New unconscious bias course

Overview

This eLearning module, based on the Gender Equity Sub-committee’s unconscious bias toolkit launched in 2023, provides an introduction to unconscious bias.  It explains how unconscious bias influences the care our patients receive and the professional endeavours of our members. It also provides strategies and resources to identify and mitigate the effects of unconscious bias. Through interactive content, case studies, and reflection activities, you will examine the impact of bias on cultural safety and consider how it shapes both patient outcomes and professional practice.

The course was officially launched during the 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) Gender Equity Sub-committee (GESC) session on Tuesday 5 May 2026.

On completion of the course participants will be able to claim CPD Category 1: Practice Evaluation, Reviewing Performance – Cultural Safety activity. 

How to access

Members with access to Learn@ANZCA log on to the learning management system (click here) and self-enrol in the course to add this to your homepage for next time you visit Learn@ANZCA. 

Hear from the GESC Toolkit authors

In the words of co-authors of the 2023 GESC Unconscious Bias Toolkit, Dr Louisa Lowes (FANZCA) and Dr Adele MacMillan (FANZCA), "This course has successfully translated the unconscious bias principles that we researched and compiled in the original toolkit into an accessible, self-paced learning experience within the Learn@ANZCA platform. This uplifts the toolkit into interactive modules and practical reflections, and thus deepens participants’ understanding of how unconscious bias operates in everyday clinical and professional contexts. This will assist fellows in their meaningful day-to-day applications of bias-mitigation strategies."

Keen to learn more?

You can access additional support resourcing via the linked library guide.