Aboriginal Health: Culture, Community and Country

Undergraduate | 2026

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On campus
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Area/Catalogue
HLTH 1017
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Course ID
203761
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Whyalla
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Donna Quinn
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to develop introductory knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and The aim of this course is torres Strait Islander cultures and languages, and impacts of colonisation in contemporary Australia, as the basis for developing reflective and culturally responsive health professionals. Aboriginal and The aim of this course is torres Strait Islander cultures and languages; Aboriginal and The aim of this course is 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.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture pre-colonisation to the present
  • Discuss Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander concepts of health and wellbeing, including interrelationships with culture, family and connection to country
  • Describe the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians pre-colonisation and identify key events since colonisation that have impacted the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • Describe the concept of strengths-based knowledge and communication and the application this approach to health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • Examine the culture of health professions and the impacts of professional culture within the health system on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  • Articulate the concept of cultural humility as a process of lifelong learning

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 22080
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 450
Available
Available 430
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 22081
Section
Section LE02
Size
Size 450
Available
Available 439
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 22082
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-34
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-34
Class number
Class number 22083
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-33
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-33
Class number
Class number 22084
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P4-16
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P4-16
Class number
Class number 22085
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 144
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 144
Class number
Class number 22086
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 144
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 144
Class number
Class number 22087
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 324
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 324
Class number
Class number 22088
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 112
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 112
Class number
Class number 22089
Section
Section TU08
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 144
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 144
Class number
Class number 22090
Section
Section TU09
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 111
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 111
Class number
Class number 22091
Section
Section TU10
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 144
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 144
Class number
Class number 22092
Section
Section TU11
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 510
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 510
Class number
Class number 22093
Section
Section TU12
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Marjoribanks, 1.29
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Marjoribanks, 1.29
Class number
Class number 22094
Section
Section TU13
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 308
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 308
Class number
Class number 22095
Section
Section TU14
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2052
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2052
Class number
Class number 22096
Section
Section TU15
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-31
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-31
Class number
Class number 22097
Section
Section TU16
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-32
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-32
Class number
Class number 22098
Section
Section TU17
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 111
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 111
Class number
Class number 22099
Section
Section TU18
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-21
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-21
Class number
Class number 22100
Section
Section TU19
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G06
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G06
Class number
Class number 22101
Section
Section TU20
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 323
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 323
Class number
Class number 22102
Section
Section TU21
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-21
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-21
Class number
Class number 22103
Section
Section TU22
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G07
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G07
Class number
Class number 22104
Section
Section TU23
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-32
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-32
Class number
Class number 22105
Section
Section TU24
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB40
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB40
Class number
Class number 22106
Section
Section TU25
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2051
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2051
Class number
Class number 22107
Section
Section TU26
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A
Class number
Class number 22108
Section
Section TU27
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
Class number
Class number 22109
Section
Section TU28
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-03
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-03
Class number
Class number 22110
Section
Section TU29
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
Class number
Class number 22111
Section
Section TU30
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 144
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 144
Class number
Class number 22112
Section
Section TU31
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-52
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-52
Class number
Class number 22113
Section
Section TU32
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 308
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 308
Class number
Class number 22114
Section
Section TU33
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
Class number
Class number 22115
Section
Section TU34
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 22
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 30110
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 1pm Whyalla ,
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 12:10pm - 1pm Whyalla ,
Class number
Class number 30111
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-33
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-33

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed HLTH1063 Aboriginal Health - Culture, Community and Country at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

N/A

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