Explore some of the measures we're taking to create a culturally safe environment for Indigenous Australian and Māori patients and doctors.

The Indigenous health workforce in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand is integral to ensuring that the system has the capacity to address the needs of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori peoples.

The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists established the ANZCA Foundation in 2007 to support medical research and education. The foundation's mission is: "To support medical research and education that saves lives, helps people to optimise their health, and work...

We work with national, state and territory governments to ensure we're appropriately consulted on decisions affecting our members; the health systems they work within; and their ability to provide every patient with safe, high-quality, and culturally competent care.

The TWPG helps to provide trainees with tangible and practical outcomes to support their wellbeing and their engagement with the college.

The group's role is to develop, implement, and report on progress with ANZCA's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is responsible for the college's portfolios in Indigenous health in Australia and New Zealand.

Find out what else we're doing to improve doctors' health and wellbeing.

Your perioperative care team will coordinate your care before, during, and after surgery to help you get what you want out of your operation.

In 2023 ANZCA commissioned tohunga Mark Kopua (Te Atianga a Hauiti) to create this special karakia to provide pre-surgery comfort to patients and their families and whānau.