Join Menzies School of Health Research and the Communicate Study Partnership for the biennial First Nations Health Communication Symposium on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 August 2025.

The theme of the 2025 symposium is Stories that matter: reflecting and collaborating for change.

Event Details

This event brings together First Nations leaders, health professionals, researchers, interpreters and community advocates. 2025 presentation topics will include: communication practices in Central Australia, culturally safe conversations in clinical practice, language and meaning in health communication, cultural safety in medical curriculum and professional development. We’re also thrilled to welcome Carol Christopherson as our keynote speaker.

When

• Thursday 21 and Friday 22 August 2025

Where|

• John Mathews Building (JMB) Auditorium, Menzies School of Health Research, Building 58, Royal Darwin Hospital Campus, Corner of Nightingale and Paracelsus road, Tiwi.
• Alice Springs: Flinders University, Lecture Rooms 3&4
• Online: attendance available via Zoom.

Program at a Glance

• Thursday 21 August: Presentations, panels and information stalls (in person and online)
• Friday 22 August: Workshop (in person only, registration to come soon)

Questions?

Please contact the Communicate Study Project Manager Maddison Sims.

maddison.sims@menzies.edu.au