Introduction
This unit explores how historical, cultural and social elements, as well as previous and contemporary policy frameworks, shape the health and wellbeing of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. Cultural safety, self-determination and collaboration are central concepts within this unit. You will have the opportunity to explore your own cultural beliefs, values and attitudes, and the influence these may have on health care with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You will also engage in activities that strengthen self-awareness and reflection, and which promote your capacity to demonstrate sensitivity, awareness and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in the context of providing culturally safe health care. This unit will equip you to become a health professional who can advocate for improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Summary
| Unit name | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing |
| Unit code | HGA246 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Sociology and Criminology |
| Coordinator | Mr Duncan Robinson |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the historical, social and cultural determinants of health as they relate to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Discuss the health services, workforce, policy and political issues that impact on culturally safe health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Reflect upon your own cultural beliefs, values and attitudes, and the influence these may have on providing health care with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Distinguish and analyse how to provide culturally safe health care for and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples at individual and organisational levels
- Communicate effectively and respectfully in a professional manner and adhere to academic written requirements.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
Admission to: 53G, 53H, 53I, H3N, H3OTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | Semester: 9 weekly workshops (2 hours each). Weekly online content and readings. Summer: 2 x 3 hour workshops over three weeks. Weekly online content and readings. |
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| Assessment | Online Quizzes (10%)|Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service Report (40%)|Reflective Essay (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Please see UTAS Library Reading List via MyLO. |
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| Recommended | Texts Best, O. (2017). ‘Yatdjuligin’ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nursing and Midwifery Care. CUP. (e-book). Dudgeon, P., Milroy, H., Walker, R. (2014). 'Working together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and wellbeing principles and practice. (ebook). Taylor, K. (2019).¿Health care and indigenous Australians: Cultural safety in practice, Red Globe Press. Wepa, D. (2015). Cultural Safety in Aotearoa New Zealand 2nd Ed. [ebook] Taylor, K. (2019).¿Health care and indigenous Australians: Cultural safety in practice. Red Globe Press. Fogarty, W. et al. (2018). Deficit discourse and strengths-based approaches: changing the narrative of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing. [ebook] |
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