MJRU-INMHL v.2 Indigenous Australian Mental Health Principles and Practice Major (BAppSc)

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.

This Major provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work as an Indigenous Mental Health Practitioner. It aims to empower and strengthen the well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach that encompasses traditional healing practices in the context of mental health best care and treatment modalities. This Major will provide students with comprehensive mental health strategies, skills, knowledge and treatment methodologies to engage and inter-relate with Aboriginal community mental health patients who may be suffering with a mental health illness.

Career Opportunities

Mental Health Practitioner

Major/Stream Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. apply, demonstrate and compile academic knowledge and principles in a variety of contexts to promote self-directed and independent learning

2. think critically and creatively to generate solutions in an academic environment; apply logical processes in problem solving

3. access, evaluate, synthesise information from multiple sources in order to make valid judgements

4. communicate effectively with consideration of audience and purpose, demonstrating respect for others and cultural awareness

5. use technology appropriately to develop research skills, access resources and to communicate effectively to a wide community

6. be self-motivated and take responsibility for one's own learning; develop life-long learning skills to source new and relevant information

7. consider global and cultural issues from a variety of perspectives

8. demonstrate respect for cultural diversity within Indigenous Australia, the wider community and University environment; respect and promote cultural diversity

9. work ethically and professionally both within a team and independently; develop a positive sense of Indigenous identity to empower others in the wider community

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