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HEA20006 · Swinburne University of Technology

Indigenous Health

Credit points
12.5
Level
2
Workload
—
Faculty
Health

What it covers

This unit introduces students to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander concepts and contexts that influence health and wellbeing. Students will gain an understanding of the diversity of determinants as they relate to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Indigenous global populations. Students will explore policy, data and approaches to work effectively across cultural groups. There will be a focus on the history of Aboriginal Victorian health and wellbeing to understand strength-based/community approaches.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
Essay 1Individual40%
Essay 2Individual40%
In-Class PresentationGroup20%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
Semester 2HawthornOn campus
Semester 1HawthornOn campus
WantirnaOn campus