Are you a professional who wants to deepen your understanding and improve service delivery within Indigenous communities? If so, this comprehensive online program is crucial for your professional development.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety is an online course that provides a vital exploration of cultural factors and socio-economic inequities that impact service provision within Indigenous communities.
In this professional development course, you learn about the significant historical events pivotal to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, equipping you with the knowledge to practice cultural safety, respect privacy and customs, and address gender-specific issues. You will also discover how to inspire change, contribute to Closing the Gap initiatives and enhance cultural safety across services.
On completion of this course, you will feel confident to create more inclusive, informed, and respectful environments for Australia’s First Peoples.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety
• Impact of cultural factors on service delivery
• Cultural factors
• Language issues
• Disadvantage and economic inequities
• Anglo-European influences
• Family violence
• Assessing the current and potential impact of cultural issues
• Issues that influence relationships and communication
• Events and issues pertinent to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history
• First contact
• Stolen generations
• Bringing them home
• Maralinga – atomic bomb testing
• Native title decision
• Deaths in custody
• Rights of Indigenous People
• Discrimination, disenfranchisement loss and grief
• Critical issuers with perception and acceptance of service
• Gaps between mainstream and Indigenous people
• Key aspects of cultural safety
• Practicing cultural safety
• Communication and consultation
• Key health/community risk factors
• Petrol sniffing
• Nutrition and hygiene
• Access strategies
• Health and community service providers
• Awareness of one’s own cultural bias
• Diversity
• Land and kinship
• Spiritual beliefs and religion
• Visual and performance art
• Human capability
• Using available resources
• Service for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health
• Active listening
• Effective cross-cultural communication
• Language and literacy
• Communication
• Workplace communication
• Health community services
• Training staff
• Using interpreters
• Respecting privacy and customs
• Informal communication\
• Gender issues
• Information dissemination
• Effective partnerships
• Affordability or services
• Policy frameworks
• Communication barriers
• Misunderstandings
• Cultural ignorance and insensitivity
• Community profiles
• Encouraging self-determination and community control
• COAG Reform agreement
• Closing the gaps
• Connection to land, culture spirituality, ancestry, family and community
• Cultural safety strategy outcomes
Study Hours
Estimated duration 15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
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Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrol Online: Enrol Now
Enrol via Live Chat (Business Hours)
Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Enrol via Purchase Order/Tax Invoice
Enrolling Multiple Staff?
To enrol multiple staff, please complete the Employer Enrolment Form. We’ll be in touch within 60 minutes during business hours!
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and EFT/Direct Deposit. Please allow 1-2 Business days for processing for EFT and BPAY.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:-
- Counsellors
- Educators
- Professionals wanting to understand A&TSI culture
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