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.