Specialist Certificate in Empowering Health in Aboriginal Communities
Course code: SC-EHAC
This course is available to domestic students only
AUD $5,000 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
Domestic student
You're considered a domestic student if you're an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or have a permanent humanitarian visa. This applies even if you're studying abroad or have dual Australian citizenship.
Key application dates
UPCOMING INTAKES AND KEY DATES
How to apply
1. Review entry requirements and eligibility
- Check the entry requirements tab of this course page and ensure you meet the admission criteria.
- Review the English language requirements.
- If you are applying for multiple courses, ensure you have confirmed your preference order.
2. Gather your supporting documentation
As part of your application, you’ll be required to submit:
- Transcripts and detailed information related to all previous studies you have undertaken and/or completed, including an explanation of the grading system used and official certified English translation of any document that is not written in English. View further information about supporting documentation.
- Evidence of meeting the University's English language requirements.
- Your curriculum vitae (CV) including work history and specifying if the positions were part time or full time and the number of years/months employed, and contact details of at least two professional referees.
- A personal statement that details further your experience in a field related to Aboriginal Health and/or Aboriginal community development. Please outline your role and the work you undertook; which community/organisation you were or are involved with; key achievements; challenges; and examples of projects or activities you have been involved in.
- You may also submit any relevant documents or examples of your work that you think will support your application.
3. Submit your application
- To get started, begin your application here.
Additional application considerations:
Where a course offers both Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) and Australian full fee (AF) places, you only need to submit an application for one fee type. You will automatically be considered for a CSP if you are eligible.
Ready and eligible to apply?
After you apply
- All communications related to your application, including requests for additional information and application outcomes, will be sent to the email address you registered for your application. To avoid delays, please upload requested information as soon as possible.
- Track the progress of your application via the Application Portal.
- Please note that the Admissions team will only contact you via email if anything else is needed; there's no need to enquire about the timeline in the meantime.
- The time it takes to assess applications can vary. If you're applying for the next intake, this will typically be 4 to 8 weeks after we receive all required documents. Future intakes (beyond the next intake) may have different assessment timelines.
Additional information
As part of the selection process, you will be invited to meet with the teaching team to discuss your interest in this course, your goals, and any questions you may have or support you require.
We can provide individual support to help you complete your application and enrolment. Please contact us at aboriginal-health@unimelb.edu.au or +61 3 5321 4160.
The University also has a dedicated online student support team who can help you prepare and submit your application.
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.
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