It worked for 60,000 years for Aboriginal people and it still works in the twenty first century for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children.
We believe the success of Young Doctors is because..
Elders are honouredYoung Doctors learn the Old Ways and New WaysProjects are grass roots - bottom upLocal people create and deliver the programAboriginal and non-Aboriginal young people come togetherProjects teach health and develop leadership locallyThe whole community benefits
When we measured the results we found that..
School attendance usually rises to 87-98% (Excluding Sorry Business)100% of Young Doctors reported thinking about working in a job after completing school98% reported feeling happy to come to school since becoming Young Doctors100% reported they are happy to see a doctor since participating in Young Doctors100% reported sharing their new learning with other children and families100% reported knowing more about Aboriginal culture100% of parents reported that their child’s school was more supportive since they offered Young Doctors99% were able to identify 1-3 people within their community to ask about healing (they mentioned Elders, parents, health professionals and teachers)3 in 5 highlighted that they most enjoyed learning from Elders and Aboriginal community leadersA Parent's comment
“My child grew in confidence since doing Young Doctors. She is now fascinated with cures and medicines.
She has more of an appreciation, respect and understanding of her heritage and of Aboriginal culture.
I saw a significant difference in my child’s empathy and compassion and now she says she wants to be a doctor”
I saw a significant difference in my child’s empathy and compassion and now she says she wants to be a doctor”
