 Professional Issues The Forum states that founding the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses, (CATSIN) is the first step in Indigenous nurses claiming ownership of, setting the agenda for, and advising on, a range of issues. CATSIN will advise State and Federal Ministers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Units, OATSIHS and state health departments regarding policy and strategic development. Implementation of specific policy should only be undertaken after consultation with CATSIN. CATSIN seeks, as a matter of urgency, appointed representation on or to: * All state nursing registration bodies, ANF, ACDON, university faculties of nursing, federal and state health departments, midwives organisations, nurse associations, OATSIHS, state level Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health branches and chief nursing officers or ministerial nurse advisers in each state and territory. CATSIN will lobby for: * Recognition of the unique contributions and commitment of indigenous nurses in the area of health. * Acknowledgment of cultural expertise/knowledge that indigenous nurses contribute to the health industry and nursing profession. * The promotion and implementation of indigenous nurse employment strategies, with particular attention given to culturally safe interview and selection procedures. CATSIN will approach and make recommendations for funding to progress its aims and objectives to ministers of health, state and federal health authorities, nursing bodies, universities and NACCHO. CATSIN will promote the professional issues raised by member nurses to appropriate professional bodies. CATSIN will encourage and support indigenous nurses' participation in nursing research, thus promoting indigenous perspectives. CATSIN will continue to promote the status of the indigenous nurse. 
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