This course is available to domestic students only

Overview

• Become part of a vital Aboriginal health workforce, making a real difference in communities.
• Gain formal recognition and advance your skills in Aboriginal health and community development.
• Unlock pathways to further study, including a Master of Public Health.

This course is designed to help grow the Aboriginal health workforce and create opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to engage in tertiary education. It will give you the chance to boost your skills and expertise and gain a qualification recognising your experience and the work you do in Aboriginal health and community development.

Specialist Certificate in Empowering Health in Aboriginal Communities careers

After completing this course, you'll further enhance your impact in roles such as:

• Aboriginal Health Worker
• Health Service Manager in Aboriginal community-controlled organisations or other health services
• Community Development Officer
• Health Practitioner in various settings
• Roles in Consumer Advocacy and Policy Development
• And many other vital positions that support the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Your enhanced expertise will allow you to confidently take on more responsibility and lead initiatives that truly make a difference.

Further study

Completing the Specialist Certificate in Empowering Health in Aboriginal Communities you can continue your learning journey by completing two additional subjects to earn the Graduate Certificate in Aboriginal Health in Rural Communities.

These courses also offer a unique pathway into the highly respected Master of Public Health program at the University of Melbourne. They can help you meet the entry requirements for other health-related courses you might be interested in pursuing.