eLearn: Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training
This three-part eLearning series is designed to deepen understanding and improve communication when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. It explores the impact of colonisation, cultural perspectives, and practical approaches to culturally respectful engagement.
Description
We live in a diverse world, and cultural competence has become vital in personal and professional settings. This course will explore the importance of understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and ways to develop cultural awareness. We will also delve into effective communication strategies for building relationships across cultures.
We will also delve into effective communication strategies for building relationships across cultures.
This 3-part eLearn explores Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history since colonisation to gain ideas and strategies for better understanding and enhanced communication strategies when working with indigenous clients.
Topics Covered
eLearn 1: Building Cultural Understanding
Introduces foundational knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories, focusing on the effects of colonisation and the importance of cultural identity.
eLearn 2: Developing Cultural Awareness
Explores how to recognise and reflect on personal biases, build empathy, and develop respectful attitudes and behaviours in diverse settings.
eLearn 3: Communication Strategies
Provides practical tools and techniques for effective, culturally sensitive communication and relationship-building with Indigenous clients.
Learning Outcomes
- Broadening your understanding of the rich and complex history of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait island experience.
- A deeper awareness of the impact of Colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lore, culture, and connection to country and family.
- An understanding of the various aspects of Aboriginal communities and their cultural practices, perspectives, and ways of life.
- Enhancing your work by building effective communication strategies with people from various cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Audience
This course is appropriate for people who want to support their work by building their understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait culture and post settlement experiences to support their work and improve their communication.
Certificate
On successful completion of this eLearn, you will receive a certificate to record your currency and professional development.