this Invasion Day
The Australian Medical Students Association (Amsa) is calling for an end to the celebration of January 26th, saying it is “a day that memorialises the colonisation and dispossession of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land, peoples and communities.”
Viewing colonisation as an isolated event of the past is simultaneously an oversimplification of our history and a means of avoiding responsibility and accountability by refusing to acknowledge the ongoing systemic racism and intergenerational harms perpetrated against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to face significant disparities in health access and outcomes today. These outcomes, especially in the context of mental health and well-being, continue to be exacerbated by systemic, social and interpersonal racism and discrimination that permeates Australian society.
publicly acknowledge the harms of celebrating Invasion Day and take action to change this public holiday.
actively seek and follow guidance from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities and organisations regarding all policy decisions affecting them.
switch the Closing the Gap initiative from a deficit-based outcome system to a strengths-based one to actively support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their autonomy and strengths.
Today, at ceremonies around our nation, people young and old, born under every flag and drawn from every faith and tradition will pledge their loyalty to our nation, our people, and the democratic beliefs that we share in choosing Australia as their home.
These newest citizens are embracing the values and qualities we hold dear: our belief in opportunity for all the respect we have for hard work, the optimism that drives our aspiration and the Australian instinct for fairness, decency, care and respect for each other.
Continue reading…A series of Invasion Day demonstrations have begun to mark the national public holiday; Victoria police have questioned spectators at Melbourne Park after pro-Russian protests last night. Follow the day’s news, liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastMedical Students call for systemic reform this Invasion DayThe Australian Medical Students Association (Amsa) is calling for an end to the celebration of January 26th, saying it is “a day that memorialises the colonisation and dispossession of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land, peoples and communities.”Viewing colonisation as an isolated event of the past is simultaneously an oversimplification of our history and a means of avoiding responsibility and accountability by refusing to acknowledge the ongoing systemic racism and intergenerational harms perpetrated against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to face significant disparities in health access and outcomes today. These outcomes, especially in the context of mental health and well-being, continue to be exacerbated by systemic, social and interpersonal racism and discrimination that permeates Australian society.publicly acknowledge the harms of celebrating Invasion Day and take action to change this public holiday.actively seek and follow guidance from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities and organisations regarding all policy decisions affecting them.switch the Closing the Gap initiative from a deficit-based outcome system to a strengths-based one to actively support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their autonomy and strengths. Today, at ceremonies around our nation, people young and old, born under every flag and drawn from every faith and tradition will pledge their loyalty to our nation, our people, and the democratic beliefs that we share in choosing Australia as their home.These newest citizens are embracing the values and qualities we hold dear: our belief in opportunity for all the respect we have for hard work, the optimism that drives our aspiration and the Australian instinct for fairness, decency, care and respect for each other. Continue reading…