Module 1a

 The course covers the following:

• Introduction 

 

 

Module 1b

 The course covers the following:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage
• The terms “Indigenous’ and ‘Torres Strait Islander’
• History of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia

 

 

 

Module 2

 The course covers the following:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander languages
• Importance of language in preserving culture..

 

Module 3

 The course covers the following:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander art and music
• Importance of art and music in storytelling and cultural expression

 

 

 

Module 4

 The course covers the following:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander beliefs and spirituality
• The dreaming
• Ancestral spirits
• Connection to country
• Ceremonies and rituals

 

 

Module 5

 The course covers the following:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander health and well being
• Historical trauma

 

 

Module 6

 The course covers the following:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander governance and law

 

 

Module 7

 The course covers the following:

• Overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land and sea management practices
• Understanding the importance of caring for country in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
• Caring for country

 

 

Module 8

 The course covers the following:

• Overview of the Stolen Generations and their impacts
• Understanding the importance of reconciliation and building relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

 

 

Module 9

 The course covers the following:

• Overview of contemporary issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Understanding the importance of advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights

 

 

Module 10a

 The course covers the following:

• Reflection on the learning journey and insights gained.

Module 10b

 The course covers the following:

• Action planning for how to continue learning and engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and heritage.

 

 

Module 11a

 The course covers the following:

• Reconciliation Australia 

 

 

Module 11b

 The course covers the following:

• what a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
• How do you develop a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
• Steps involved in Developing a Reconciliation Action Plan.

 

We hope you enjoyed the presentation.  We do offer a full suite of other courses to improve competence of all in the fire industry. Here is the link