Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness
A respectful introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and diversity. Learn what Country and connection mean, the difference between an Acknowledgement of Country and a Welcome to Country, what cultural safety looks like in practice and how to build genuine, respectful relationships at work - as paced slides with clear visuals, a workplace scenario and quick self-checks.
~45 minutes100% online, self-paced6 months access from the day of course start
What You Will Learn
Recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as two distinct groups of First Nations peoples with diverse and continuing cultures
Explain what Country and connection mean, and the diversity of nations, languages and identities across Australia
Distinguish an Acknowledgement of Country from a Welcome to Country and know when each is used
Describe what cultural safety means and identify behaviours that support it in your workplace
Apply respectful language and protocols to build genuine relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities
Course Content
1. Two peoples, many cultures, one respectful start
2. Country, connection and the diversity of nations
3. Protocols: Acknowledgement and Welcome to Country
4. Cultural safety in everyday work
5. Building respectful relationships and engagement
6. Apply it: a workplace scenario
Final Assessment - 10 questions, 80% pass mark, retakes available
Who This Course Is For
All staff and volunteers across any workplace or sector who want a respectful grounding in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, protocols and cultural safety.
Accreditation: This is a non-accredited awareness course. It builds general cultural awareness only and does not certify cultural competence. It is not a substitute for local, community-led cultural training, cultural safety programs or guidance from Traditional Owners and Elders for the Country where you live and work.
Suggested next course
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fundamentals
$39 per person
$49.00
Prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.
Duration
~45 minutes
Format
100% online, self-paced
Lessons
6
Assessment
10 questions (80% to pass)
Certificate
Instant, verifiable
Access period
6 months access from the day of course start
Who it’s for
All staff and volunteers across any workplace or sector who want a respectful grounding in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, protocols and cultural safety.
Buying for a team? Set the quantity to the number of people. You’ll receive an enrolment code for each seat.
