ABOR2450
Aboriginal Health Practices
10 Units
Available in 2014
| On-Line from Callaghan | Semester 2 |
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Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011
Explores why Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people remain the least healthy of all Australians. The course provides an overview of government policies that have been suggested as effective interventions for improvement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. It explores the legacy of past policies and Governments Acts and identifies the impact of specific health issues/diseases in contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander society and describes the impact of these diseases on the most vulnerable groups in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander society.
It will be taught in the internal mode of delivery.
| Objectives | 1. Analyse a range of government policies that have been aimed at improving the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 2. Identify obstacles that may prevent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from improving their health status. 3. Identify specific health issues/diseases that are relevant to contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander society and the impact of these diseases on vulnerable groups 4. Explore and discuss appropriate cultural interventions pertaining to specific health issues. 5. Explore contemporary issues that effect the health of well being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 6. Demonstrate effective communication skills. 7. Explore concepts of group dynamics. 8. Promote self-evaluation of learning and the development of strategies that enhance learning outcomes. |
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| Content | - Government policies that have been put in place to improve the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people e.g. National Aboriginal Health Policy (1989), The Last Report (1990), The Casualty Review Report (1991), Review of the National Aboriginal Health Strategy (1994). - Use of and access to health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples - Culturally appropriate resources regarding health issues. - Impact of racism in relation to the health and well being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. - Specific health issues/diseases related to specific populations. - Culturally appropriate intervention strategies for specific health problems. - Contemporary issues that effect the health and well being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities (e.g. mandatory sentencing, Mabo, Wik etc.). - Concepts of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health - relationship and role of governments, government policies and Australian based companies. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | ABOR1350 - Aboriginal health Practices - 10 units | ||||||
| Transition | Students who have completed ABOR1350 are not eligible to enrol in ABOR2450. | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Students need a basic understanding of Aboriginal society equivalent to ABOR1110 | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Distance Learning : IT Based Internal Mode |
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| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for ABOR2450 |