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Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Trauma and Recovery Practice

Develop critical thinking skills. Take a trauma informed approach. Become an expert in your field.

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  • Academic qualifications relevant to your application
  • English proficiency evidence (if required)
  • Evidence of your citizenship, passport, or permanent residency status

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Student ?
Domestic
Campus
Wollongong
Delivery ?
Flexible
Duration
20 weeks full-time
Starts
  • ITRP June 2025
  • ITRP June 2024
Code
UOW: 2117

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Trauma and Recovery Practice will respond to issues that have particular relevance in Australian Indigenous communities. It is a multi-disciplinary program where students will apply critical thinking, collaborative practices and judgement when working individually and with individuals who have experienced trauma. Most importantly the course will focus on applying Indigenous social, and emotional wellbeing principles, practices and healing frameworks.

Utilising Aboriginal and western concepts of trauma, this course focuses on the contributing factors to experiences of trauma, considering the historical, cumulative impact of trauma and current day experiences. This degree focuses on the impacts of racism and other factors that can have major health implications on Indigenous Australians.

This course is only available full-time and is a self-paced, fully online course.

Designed, developed and delivered by Aboriginal academic and health delivery experts in collaboration with local Aboriginal elders, this unique course is designed to respond to issues that have particular relevance in indigenous communities in Australia.

On completion of this 20-week course you will be able to:

  • work from a trauma-informed practice
  • apply critical thinking, collaborate practices and insights to effectively work with trauma-exposed individuals and communities
  • apply Indigenous social, and emotional wellbeing principles, practices and healing frameworks
  • understand and identify factors that contribute to experiences of trauma
  • identify and understand the pathophysiology and clinical aspects of the body’s response to trauma
  • respond to and provide services that are trauma informed.

See the course handbook for more information.

Fee subsidised places available

UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.

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  • Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Mentor
  • Aboriginal Health Officer
  • Career Support Officer
  • Community Housing Worker
  • Consultant Psychologist
  • Drug and Alcohol Consultant
  • Health Promotion Officer
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Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

A recognised diploma, bachelor’s degree, or graduate certificate,
OR
In the absence of formal qualifications, evidence of professional equivalence that demonstrates experience working within Indigenous communities.

Plus: All applicants are required to provide a professional resume and a personal statement addressing their motivations for undertaking the course and describing the skills and experiences they bring that will contribute to their success in this course (no more than 200 words).

  • Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications

    If you have completed or partially completed studies at an approved university or tertiary institution, you may be eligible for entry to UOW. You'll need to provide academic records, and your course must be at least one-sixth complete. Non-English documents must include an official English translation. For more information, contact the UOW Future Students Team.

  • English language proficiency

    All UOW courses are taught in English and require varying levels of proficiency. If English is not your first language, you must meet the University’s English Language Requirements, which differ by course.

    Accepted international test results include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, and OET for specific health-related courses.

    Alternatively, you can fulfill the requirement by completing an English course at UOW College.

  • Workload

    Full-Time Study Load

    As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

    Part-Time Study Load

    For part-time students, study hours will vary based on the number of units taken, with similar expectations for class and independent study.

    For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.

  • Credit for Prior Learning

    If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

    Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

    UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

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Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongFlexible$14832 (2025)$14832 (2025)
WollongongFlexible$14832 (2024)$14832 (2024)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

  • ITRP, 2025 at Wollongong

    Session: 16 June - 21 November 2025

    Applications Close

    • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 21 April 2025. Late applications may be considered.
    • International Applicants: 24 March 2025. Late applications may be considered.
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