NAIDOC Week 2024: Indigenous foot and lower limb health research collection
3 Jul 2024
National NAIDOC Week celebrations will take place from 7-14 July 2024 to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. This year's theme, "Blak, Loud and Proud", celebrates the unyielding spirit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's communities and invites all to stand in solidarity to amplify voices that have long been silenced.
This theme calls for a reclamation of narratives, an amplification of voices, and an unwavering commitment to justice and equality. It invites all Australians to listen, learn, and engage in meaningful dialogue, fostering a society where the wisdom and contributions of Indigenous peoples are fully valued and respected.
Podiatry has a strong connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and NAIDOC Week again provides a reminder of the importance of a continued commitment to close the gap across a range of health outcomes.
Published by Wiley, the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research (JFAR) is the official journal of the Australian Podiatry Association and The College of Podiatry (UK) and regularly publishes research and thought leadership regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ foot and lower limb health.
To mark NAIDOC Week 2024, here are three important research pieces from JFAR:
- Gerrard J et al. Release of the National Scheme’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy 2020-2025; the impacts for podiatry in Australia: a commentary. J Foot Ankle Res 2021; 14:38.
- Sadler S et al. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ perceptions of foot and lower limb health: a systematic review. J Foot Ankle Res 2022; 15:55.
- West M et al. Yarning about foot care: evaluation of a foot care service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. J Foot Ankle Res 2022; 15: 25.
Keep an eye out for Wiley’s NAIDOC collection across social media throughout the week.
Register for ‘For Feet's Sake - High Risk Foot’
The APodA will host a face-to-face Live & Local event in Darwin on Friday 6 September. This event will bring together the Northern Territory (NT) podiatric community to discuss key issues affecting podiatrists today.
Topics will include best practices in vascular care, wound care and healing, cultural responsiveness, and telehealth models.
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