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To work with Indigenous Australians you need:

  • Knowledge of Indigenous history & culture
  • Self-awareness, particularly of your culture and its similarities and differences to Indigenous culture
  • Relationships with Indigenous people
  • Awareness of current social situation
  • Practical tips for working with Indigenous people
  • Organisational policies and procedures appropriate for working with Indigenous people
  • Practice skills that bring it all together in the way you work.

This is a one and a half hour introductory self-study module.   It can give you a start on:

  • Knowledge of Indigenous history & culture
  • Self-awareness, particularly of your culture and its similarities and differences to Indigenous culture
  • Awareness of current social situation
  • Practical tips for working with Indigenous people
  • A starting point for appropriate organisational policies and procedures.

The self-study module cannot give relationships with Indigenous people nor can it teach practice skills. 

  • You need to build relationships with Indigenous people and practice your skills over time.