Racism in Healthcare - What Every Nurse and Midwife Needs to Know

Racism in Healthcare - What Every Nurse and Midwife Needs to Know

From Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria Podcasts by ©2025 Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria

May 4, 2026 · 30 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of racism on nurses, midwives, and patient care, featuring insights from Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman.

Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman on how racism impacts nurses, midwives, and patient care—and what individuals and organisations can do to create safer, more equitable workplace.

People in this episode

Guest: Giridharan Sivaraman

Topics covered

  • racism
  • healthcare
  • nursing
  • midwifery
  • workplace equity
  • patient care

Keywords

  • racism
  • healthcare
  • nurses
  • midwives
  • patient care
  • workplace safety
  • equity

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Organizations: Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria

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