Cultural Awareness Training
Improving Access and Safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in hospital settings
This course provides practical knowledge and skills to support culturally safe healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is designed to help professionals better understand cultural awareness, historical context, and effective communication in healthcare settings.
Drawing on research, community consultation, and real-world healthcare experiences, the course explores the impact of colonisation, intergenerational trauma, and systemic barriers on health outcomes. Learners will gain insight into how these factors influence patient experiences and access to care.
NAIDOC Week celebration offer. This price is for July 2026 only. The offer ends 11.59pm AEST, Friday 31 July.
Course Summary
Through five structured modules, participants will:
● Understand the foundations of cultural awareness, competence, and safety
● Explore the historical and social context shaping health disparities
● Learn cultural protocols, communication approaches, and respectful practices
● Understand the foundations of cultural awareness, competence, and safety
● Explore the historical and social context shaping health disparities
● Learn cultural protocols, communication approaches, and respectful practices
● Develop strategies to build trust and deliver culturally safe care
● Identify practical actions to improve healthcare systems and outcomes
The course also includes reflective activities and real-life case studies to support personal learning and application in professional settings.
By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to contribute to more inclusive, respectful, and culturally safe environments that improve access and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
The course also includes reflective activities and real-life case studies to support personal learning and application in professional settings.
By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to contribute to more inclusive, respectful, and culturally safe environments that improve access and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
Course Curriculum
David Reid
Course Pricing
NAIDOC Week celebration offer
$19 AUD
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This price is for July 2026 only. The offer ends 11.59pm AEST, Friday 31 July.
