Aboriginal Health: Culture, Community and Country

Course aim

To develop introductory knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and languages, and impacts of colonisation in contemporary Australia, as the basis for developing reflective and culturally responsive health professionals.

Course content

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and languages; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander key concepts of health and wellbeing; culture, family and connection to country and relevance to health and health practice; white privilege, racism, social determinants of health; health equality and health equity; human rights instruments; health system culture in Australia; strengths-based knowledge and communication; cultural humility.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Presentation, Reflection

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.