Understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures is a foundation-level learning experience developed by Centre for Cultural Competence Australia (CCCA). The session introduces you to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, and perspectives, supporting the development of cultural understanding, self-awareness, and respectful engagement with First Nations peoples.

Aligned with the KNOWING domain of the Commonwealth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability Framework, the course explores essential cultural concepts including identity, kinship systems, connection to Country, language, worldviews, and the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

You will also gain important historical context through an introduction to colonisation and dispossession, helping build understanding of contemporary realities for First Nations peoples today.

This session is the first in a three-part cultural capability learning journey, progressing from cultural awareness to cultural competence and ultimately cultural safety. For more information on these other parts and to register, click here for Part 2 and Part 3.

By undertaking this course, you will:

• Develop foundational knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and perspectives
• Understand key cultural concepts such as Country, kinship, identity, language, and community diversity
• Explore the historical impacts of colonisation and how these influence present-day experiences
• Strengthen cultural self-awareness and reflect on how your own cultural lens shapes interactions
• Build confidence to engage respectfully and meaningfully with First Nations peoples
• Begin your broader cultural capability journey toward culturally responsive and inclusive practice

Note: The Centre for Cultural Competence Australia (CCCA) is a specialist organisation focused on building cultural capability through high-quality training and development. All CCCA training is grounded in evidence-based frameworks and delivered in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander subject matter experts

This session is suitable for:

This course is designed for anyone seeking to build a respectful and informed foundation for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

It is suitable for individuals across all roles, sectors, and levels of experience - whether you are beginning your cultural learning journey or deepening your existing understanding.

This course supports learners to develop the knowledge and self-awareness needed to engage with cultural humility, challenge assumptions, and contribute to more culturally safe environment.

 

COURSE ACCESS

This course is delivered online and provides a flexible learning platform, available 24/7, allowing you to complete the course in your own time at a time and pace convenient to you.

Please note the webinar platform which is used to provide this course is managed independently of Occupational Therapy Australia. By signing up to the course you are agreeing for Occupational Therapy Australia to enrol you to the external online course platform and for the platform CCCA.com.au to have access to your name and email address.

Upon registering and paying for the CPD you will be sent an email from The Centre for The Centre for Cultural Competence Australia (CCCA) with your access details.

Participants will have 6 months to access the course.

 

CPD HOURS

Total CPD claimable workshop hours: 5 hours 

A certificate of attendance will be issued upon completion of the full course.

 

REGISTRATION FEES

OTA Member: $105

Non-member: $140

Members must be logged in with username and password to register at the member rate.

 

DISCLAIMER

All information is correct at the time of publication. OTA reserves the right to alter or delete items from the CPD calendar as required, and takes no responsibility for any errors, omissions, and changes.

All resources including copies of the presentation, along with all supporting documents and links are not for distribution and are the property of the presenter.

An OTA staff member or representative may be photographing this event for use in OTA publications and/or on OTA social media sites. If you do not wish to be photographed, or have your image published please make this known to the OTA representative at your course or contact OTA on 1300 682 878 or info@otaus.com.au

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms and Conditions including OTA’s refund and cancellation policy are available here

 

CONTACT US

Please email info@otaus.com.au or phone 1300 682 878