Outline
Outline
More Indigenous professionals are needed in the health and community management and development industries to work within their communities to provide holistic healthcare frameworks.
This course aims to empower you to become a role model for positive change in Indigenous health or community development, and take leadership roles in the formulation and implementation of programs.
The course covers:
- application of principles and practices of Aboriginal Terms of References
- primary healthcare practices
- health promotion
- community development
- program management and evaluation.
Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.
How to apply
This major sits within the degree Bachelor of Applied Science (Indigenous Professional Practices). To apply for this major, you will apply for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Indigenous Professional Practices). In step 3 of the application process, you will be asked to confirm the major you wish to study.
Applying as an undergraduate student is easy. For information tailored to your situation, visit our easy to follow instructions to get your application started.
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- Health Promotion Officer
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
What you'll learn
- apply, demonstrate and compile academic knowledge and principles in a variety of contexts to promote self-directed and independent learning
- think critically and creatively to generate solutions in an academic environment; apply logical processes in problem solving
- access, evaluate, synthesise information from multiple sources in order to make valid judgements
- communicate effectively with consideration of audience and purpose, demonstrating respect for others and cultural awareness
- use technology appropriately to develop research skills, access resources and to communicate effectively to a wide community
- be self-motivated and take responsibility for one's own learning; develop life-long learning skills to source new and relevant information
- consider global and cultural issues from a variety of perspectives
- demonstrate respect for cultural diversity within Indigenous Australia, the wider community and University environment; respect and promote cultural diversity
- work ethically and professionally both within a team and independently; develop a positive sense of Indigenous identity to empower others in the wider community
