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About the course
The Specialist Certificate in Empowering Health in Aboriginal Communities supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander professionals working in health and community settings to gain a university qualification that recognises and builds on their experience. It explores health-related knowledge through critical social science and Aboriginal cultural perspectives, with an emphasis on applying learning to real-world rural community contexts. The course is delivered part-time and is designed to be undertaken while continuing to work in community or organisational roles.
What you might learn
Students develop an advanced understanding of health using both Aboriginal and Western knowledge systems to respond to health needs and strengths in Aboriginal communities. The course builds practical capability in community development and project management to support respectful, effective health and community initiatives. It aims to empower learners to apply study directly in their workplace and community to enhance services and strengthen local outcomes.
Career outcome
Graduates may progress in Aboriginal health and community development roles across rural health services, Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, and community programs. The skills developed can support work in health promotion, community engagement, program coordination, and project management focused on improving Aboriginal health outcomes. The qualification can also help open pathways to further public health study and broader leadership opportunities within community and health settings.
Entry requirements
This course supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander professionals working in health and community settings. English language requirement: IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
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