Justin Untersteiner’s Post

Today marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week, a time to reflect on our shared history and what it means to be All In for Reconciliation. At Palliative Care Queensland, reconciliation means taking meaningful action to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can access palliative care that is culturally safe, community-led, and grounded in connection to family, community and Country. Too many First Nations peoples continue to face barriers to accessing palliative and end-of-life care that honours their cultural values, identity and wishes. Addressing these inequities requires partnership, listening and a commitment to doing things differently. That is why one of our key priorities in our budget submission is to develop and embed culturally safe, community-led First Nations palliative care resources, in partnership with multicultural communities, peak bodies and representative organisations. Together, we can help build a palliative care system that better reflects the diverse voices and lived experiences of Queensland communities. Find out more about this priority: https://ow.ly/P90r50Z43fO #page=15 National Reconciliation Week Resources, Events and Information: https://ow.ly/I3ji50Z43fN

Reconciliation requires all of us. This National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June), we’re reflecting on the theme ‘All In’ - a call for all Australians to listen, learn and take meaningful action towards reconciliation every day. In palliative care, being ‘All In’ means working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to support care that is culturally safe, respectful and centred on the needs of individuals, families and communities. It also means continuing to learn from First Nations voices, leadership and approaches to care across our health and care systems. National Palliative Care Programs that support culturally responsive palliative care include: 🧡 caring@home 🧡 IPEPA (Indigenous Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach) 🧡 Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet: Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care Portal 🧡 Gwandalan: Supporting Palliative Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities Learn more about the programs and access relevant tools and resources: https://ow.ly/mx9E50Z4x73 #NRW2026

This National Reconciliation Week, and every week, Brisbane North PHN is all in for reconciliation. Through our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan, commissioning of First Nations‑led services, cultural partnerships and the work of our Spirit of Reconciliation Working Group (which celebrates 15 years this year), we’re committed to strengthening cultural understanding and improving health outcomes for First Nations peoples across our region. Our commitment to reconciliation is embedded in our organisation, from our strategic priorities right through to our everyday actions. Learn more on our PHN Talk Blog: https://lnkd.in/gA4kZqcA #NRW2026 #AllIn #BrisbaneNorthPHN Reconciliation Australia

Llongyfarchiadau to the new Welsh Government Cabinet on your appointments 🎉 We look forward to working with Mabon ap Gwynfor MS, Delyth Jewell MS and Nerys Evans MS as they take forward the health and care portfolios over the next four years. 📌 One of the key challenges ahead will be turning ambition into reality within a tight financial climate and a shorter political cycle. Meaningful progress will depend on taking the public with us - being honest about the scale of the challenge and the demographic pressures facing every part of Wales. Decisive action in this term will be essential to ensure services remain sustainable for the future for the people of Wales.

National Reconciliation Week is an opportunity to reflect on the role we all play in the lives of those in our community. We remain committed to the ongoing journey toward reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. By working with the Aboriginal Health Advisory Committee, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, and Reconciliation Australia, Eastern Health launched our second Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan in October 2025. The plan demonstrates an active approach to embedding reconciliation in our organisational objectives and everyday practices. Guided by respect and cultural understanding, Eastern Health acknowledges the deep and enduring connection that First Nations peoples have to land, culture and community. Eastern Health acknowledges the past and ongoing impacts of colonisation, including the trauma of the Stolen Generations. Further, Eastern Health acknowledges the role of health services in the past trauma inflicted upon our First Peoples, and we are dedicated to fostering healing through listening, learning, and action. Eastern Health continues to build partnerships that honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership and knowledge, ensuring that reconciliation is a shared responsibility.

🖤💛❤️ We’re progressing our reconciliation journey through meaningful action 🖤 💛❤️ We’re proud to have delivered 77 key deliverables from our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Innovate 2023–2025, building stronger relationships, a deeper understanding and improving culturally safe primary health care across Gippsland. 🤝 Our RAP demonstrates our commitment to cultural safety, collaboration and meaningful action to improve health outcomes for this priority community. We remain dedicated to fostering a culturally safe environment and strengthening health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Gippsland. 🔗 Learn more about the steps we’re taking to advance inclusive health care: https://bit.ly/4naNKfp

Providing safe, respectful and high‑quality care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is everyone’s responsibility in health and care services – not just those working in aged care. One valuable resource that can support this work is the First Nations Hub, developed by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission in partnership with First Nations communities and organisations.   Learn more: https://buff.ly/r5uA7DP #ClinicalGovernance #AboriginalHealth #AICG

Australia is backing a new grassroots partnership in Menyamya District, Morobe Province, aimed at strengthening health and adult literacy services following the signing of a formal agreement between church and district authorities. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gkUz8mCm

Who protects standards in health and social care in Ireland?🤔 CORU is Ireland’s multi‑profession health and social care regulator. Our role is to protect the public by promoting high standards of professional conduct, education, training and competence through statutory registration of health and social care professionals. Established under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, CORU brings together the Health and Social Care Professionals Council and Registration Boards for each regulated profession. Because trust in care starts with standards. 🔗For more information visit: https://www.coru.ie/

"The NZTU and the New Zealand Initiative lead the charge on the financial front. They frequently target Māori-led health, housing, and educational initiatives by labelling them as wasteful spending or race-based privilege. The result of these attacks is the defunding of essential services that were designed to address the significant gaps in health and social outcomes for Māori." New article: https://lnkd.in/eS8GGpYr