IND/Course Aims

What will I learn?

You will gain a knowledge and understanding of pre- and post-invasion Indigenous Australian cultures, including the continuity and change between past and present culture; the impact of historical policies and practices upon Indigenous communities and families; issues which are of concern to contemporary Indigenous Australians including the international human rights framework, health, education, employment, land, and criminal justice.

The following topic areas are covered;

Indigenous Australia cultures;

• The Dreaming & relationships to country
• Kinship and social organisation
• Economic organisation

Indigenous histories

• Invasion and the Colonial Frontier Period
• Protection, Segregation, & assimilation policies
• Stolen Generations
• Indigenous Australian Peoples and Human rights

Indigenous cultures, histories & contemporary realities

• Indigenous health & well being
• Education & employment
• Aboriginal people & the Criminal Justice System
• Native Title & heritage protection

By completing this course you will be able to;

• apply knowledge of Australia's obligations under the United Nations human rights framework for the protection of Indigenous Australian Human Rights;
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the diversity of Indigenous Australian cultures both past and present;
• critically analyse post-colonisation policies and practices and their impact on Indigenous communities and families;
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of contemporary issues which impact upon Indigenous peoples and communities;
• Investigate Indigenous community protocols and strategies to work effectively with Indigenous people and communities.

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