Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
N/A
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BAH&W
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Course code
3009200
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Credit points
288
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Equivalent units
24
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Bachelor of Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing prepares students to work as Aboriginal health practitioners in diverse Aboriginal health and counselling contexts.
The course is specifically designed to build students’ theoretical and practical capacity in discipline areas relevant to Aboriginal health practitioners. An inter-disciplinary focus provides students with skills and practices relevant to a variety of professional contexts where cultural competence is required to service individuals, families and community groups.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Exercise analytical thinking, critical thinking and and reasoning and problem solving skills |
Creativity | Demonstrate innovative, sensitive and creative responses and solutions to challenges in cultural and indigenous and community contexts |
Ethical practice | Demonstrate a knowledge of, and commitment to, social responsibility, ethics and human rights in cultural and Indigenous contexts |
Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate an understanding of a broad and integrated body of knowledge of cultural concepts and indigenous ways of knowing and being Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the physical, social, political, ecological or cultural influences that impact Indigenous cultural settings |
Lifelong learning | Integrate responsibility for independent, self-directed learning and reflective practice Locate, analyse, evaluate and use information from a variety of sources |
Communication and social skills | Communicate sensitively and appropriately in an oral and written forms as appropriate in a variety of cultural and Indigenous contexts Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of collaboration and teamwork and communication skills in cultural and Indigenous settings |
Cultural competence | Apply and integrate an understanding of social, indigenous and cultural diversity, and respect for the identity of all persons Demonstrate an understanding of Indigenous contemporary realities and protocols |
Students will undertake supervised on-the-job training as part of the course to gain professional experience. Placements can take place in a range of health facilities and clinics, and particularly those which provide services to Indigenous Australians.
Majors include:
- Aboriginal Health Care
The course can be studied without a major and includes a selection of units in areas that are relevant to Indigenous health and wellbeing.
Online students attend compulsory residential workshops at Lismore campus for some units.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Lismore | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
This course is accredited with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) for the Narrative Counselling major. The University is seeking professional accreditation from the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Association (NATSIHWA) and the Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association (AIPA).
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising:
- all units in Part A; and
- either one (1) Part B Major, or one (1) University-wide Major
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To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing a candidate shall successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising:
- all units in Part A; or
- any twelve (12) units in Part A and either: any four (4) units in a Part B Major, or any four (4) units in a University-wide Major
- A candidate who, while enrolled for the Bachelor of Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing, has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing following withdrawal from the Bachelor degree.
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To be eligible for the award of Diploma of Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising:
- any eight (8) units in Part A; or
- any six (6) units in Part A and either: any two (2) units in a Part B Major, or any two (2) units in a University-wide Major
- A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor or Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing, has completed the requirements for the Diploma of Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor degree.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising:
- all units in Part A; and
- either one (1) Part B Major, or one (1) University-wide Major
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To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing a candidate shall successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising:
- all units in Part A; or
- any twelve (12) units in Part A and either: any four (4) units in a Part B Major, or any four (4) units in a University-wide Major
- A candidate who, while enrolled for the Bachelor of Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing, has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing following withdrawal from the Bachelor degree.
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To be eligible for the award of Diploma of Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising:
- any eight (8) units in Part A; or
- any six (6) units in Part A and either: any two (2) units in a Part B Major, or any two (2) units in a University-wide Major
- A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor or Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing, has completed the requirements for the Diploma of Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor degree.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
Note 1:
Not currently offered.
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Part A |
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Note: If you fail a Part A unit, to boost your academic skills and confidence, the Course Coordinator may direct you to undertake EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline; and/or HEA10001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CUL00408 | Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HUM71005 | Aboriginal Cultural Strengths | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HUM71006 | Indigenous Knowledge | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
IHE72010 | Social Determinants of Health | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HUM72015 | Racism and Eugenics | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HUM73004 | Lateral Violence | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CSL71001 | Trauma and Resilience I | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CSL72002 | Trauma and Resilience II | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SOC71001 | Aboriginal Community Wellbeing | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HUM71003 | Introduction to Indigenous Research | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CUL00409 | The Mental Health of Australian Indigenous Peoples | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SOC73002 | Living Knowledge | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
IHE72006 | Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HUM72012 | Working with Aboriginal Communities I (Professional Engagement) | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HUM73005 | Working with Aboriginal Communities II (Professional Placement) | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
IST73001 | Independent Study: Indigenous Research Project | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Part B |
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The Major 'Narrative Counselling' is not currently offered. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Note 1 |