First Peoples' Health

• • Sovereignty, identity and cultures
  • Aboriginal Peoples’ health status and history
  • Impact of colonialism, racism and white privilege
  • Determinants of health for First Peoples
  • Health promotion
  • Aboriginal community controlled health services
  • Health workforce
  • Culturally safe healthcare – working in partnership
  • Culturally safe and sensitive healthcare – four areas of cultural responsiveness
  • Promoting the rights of First Peoples

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

Explore contemporary health issues of Aboriginal people, their families and communities in Australia. Broaden your knowledge of the health inequities between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and non-Indigenous people. Examine the influence that education, employment, income, housing, transport and social exclusion have on health outcomes. 

While you may find this course confronting at times, you’ll be encouraged to engage in self-reflection and identify steps to become an advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ health. You’ll gain a solid foundation to promote culturally safe health services that meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and propel your career in health.

UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. 

Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Community Health degree.

• Essay (40%)
• Portfolio (60%)