Murra mullangari pathways - alive and well

• Reach:

  National

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

Murra Mullangari pathways - alive and well is a national program that aims to inspire Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to pursue a career in health and to support their transition from secondary school to the health workforce. The program comprises a one week residential workshop in Canberra and a five month mentoring period.

The program is run by the Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association (AIDA) in partnership with other national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peak health workforce bodies.

To be eligible for Murra Mullangari, applicants must:

• identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• be currently enrolled in years 10, 11 or 12 at school
• be committed to educational success
• have an interest in a health career.

Abstract adapted from the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association

Contacts

Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association
Old Parliament House
18 King George Terrace
Parkes ACT 2600
PO Box 3497
Manuka ACT 2603
Ph: (02) 6273 5013
Free call: 1800 190 498
Fax: (02) 6273 5014
Email: murramullangari@aida.org.au

Links

• View website: Austalian Indigenous Doctors' Association
• View website: Murra mullangari pathways - alive and well