Aboriginal Health

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
NURS 1001
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Course ID
201097
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Whyalla, Mt Gambier, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Sch of Nursing and Midwifery
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Susan Timpani
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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
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

To examine the historical, cultural, political, socioeconomic and environmental influences on the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.

  • Introduction To Nursing In A Clinical Setting
  • The Importance Of Culture In Health And Wellbeing
  • Australian History & Impacts Of Colonisation & Government Policies
  • Racism In Healthcare
  • Embedding Cultural Safety Into Your Practice
  • Social And Cultural Determinants Of Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Health And Wellbeing
  • Impact Of Intergenerational Trauma On Health Care
  • Primary Healthcare And Health Promotion
  • Self-Determination Of Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Peoples
  • Understanding Health And Wellbeing Journeys

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe key demographic, cultural, socio-political and socio-economic factors that underpin the diverse health issues and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities
  • Describe the relationship between the history of colonisation and race relations in Australia and contemporary socioeconomic disadvantage faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities, particularly in association with changing epidemiological patterns
  • Recognise diversity in the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with regard to the provision of culturally safe healthcare delivery
  • Describe the importance of cross-cultural communication in relation to healthcare practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • Discuss contemporary healthcare strategies as they relate to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities and explore barriers and enablers with regard to healthcare delivery
  • Describe approaches for promoting the social, emotional and physical wellbeing of individuals, families and community groups in association with contemporary health policy and person centred care

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 57220
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 6 Oct Tuesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57219
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 6 Oct Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East ,
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57218
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 7 Oct Wednesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-31
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57217
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 9 Oct Friday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-30
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57216
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 7 Oct Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-15
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57215
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 8 Oct Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-15
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57214
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 7 Oct Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P4-28
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57213
Section
Section TU08
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 6 Oct Tuesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-31
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57212
Section
Section TU09
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 8 Oct Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-34
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57211
Section
Section TU10
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 8 Oct Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P4-28
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57210
Section
Section TU11
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 6 Oct Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57209
Section
Section TU12
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 6 Oct Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-15
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57208
Section
Section TU13
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 7 Oct Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-54
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57207
Section
Section TU14
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 8 Oct Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57206
Section
Section TU15
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 8 Oct Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57205
Section
Section TU16
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 8 Oct Thursday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-15
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57204
Section
Section TU17
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 5 Oct Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-30
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57203
Section
Section TU18
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 8 Oct Thursday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P4-28
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57202
Section
Section TU19
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 6 Oct Tuesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57201
Section
Section TU20
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 8 Oct Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-15
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57200
Section
Section TU21
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 8 Oct Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C6-26
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57199
Section
Section TU22
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 5 Oct Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-31
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57198
Section
Section TU23
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 5 Oct Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C6-26
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57197
Section
Section TU24
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 8 Oct Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C3-22
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57196
Section
Section TU25
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 6 Oct Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P4-28
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57195
Section
Section TU26
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 6 Oct Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-15
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57194
Section
Section TU27
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 8 Oct Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-31
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57193
Section
Section TU28
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 8 Oct Thursday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57192
Section
Section TU29
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 9 Oct Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-08
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57191
Section
Section TU30
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 5 Oct Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57866
Section
Section TU31
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 9 Oct Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57867
Section
Section TU32
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 9 Oct Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C6-26
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 57868
Section
Section TU33
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 5 Oct Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 58892
Section
Section TU34
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 5 Oct Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 58893
Section
Section TU35
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 8 Oct Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 58909
Section
Section TU36
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Aug - 14 Sep Monday 4:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-54
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 58910
Section
Section TU37
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 Aug - 18 Sep Friday 4:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-34
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 58911
Section
Section TU38
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Aug - 14 Sep Monday 4:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-31
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 58912
Section
Section TU39
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Aug - 17 Sep Thursday 4:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-71
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies
Class number
Class number 58913
Section
Section TU40
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 Aug - 18 Sep Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H3-E01
Notes:
Enrolment Restricted to Students in Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Associate Degree in Health Studies and Diploma in Health Studies

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 57221
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 6 Oct Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Jubilee Building, J2-140

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 57222
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 7 Oct Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-32A/B

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed NURS1003 Social and Political Determinants of Health

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Midwifery