Indigenous Cultural Awareness Comprehensive 2024

This course aims to equip learners with fundamental knowledge for effective engagement with Indigenous individuals and to cultivate workplace readiness within Indigenous communities.

1

Overview of Course
- Overview and Introduction
2

Cultural Review
- What is Culture?
- What is Australia's Cultural Lens?
- What is Your Cultural Lens?
3

A Brief Insight into Indigenous Australia Today
- Indigenous Australia Basics
- Knowledge Check
4

Traditional Stage (Before 1770)
- The Dreaming/Tjukurpa
- Connection to Country
- Indigenous Lore
- Language
- Dance, Song and Painting
- Health
- Trade
- Astronomy
- Knowledge Check
5

Colonisation Stage (1770 - 1967)
- 1770 - Captain Cook Arrived in Sydney
- 1700s to Early 1900s - Massacres
- 1900 to 1970 - Stolen Wages
- 1901 - Australia Becomes A Federation
- 1910 to 1970 - Stolen Generations
- 1938 - Day of Mourning
- 1965 - Freedom Ride
- 1967 - Commonwealth Referendum
- Knowledge Check
6

Modern Stage (1968 - 2023)
- 1971 - The First Aboriginal In Federal Parliament
- 1972 - Aboriginal Tent Embassy
- 1988 - The Barunga Statement
- 1991 - Report of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody
- 1992 - Paul Keating Redfern Address
- 1997 - Bringing Them Home Report
- 2001 - Reconciliation Australia
- 2007 - The Intervention
- 2008 - National Apology
- 2017 - Uluru Statement from the Heart
- 2020 - Destruction at the Juukan Gorge
- 2023 - Australia Says No to Indigenous Voice
- Knowledge Check
7

Contemporary Stage
- Today's Challenge of Indigenous Identity
- Indigenous Healers
- Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country
- Lateral Violence
- Indigenous Humour
- Australia Day/Invasion Day
- Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
- Closing the Gap
- Criminal Justice
- Recent Indigenous Information
- Knowledge Check
8

The Torres Strait Islands
- Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- Torres Strait Islander Culture
- Coming of the Light
- Queensland Government Takeover
- Pearling in the Torres Strait
- World War II in the Torres Strait
- Work on the Mainland
- Torres Strait Treaty
- Mabo Decision
- Governance in the Torres Strait
- Knowledge Check
9

Effective Engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- Understanding the Indigenous Spectrum
- Time to Understand
- Different Paradigms
- Indigenous Families
- Solve Real Problems
- Stand for Truth
- Yarning Circles
- Culture is Empowering
- Environment of Safety
- What do we want in Australia?
- Knowledge Check

Cultural Awareness

Maurizio Vespa

I found this course very detailed and informative. I have learnt things that iI was not aware of and was never taught in my schooling years. I thoroughly en...

I found this course very detailed and informative. I have learnt things that iI was not aware of and was never taught in my schooling years. I thoroughly enjoyed completing this course.

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Of great importance

Michelle Branson

If only every person in our land could and would take time in this course and have it in their hearts and minds for all their days. A wonderful place we coul...

If only every person in our land could and would take time in this course and have it in their hearts and minds for all their days. A wonderful place we could all call home.

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Absolutely fantastic

Alisha Babbini

I just wanted to take the time to let you know that I loved every minute I read and watched about this course, thank you so much for putting this together an...

I just wanted to take the time to let you know that I loved every minute I read and watched about this course, thank you so much for putting this together and providing me more understanding about Indigenous culture.

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You realise it is just the beginning

Bridget Kings

informative and encouraging

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Great

rachel bollen

Excellent

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The title is meaningful and holistic

Susan Pyle

A truly magnificent collection of histories to illustrate a concern and need for the liberation of the indigenous people of Australia. Well done

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Helen B.

Mentor

I have learnt so much in this course. It is very well put together and easy to follow even if I stopped for a break it was easy to resume the course. I have learnt more about relationships, not only with Indigenous but also non-indigenous, and to respect others cultures and beliefs.

It is accurate and says exactly what it is

Trish Gray

Text was informative and very well written. Excellent in fact. Wish more people would read it and understand more

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good title-says what it is

Sibrina Beukes

text was informative and clear and outline in sequence the events that as shaped the indigenous culture and highlighted the lack of justice the Australia gov...

text was informative and clear and outline in sequence the events that as shaped the indigenous culture and highlighted the lack of justice the Australia government has shown them of many years. it was very educational to know more about how we can have effective and inclusive communication with the indigenous community.

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Great

rachel bollen

Excellent

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Marvellous course

Miftachul Ansori

Easy to understand and read, rich of facts and academic material. Now I have better understanding of first people and how to engage with them. Love it.

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IMPRESSIVE

Puspa kKhadka

I have came to know many more about Aboriginal people of Australia.Thank you very much for this course Bapist Care Shalom Centre.

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Cultural awareness

Helen El-Khoury

So much in depth meaning unlike anything I have studied before thank you

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A helpful course to foster reconciliation.

Susan Anderson

I liked the content of this course and the way it was presented.

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Why should I do this course?
This course has been designed for individuals wanting to know more and be better equipped when engaging with Indigenous Australians. If you want to work with or are working with Indigenous Australians, then this is the course for you.
What type of workers or industries should undertake this course?
Any role or any worker in any industry can do this course. However, it should be mentioned that this course is highly relevant for people wanting to work, or are working in the Community Services, Youth Work, Disabilities, Allied Health, Childcare and Education industries.
What is the duration of this course and how long do I have access for?
This course lasts for approximately 4-5 hours. All users have access for 12 months and can access the course 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This course is self-paced.
Once I purchase this course, do I get access straight away?
Yes, you will get instant access to the course.
What to do if I have a question or technical difficulty?
Just email [email protected], and we will respond to you within 24-48 hours.
Do I get a certificate when I complete the course?
Yes, you will. Once you have completed the course, you will receive a certificate of completion by email. You can use this as proof of training.
Who is YOUR MOB LEARNING?
We are a 100% Indigenous Australian-owned business. We have worked in the Indigenous education space for over a decade. This course aims to bring cultural authenticity to the learner and to do it in a culturally safe space, where each learner is touched and inspired.
Can I get a refund?
Of course you can! Please just send a refund request via email ([email protected]) within 14 days of purchasing your course, and we will give you a full refund.

Indigenous Cultural Awareness Comprehensive 2024

This course aims to equip learners with fundamental knowledge for effective engagement with Indigenous individuals and to cultivate workplace readiness within Indigenous communities.

Buy $299.00