This unit will significantly advance your philosophical, theoretical and practical understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and societies within the context of public health. We will use case studies grounded in diverse urban, regional and remote communities and the life experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to explore key constructs. These include transgenerational psychic trauma, racism, political structures and systems, cultural determinants, ethics, and global indigenous epistemologies. Together we will investigate the reasons why Australia has so far been unable to close the gap across almost all indicators of health and wellbeing, and explore innovative, ethical and effective solutions. Throughout this unit you will be encouraged to interact with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander academics, health professionals and community members, and your unit coordinator, tutors and fellow students, and feel confident to ask difficult questions and debate the responses. Our aim is to give you the practical and conceptual knowledge and skills necessary to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples from across the nation.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Public Health |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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PUBH5118 |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Michelle Dickson, michelle.dickson@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Jasper Garay, jasper.garay@sydney.edu.au |
Michelle Dickson, michelle.dickson@sydney.edu.au | |
Tutor(s) | Rachel Bogie, rachel.bogie@sydney.edu.au |
Shingisai Chando, shingisai.chando@sydney.edu.au | |
Matilde Petersen, matilde.petersen@sydney.edu.au | |
Judith Parnham, judith.parnham@sydney.edu.au |