Introduction to cultural awareness

• Institution:

  Monash University Department of Rural and Indigenous Health (MUDRIH)

• Type:

  Short courses

• Reach:

  VIC

• Focus:

  Indigenous

Overview

Target audience: Psychologists and allied health professionals working in the mental health field in Gippsland, Victoria

Course summary: This course aims to enhance participants' basic skills in engagement and communication with Indigenous people. Skills focused upon during the workshop include:

• self-management and learning
• culturally competent engagement and cross-cultural communication
• culturally specific problem-solving and teamwork
• planning and policy-making.

Fee payable: Yes

Delivery mode: On site

Financial support for Indigenous students: Not specified

Contacts

Cathy Beamish
Monash University Department of Rural and Indigenous Health (MUDRIH)
PO Box 973
Moe Vic 3825
Ph: (03) 5128 1022
Fax: (03) 5128 1080
Email: cathy.beamish@monash.edu

Links

• View information: Indigenous Health Unit at Monash University Department of Rural and Indigenous Health (MUDRIH)
• View information: Short courses at Monash University Department of Rural and Indigenous Health (MUDRIH)
• View information: Introduction to cultural awareness
• View website: Monash University Department of Rural and Indigenous Health (MUDRIH)