Samara Hanley

Chief First Nations Health Officer & Aboriginal Wellbeing Officer Northern Territory Health

Healthcare 2040 Day Two: Thursday, 20 March 2025

10:20 AM Panel discussion | Expanding Access: Future Strategies for Equitable Healthcare Delivery

  • Addressing health literacy and English language barriers to ensure all patients can access and understand their healthcare options 
  • Enhancing healthcare access for remote and rural areas through telehealth and mobile health services 
  • Prioritising culturally appropriate and person-centred care for Indigenous communities by ensuring that healthcare systems and providers are aware of and responsive to Indigenous Australians’ cultural needs and experiences 
  • Innovating approaches to meet diverse accessibility needs, promoting inclusive and equitable healthcare for all communities 

Care Reimagined Day One: Wednesday, 19 March 2025

12:20 PM Case Study | Insights from Chief First Nations Health Officer on Delivering Safe, Effective, Culturally Appropriate Care in the Northern Territories

By providing a comfortable and safe environment, Samara Hanley and her team have ensured that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander citizens receive care that respects their traditions, while delivering the same high standard of medical attention as other demographics. This initiative fosters inclusivity, recognising the unique cultural needs of indigenous populations while promoting holistic healing that aligns with both medical and cultural values. 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Samara.

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