* ‘Winhangarra - hear, think, listen - Cultural Yarning' event designed to introduce students to cultural and equity issues in preparation for the workforce * Event will include yarning session, cultural sharing and Indigenous education * To be held at CSU in Orange Wednesday 6 March, 12.00pm – 2.30pm Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Orange will host a cultural event, ‘Winhangarra - hear, think, listen - Cultural Yarning,' Wednesday 6 March, to introduce CSU students, to cultural and equity issues to provide a broader context to their studies.   Initiated in 2018, the cultural event will be held at "Girinyalanha" Aboriginal Nature and Bioscience Park, Leeds Parade, Orange. It is the product of a collaboration between faculty of CSU science academics, student services and Aboriginal community members; the event aims to advance health practice, build aspiration and capacity with the student body and strengthen community relationships. Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Science, Dr Heather Robinson said that this event will encourage conversations and provide context to students, equipping them with the knowledge and awareness for their responsibilities as future health professionals. “This event is part of an ongoing process towards building cultural awareness in health, study and practice. “Students, staff and community members attending will immerse themselves in the cultural experience, with an opportunity to participate in a yarning session led by Aboriginal health and education leaders in our region,” Dr Robinson said. Yarning panellists will include: Ms Deborah Kenna, Manager Molong Health Service, Mr Phil Naden, CEO Bila Muuji Aboriginal Corporation Health Services Inc., Ms Jayarna Kay, Three Rivers University Department of Rural Health and Mr Michael Peachey, Director Indigenous Student Success Charles Sturt University. For more information on the event and RSVP details head to https://news.csu.edu.au/events/orange/winhangarra-hear,-think,-listen-cultural-yarning Picture: Yarning view at "Girinyalanha" Aboriginal Nature and Bioscience Park.