Cultural awareness course

We are inviting expressions of interest from clinicians for sponsored places in Charles Sturt University’s online microcredential course, First Nations Cultural Awareness Journey.

In this transformative cultural awareness course, you’ll explore the cultural practices, government policies and real-world issues affecting First Nations peoples in Australia. You will also gain the skills and nuanced critical thinking to enhance your personal and professional engagement with First Nations peoples.

Valued at $250, we are offering this course at no cost to successful applicants.

To be eligible for a sponsored position, you must reside in or provide face-to-face services in our footprint.

This online course is self-paced and takes approximately 12 hours to complete, and you will learn how to:

• reflect on the cultural and historical patterns that have shaped First Nations lives and how these continue to affect Australian society and professional practice today
• critically examine your own values, biases and beliefs about First Nations peoples and their cultural backgrounds.

Successful applicants will receive:

• access to the program and resources until December 2026
• a certificate of completion from Charles Sturt University and Three Rivers DRH.

Expressions of interest are invited from individuals and organisations. Places are limited, with a maximum of 20 people per organisation, to ensure this education is shared across multiple institutions. Priority will be given to our student placement partners.

Expressions of interest close 28 February 2026.

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