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UH-INDMH

Indigenous Mental Health

Undergraduate certificate

Gain the knowledge for a career helping improve the mental health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

Course outline
  • Qualification
    Undergraduate Certificate in Indigenous Mental Health
  • Duration

    Duration

    6 months full-time
  • Credit

    Credit

    100
  • Location

    Location

    Curtin Perth
Course outline

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2024

Semester 1

Online

2025

Semester 1

Online

Course outline

Overview

Overview

If you’re passionate about pursuing a career in mental health and want to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities, this undergraduate certificate is the perfect starting point.

In this six-month course you will learn about the factors that contribute to mental health and how holistic practice can enable care and treatment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

You’ll learn the signs and symptoms of common mental health disorders –
including mood affective disorders such as depression, bipolar and anxiety disorders – and the association between trans-generational trauma and depression among Stolen Generations peoples.

You’ll also examine human developmental milestones, from conception to adulthood, and consider the implications of trauma and adverse childhood experiences on these milestones.

For your final unit, you can choose to study Australian Health and Political Systems or Indigenous Public Health and Health Promotion.

Australian Health and Political Systems analyses Australia’s political system and representation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Indigenous Public Health and Health Promotion explores learning styles, beliefs and attitudes that are significant to health-related behaviours.

After completing this undergraduate certificate, you’ll qualify for entry into this course:

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Indigenous Professional Practices), Indigenous Australian Mental Health Principles and Practice major.

This course offers a seamless pathway from the undergraduate certificate to your new career in healthcare. You’ll also receive credit for completing the undergraduate certificate, reducing the number of units needed to gain your degree.

What you'll learn

  • apply principles and concepts of Indigenous Mental Health in a variety of contexts relevant to further learning and/or paraprofessional work
  • apply critical and creative thinking and problem solving skills relevant to Indigenous Mental Health to generate innovative solutions to problems
  • use technology appropriately to communicate effectively with patients, carers and other health care professionals
  • consider global perspectives on Indigenous Mental Health and international Indigenous Mental Health standards
  • demonstrate respect for Indigenous values, cultures and knowledges and consider Indigenous perspectives on Indigenous Mental Health
  • work professionally in teams and independently, and demonstrate life-long learning skills

Why study Indigenous Mental Health at Curtin?

Indigenous engagement

Our Health Sciences Indigenous Engagement team can support you throughout your studies.

Koorda network

Koorda are staff members who identify as Indigenous allies and provide you with course guidance and other support.

Culturally appropriate study environment

We promote Indigenous health studies in all our health courses and provide a culturally appropriate learning environment.

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and scholarships

Australian and New Zealand student indicative fees

2024 Fee year:

$3,900*

Commonwealth supported

Commonwealth supported

2025 Fee year:

$4,100*

Commonwealth supported

Commonwealth supported

Fees are indicative first year only and are subject to passage of legislation.

*The indicative first-year fee is calculated on 200 credit points, which is the typical full-time study load per year, however some courses require additional study to be completed, in which case the fee will be higher than that shown.

This fee is a guide only. It may vary depending on the units you choose and does not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks – visit other fees and charges for more information. For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Study Assist website

To be eligible for the Commonwealth supported fee:

  • Australian citizens must complete some of their course of study while residing in Australia.
  • Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens must be residing in Australia for the entire course.

For further information on eligibility please refer to the Australian Government Study Assist website.

If you’re not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.

Looking for more detail on the course structure?

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Location

For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

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2024

Semester 1
  • Online

2025

Semester 1
  • Online

All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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  • Curtin course code: UH-INDMH
  • Last updated on: 11 December 2024

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