This course introduces students to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander understandings of health and wellbeing across the lifespan and the importance of embedding these understandings into health promotion action. It will explore the many contexts of Indigenous Australian lives and the concepts of wellbeing, healing, connection and spirituality to understand the deeply held values of belonging and strength. Students will be introduced to primary health care service models and parallel models of education and social services that are designed to provide comprehensive and holistic care that promote cultural safety and security of clients and families. The course will also examine the principles and application of empowerment and leadership, dialogue, participatory action research, community organisations, intersectoral planning and service delivery, advocacy and community development as mechanisms of change.

A compulsory Workshop for external students will be held during the week of 22nd July- 26th July 2013 for this course. Please see class timetable for further information.