UO First Peoples' Health

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
PUBH 1007
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Course ID
204676
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to examine the historical, cultural, political, socioeconomic and environmental influences on the health of Aboriginal and The aim of this course is torres Strait Islander people, families and communities. The underlying principles of cultural safety in healthcare: health, people, the environment, socio-ecological perspective, relational practice. Contemporary health strategy: health statistics, key policy documents and the influences of historical social, political, cultural, economic and environmental factors on healthcare delivery as it relates to Aboriginal and The aim of this course is torres Strait Islander people and communities.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe key demographic, cultural and socio-economic factors that underpin the diverse health issues and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
  • Describe the relationship between the history of race relations in Australia and contemporary socioeconomic disadvantage faced by Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, particularly in association with changing patterns of epidemiology for Australia's first people.
  • Discuss 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 consumer directed care.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the changing patterns of epidemiology for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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