The Health and Cultural Diversity of First Australians for Nurses

NURBN2017 The Health and Cultural Diversity of First Australians for Nurses

This Course aims to provide students with an understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) diversity, cultural protocols and health issues. The course provides an overview of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander identity and investigates historical, cultural and social factors affecting health outcomes specific to Australia¿s First peoples. Additionally it analyses the development of current Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health policies and the roles of various stakeholders including Aboriginal Community Controlled agencies. Students will analyse effective strategies, programs and practices (including Best Practice models for health care delivery, research and health promotion and positive contributions made by First Australians themselves) which are designed to improve Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health outcomes.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ 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.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

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.

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