Specialist Certificate in Empowering Health in Aboriginal Communities

• Connect with expert educators and build a valuable professional network.
• Enjoy a blend of on-campus intensive learning and flexible online study, with real-world project experience.
• Receive dedicated academic, technical, and administrative support from start to finish.

The Specialist Certificate in Empowering Health in Aboriginal Communities is designed to provide you with a deep understanding of health from both Aboriginal and Western perspectives. This course will advance your knowledge and practical skills in community development and project management, empowering you to make a tangible difference in rural Aboriginal communities.

Highlights of your learning experience

Expert educators

You'll learn from a team of dedicated specialist Aboriginal Health educators and academic staff. They're not just experts in their field; they're also committed to providing personalised support. These educators will guide you through your studies, offering insights and feedback in real-time sessions where you can connect with them and your peers.

Personalised Support

Our team of teaching and support staff is here to provide dedicated support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students throughout the course.

• Guidance with application and enrolment
• Assistance with accessing financial assistance packages to cover either all, or part, of the course fee cost (subject to eligibility criteria & availability)
• Design and provision of individualised training and mentoring programs
• One-on-one contact throughout the course to assist with project planning and provide individualised academic support
• Support to identify relevant community projects

Flexible and engaging learning

This is a part time course consisting of two compulsory subjects taken over two semesters. To undertake the course you will need to have appropriate access to, and relationships within, an Aboriginal community or organisation to conduct a community-based project (second subject).

The course offers a unique blend of learning experiences designed to truly empower you. Each subject begins with a compulsory one-week on-campus teaching intensive at our Shepparton Campus. This initial immersive experience provides a strong foundation and a chance to connect face-to-face.

After this, weekly tutorials will be delivered by your academic staff, and you'll have the flexibility to participate either online or in person.

In your second subject, you will undertake a project within an Aboriginal community or organisation, developed in consultation with them. A key focus here is understanding the vital role of community engagement and participation, applying your project skills specifically in rural settings, and seeing the positive outcomes and empowerment for that particular community. This hands-on experience will truly help you gain practical community development and project management skills.

Your learning experience is enriched by interaction with lecturers, tutors and your fellow students. You can expect regular input and feedback from staff, along with opportunities to speak directly with your instructors and peers in real-time.