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Key topics in this unit include: the impact of history and colonisation on contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; the importance of culture, values and social practices, and their influence on health outcomes; culturally appropriate, safe and sensitive communication that facilitates trust and the building of
respectful relationships; knowledge of best practice in clinical presentation and disease prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander; demographic and health statistics, as well as features of effective policies and strategies relative to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the context of health care; the influence of one’s own cultural identity and the culture of the Australian health care system on
perceptions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; advocacy for equitable outcomes and social justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; and leadership in advocating for equitable health outcomes and culturally safe services.
Modules:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health priorities (Australian Government, 2013-2023; Australian Refugee Health Practice guide, 2019)
Historical impacts on health, the social determinants of health, and social and emotional wellbeing (
Concepts relating to cultural nursing care: cultural safety
Health care settings (urban, rural, regional and remote)
Providing cultural nursing care
It is a requirement of the course that all students have a smart device (mobile phone, laptop, iPad, tablet) with WiFi capability.