Building Cultural Capacity

Activity overview

How is this program run?

This program is running online.

What will I do?

This interactive course is designed to enhance cultural capability across UOW and build greater awareness of the vast history and cultural heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Core Cultural Learning contains 10 modules of approximately one hour each.

Each module contains a variety of videos and quality resources that provide a foundation for understanding of traditional knowledges, cultural expression and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

Engagement in the online AIATSIS: Core-Cultural Learning Modules are designed to welcome the participants along for a journey towards building their cultural capacity. This intercultural experience provides students from all backgrounds to learn the true history of Australia through the lens of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The modules provide the students with a deeper understanding on how to respect and care for Country through Indigenous ways of knowing and being, resulting in a sense of belonging to people, place and space.

How will I benefit?

Engagement in the AIATSIS: Core- Cultural Learning modules will:

• Advance the development of effective communication skills
• Support enhanced networking
• Help students recognise their own cultural influences
• Demonstrate awareness of the diversity of Indigenous cultures and world views and how history has shaped identity and experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today
• Help students understand the impact of past government policies and current Indigenous policy frameworks, as well as understand the importance of rights to country, self-determination and autonomy to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Display how to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

How do I apply?

To complete this course, please contact: tsmall@uow.edu.au

Are there any special requirements for this role?

There are no special requirements.

Minimum requirements for UOWx recognition

To receive UOWx Recognition, you must complete the following:

• An ‘engaged’ student will need to complete the 10 modules
• A ‘highly engaged’ student will need to complete the 10 modules PLUS complete all non-compulsory quizzes

Further information

Please contact tammy_small@uow.edu.au