Why study Indigenous Health Promotion at Sydney
The Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion has been specifically designed to bridge the gap in accessible tertiary education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers. While these professionals often possess invaluable community experience, they frequently face limited opportunities for career growth.
This intensive one-year program builds on students’ existing skills, qualifications, and cultural knowledge. Added to this, it equips students to work effectively in diverse settings across Australia, from bustling urban centres to the most remote communities.
Graduates emerge with the critical ability to identify public health issues that mainstream services might overlook. They also learn to craft and implement culturally sensitive strategies, directly addressing the unique health challenges facing their communities.
Here are five reasons why you should study Indigenous Health Promotion at the University of Sydney School of Public Health:
1. Learn from leaders in the field
Led by a passionate team of Indigenous academics and public health specialists, this program offers an educational experience rooted in cultural relevance.
The teaching approach is thoughtfully designed to mirror the lived experiences of the students and the communities they serve, ensuring that learning is both meaningful and impactful.
2. Tailor your workload with our flexible study options
Our Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion is made up of 36 credit points. You will undertake six core units of study to qualify for the award of the course.
It is the only block-mode Indigenous Health Promotion graduate diploma in the country.
This course is offered through our interactive online learning environment, giving you the flexibility to tailor your study schedule around your lifestyle. It is delivered in intensive block mode format.
3. A diverse learning environment
You'll learn from, and work with, peers from a diverse range of backgrounds and locations which include urban, rural, remote and very remote. Added to this, you’ll work in partnership with communities to develop programs.
4. Study at Australia’s first school of public health
The Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion is taught at the Sydney School of Public Health, which was founded in 1930, and is Australia’s first school of public health.
The Sydney School of Public Health is ranked 10th in the world for public health (ShanghaiRankings Global Rankings of Academic Subjects 2024). Added to this, the University of Sydney is a top 20 university globally (QS World University Rankings 2024).
5. Add value to your existing career
As a graduate of our Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion you’ll gain a nationally recognised qualification that will equip you for work in a wide range of community-controlled and mainstream settings.
This could lead to stepping into more senior roles, returning to communities with enhanced skills, confidence, and the ability to apply theory and evidence-based approaches.
The program also equips you for leadership roles in public health, enabling you to contribute to policy and practice in both mainstream and community settings.