Health Equity and Social Justice Seminar in Broken Hill
Join the BHUDRH in Broken Hill for a full day seminar.
Join us in Broken Hill for a full-day seminar exploring how universities, health services, governments and communities can work together to advance health equity and social justice for rural and remote Australians. Proudly funded by the Sydney Policy Lab, The University of Sydney.
With a particular focus on nursing education, workforce development and practice, this event will examine the critical role nurses play in improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations and strengthening equitable access to health care across rural, remote and First Nations communities.
Why Attend?
This seminar will bring together leading experts, healthcare professionals, educators, policymakers and community members to explore:
- Health equity and social justice challenges facing rural and remote communities
- The role of nurses in driving equitable and socially just healthcare outcomes
- Education and workforce reforms needed to support rural and remote healthcare delivery
- Strategies for strengthening community–university partnerships
- First Nations perspectives and leadership in health equity initiatives
- Opportunities for policy and system-wide change
Interactive Workshop
Following keynote presentations and a panel discussion, participants will engage in a collaborative workshop to:
- Identify barriers to health equity and social justice at individual, professional, organisational, system and policy levels
- Develop practical solutions to improve health equity outcomes
- Explore the contributions required from:
- Nurses
- Health services
- Universities
- Registration and accreditation bodies
- Governments
- Establish priority actions at both community and university levels