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INDG2004: Indigenous Wellbeing
2025 unit information
This unit examines the historical and contemporary social determinants of Indigenous wellbeing. Through an exploration of holistic Indigenous health and wellbeing frameworks, students identify a range of successful strategies that facilitate self-determination and transform Indigenous health and wellbeing outcomes. A highlight of this unit of study is the opportunity to learn from Indigenous and non-Indigenous people who are passionate about their work and experienced in collaborating with Indigenous people and communities.
Unit details and rules
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Indigenous Academic Units |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Evaluate the health and well being of Indigenous people globally
- LO2. Examine the social determinants which impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s health status
- LO3. Critically analyse cultural influences and models of health behaviour in relation to current health outcomes for, and the utilisation of health services by, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- LO4. Understand the policies and practices which influence Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s health in past and present contexts
- LO5. Identify the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their cultures and recognise the significance of cultural awareness, cultural understanding, cultural safety and cultural security
- LO6. Discuss some of the major health issues affecting Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities
- LO7. Describe an approach to working with Indigenous communities that supports self-determination in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s health and well-being
- LO8. Critically evaluate what social justice means to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and articulate their own ideas on social justice
- LO9. Competently communicate orally and in writing using inclusive terminology
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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