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<p>The unit aims to provide students with an understanding of history, culture and healthcare issues of the First Nation people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Issues related to health and wellbeing, underlying social determinants impacting health outcomes, health inequality, relevant health policies and supportive environment will be discussed. Students will be able to analyse current health status, identify gaps and advancement in closing the gaps of First Nation people. Responsibility of health system in improving health outcomes including role of different stakeholders for health promotion activities at community levels will also be discussed.</p>
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<p>Introduction and key concepts related to Indigenous health. Cultural identity and cultural safety; Concepts, theories relating to issues of social justice and cultural safety, difference and diversity. Impact of history. Health and wellbeing from Indigenous perspective. Cultural practices and meanings of family, community, country, values and community decision making processes. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health policies (national and state). The Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector. Culturally safe clinical care. Men’s business and Women’s business. Health of older Indigenous community members. Remote Indigenous health.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>The unit aims to provide students with an understanding of history, culture and healthcare issues of the First Nation people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Issues related to health and wellbeing, underlying social determinants impacting health outcomes, health inequality, relevant health policies and supportive environment will be discussed. Students will be able to analyse current health status, identify gaps and advancement in closing the gaps of First Nation people. Responsibility of health system in improving health outcomes including role of different stakeholders for health promotion activities at community levels will also be discussed.</p>
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<p>Introduction and key concepts related to Indigenous health. Cultural identity and cultural safety; Concepts, theories relating to issues of social justice and cultural safety, difference and diversity. Impact of history. Health and wellbeing from Indigenous perspective. Cultural practices and meanings of family, community, country, values and community decision making processes. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health policies (national and state). The Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector. Culturally safe clinical care. Men’s business and Women’s business. Health of older Indigenous community members. Remote Indigenous health.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Public Health
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061305 - Indigenous Health
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/heaph6004">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed all of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HEAPH6001" target="_blank">HEAPH6001</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HEAPH6002" target="_blank">HEAPH6002</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HEAPH6007" target="_blank">HEAPH6007</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HEAPH7001" target="_blank">HEAPH7001</a>"</p>
Corequisite
None
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None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Comprehend culture and history of Indigenous people</p>
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<p>Identify factors influencing cultural diversity and influence on health choices</p>
K3
<p>Appraise the concepts of health and wellbeing from Indigenous context</p>
K4
<p>Explain the meaning of cultural safety and how that impacts on improving health outcomes</p>
S1
<p>Analyse impact of physical, social, historical, political and cultural factors on health outcomes</p>
S2
<p>Investigate and explain the rationale for development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health policies at National and State levels</p>
S3
<p>Investigate and explain the role of various stakeholders related to Indigenous Health</p>
A1
<p>Demonstrate higher level of understanding regarding cultural diversity and cultural safety in relation to health outcomes for Indigenous communities</p>
A2
<p>Analyse strategies, practices and programs for healthcare delivery and health promotion in order to close the gap in health outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians</p>
A3
<p>Apply knowledge of cultural diversity to work with Indigenous individuals, families and communities as a public health professional</p>
Assessment
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<p>Individual written assessment: Discuss strategies to address health inequality and improve health outcomes for Indigenous communities</p>
<p>Critical Analysis Essay</p>
<p>40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Group assessment: Explore the relationship between culture and health and wellbeing of Indigenous communities, and the influence of cultural identity on your own health and healthcare choices</p>
<p>Group digital presentation</p>
<p>35%</p>
K2, K4, S1, A1, A3
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<p>Structured quiz</p>
<p>Online quiz</p>
<p>25%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Public Health
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061305 - Indigenous Health
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/heaph6004">View unit fees</a>
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