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INDG40016 Indigenous Australians and Health
Indigenous Australians and Health
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General Information

Overview

This unit will offer you a broad overview of Indigenous Australians’ health. It begins by examining Indigenous Australians’ conception of ‘health’ and the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples prior to colonisation. This is contrasted with health outcomes for First Nations Australians following European colonisation, and the ongoing impacts of government policies of protectionism, segregation and assimilation on the mental and physical health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The unit then overviews Indigenous Australians’ health in the current context, including the underlying explanations for persistent health disparities, such as social and cultural determinants of health. Health issues that arise across the life course are examined, and the need for cultural sensitivity and health promotion for First Nations people though Aboriginal community-controlled health services and First Nations Health professionals is explored. The future of health for First Nations Australians is considered though examination of medical research practices.

Details

Career Level: Non-award
Unit Level: Not Applicable
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 10
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

There are no requisites for this unit.

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Offerings For Term 3 - 2026

Online

Attendance Requirements

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Feedback from Teaching Team

Feedback

Positive feedback from regular contact with students.

Recommendation

Continue weekly telephone contact with students and regular communication via email.

Feedback from Students

Feedback

Email reminders to students one week prior to assessment due dates has resulted in positive feedback.

Recommendation

Maintain the practice of reminding students about assessment due dates one week before each assessment is due.

Unit Learning Outcomes

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