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Indigenous Health and WellbeingMajorMinor

This extended major will provide you with the skills you'll need to help tackle the range of health issues faced by Indigenous peoples both locally and globally. You will learn the principles of health promotion and skills in the development, implementation and evaluation of health promotion plans.

In this extended major, you will gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of Indigenous health and wellbeing, with a particular focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, and the unique challenges faced in the area.

You will study the knowledge and ways of knowing for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples in relation to contemporary and traditional health; design, implementation and evaluation of health policies and health promotion programs; health service management; research; and cultural safety and competency.

You willl also get practical experience through a work placement in your final year of study, helping you to be job-ready. Choose from a range of electives to further tailor your studies to your career aspirations.

If you already have relevant Certificate IV or Diploma level qualifications, you can apply for credit for your previous study.

Extended major

Available in the Bachelor of Health Science

Career opportunities

Community, Government and not for profit sector in community health management, health policy development, project development and management, health promotion and disease prevention, international health and research.

Graduates are eligible to become members of:

For more information contact:

Program Coordinator (Bachelor of Health Science)
Kara Lilly

Extended Major (11)

For an extended major in Indigenous Health and Wellbeing, students must successfully complete 11 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SCS130 Social Work Field Education 1
HLT242 Transition to Social Work Practice
PUB252 Professional Ethics and Integrity Management
PUB262 Diversity, Crime and Justice
PUB271 Direct Practice Processes
SCS201 Critical Social Policy Analysis
SWK251 Applied Crime Prevention
GEO310 Community Development and Social Action
NUT333 Professional Placement
PUB305 Crime Research Methods
PUB351 Working with Victims and Offenders

Minor (4)

For a minor in Indigenous Health and Wellbeing, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
HLT150 International Justice and Human Rights
HLT242 Social Work Field Education 2
PUB271 Context Responsive Social Work Practice
GEO310 Indigenous Wellbeing Foundations