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BAIND1002 Introduction to First Nations People of Australia

This unit invites students to explore an Indigenous discovery into Country, Community and Connectedness. The unit is grounded in Indigenous Knowledges and recognises the Indigenous Country, Elders, Ancestors and Dreaming who inform our learning on Country. The unit brings students into an everywhen of belonging and asks for Dadirri (deep listening) and the practice of Kanyini (to live from the heart and in love) as we remember the everywhen that is an Australian Indigenous world. Rather than working through linear weeks, our unit embraces nodes and connections, visiting interconnected Country informed by Dreaming, Dadirri, Language and Lore. Students will explore inspirational literacies to make meaning while yarning on Country and sharing art and creation with community. By the time students share artworks with community we will have developed an introductory interconnected understanding of Indigenous Knowledges, supporting all enrolled to feel Country in a way that allows an openness and an appreciation for Indigenous ways. This unit will bring participants back into Dreaming; when studying other Indigenous Studies Units; lessons will continue to evolve, and connections will further be made through this experience.

Credit points
15
EFTSL
0.125
Band
Band4(GF1)

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) unit fee

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.

The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).   

2025 student contribution amount: $2,124


2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $997

* If you are a continuing student (who commenced your course before 1 January 2021) you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways 

For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands, the student contribution amount is determined by the accredited course. Visit our CSP page for further information, including a list of accredited courses. Students not studying in an accredited course will pay the fees listed above. 

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website. 

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website