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92276 Indigenous Health: Women and Babies

6cp; 10 weeks, 3hpw theoretical
Undergraduate

This subject enhances the students' understanding and awareness of the issues related to health of Indigenous people, in particular, Australian Aboriginal people. Students are given an opportunity to explore their personal and professional conceptualisation of health. Students also examine the ways that colonialism has impacted, and continues to impact, on the health of Aboriginal peoples through cultural, political and socioeconomic circumstances. Primary health care initiatives that have been implemented to address the health of Indigenous women and babies in Australia and other countries is also examined.


Detailed subject description.

Fee information

2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $520.25
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,250.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

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