Course overview
In this course, students will explore contemporary Aboriginal public health practice and research initiatives to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities, and develop cultural safety for public health practice and research. This includes: principles of cultural safety and cultural capability; Historical, cultural, political, socioeconomic and environmental determinants; UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; South Australian Aboriginal Health Research Accord; SAHMRI Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Protocols; Closing the Gap; Preventive health and health promotion program planning and design with and for Aboriginal and The aim of this course is Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities; Principles of participatory practice and research.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander concepts of health and wellbeing, including the influence of culture, family and connection to country.
- Describe the role of appropriate communication for culturally safe health practice and research and how this links to health outcomes.
- Analyse the contemporary role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals, organisations and communities in delivering culturally safe health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
- Develop strategies for delivering a culturally safe health program or service with respect to individual, cultural and linguistic diversity.
- Discuss strengths and challenges in delivering health programs and services with respect to the social determinants of health.
- Analyse and reflect on the limitations of one's own perspectives for delivering culturally safe health services and programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.