Course results for Undergraduate Indigenous studies Subjects

Challenge your ways of thinking about other cultures and values. Take apart your cultural background and see how it shapes your worldview. Get to know Indigenous knowledge and perspectives. Examine topics including othering, prejudice and the media.

Examine contemporary issues and historical documents on the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. Study the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from their Families.

Learn the ins and outs of health systems and schemes. Discuss current issues such as the National Disability Insurance Scheme and vaccinations. Learn about policy and influences. Study initiatives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

What determines whether a person is healthy? Study the common measurements of health used today. Consider what affects these measurements, including risks, culture, the environment and disadvantage. Focus on the health of Indigenous peoples.

Study what influences the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Consider the environment, social-ecological factors, policy, and more. Think about how history is at play. Become an advocate for the Indigenous community.

Grow your cultural awareness for better working relationships with Aboriginal people and the community. Explore the dominant concept of whiteness and start to think about Aboriginal perspectives. Learn through both historical and self reflections.

Work alongside Indigenous groups. Examine the profound impact legislation has had on Indigenous communities in the past. Then explore the culturally appropriate storytelling techniques being used to shape successful community initiatives today.