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Culturally Respectful and Safe Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People with Dementia unit (CAD122)

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Introduction

In this unit you will learn the principles of culturally respectful, safe and trauma informed care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults, including those people with dementia.  In the context of the social determinants of health relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, this unit will focus on strength, resilience, and holistic approaches to care provision. Core concepts are drawn from the quality of life tool Good Spirit, Good Life, the online Caring for Spirit program,  Let’s CHAT (Community Health Approaches To) Dementia in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities and Aboriginal women learning on Country. Your study experience has been co-designed with Aboriginal Elders from lutruwita (Tasmania), the Koori Regions of Victoria and New South Wales, and the Noongar Country of Western Australia.  In this fully online unit, you will learn through a variety of learning approaches coupled with authentic assessments. 

Summary

Unit name Culturally Respectful and Safe Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People with Dementia
Unit code CAD122
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Discipline Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Coordinator Associate Professor Lyn Goldberg
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 2 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 5/7/2026 27/7/2026 30/8/2026 24/10/2026

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Learning Outcomes

  • Recognize the specific needs and challenges faced by older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the context of healthcare and aged care services.
  • Describe and reflect upon what culturally respectful, safe and trauma informed care means for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with dementia.
  • Apply knowledge of culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in community settings.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
069900 $1,192.00 $1,192.00 not applicable $1,458.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
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Teaching

AssessmentDiscussion Board Activities (30%)|Written Assignment (30%)|Oral Presentation (40%)
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Textbooks

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