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Alfred Hospital Second semester 2007 (Day)
Aboriginal health and colonisation: the impact of colonisation on Aboriginal health and traditional health responses. Aboriginal peoples' concepts of health and well-being. History of government policies and funding. Current aboriginal health status, including common problems in children, women and men. Models of health services, including community controlled health services and partnerships. Health promotion in Aboriginal communities: case studies from urban and rural settings. Aboriginal perspectives in Aboriginal culture. Cultural remoteness. Aboriginal health research, ethics, community protocols and use of data.
At the completion of this unit, students should be able to:
Group project (15%), Participation (5%), Written assignment 3,500-4,000 words (80%).
5 day intensive block at Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO).
Basic computer proficiency