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Ideal for current and aspiring health professionals, the Graduate Certificate in First Nations Public Health is designed to deepen your understanding of public health, systems thinking, and culturally responsive practice across the health and social service sectors.
With a strong emphasis on Indigenous knowledge systems, relational ethics, and community-led approaches, the course fosters the development of respectful, reflective, and effective practitioners who can navigate complex health landscapes with cultural humility and integrity.
You will critically engage with the historical and contemporary determinants of health affecting First Nations peoples, while exploring frameworks that privilege Indigenous voices, leadership, and lived experience. The course encourages systems-level thinking and ethical responsiveness, preparing you to contribute meaningfully to equitable and culturally safe health outcomes.
Completion of this course provides an entry pathway into CQU's Master of Social Work (Qualifying) to become eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers and practice social work in Australia and beyond. By studying this pathway, you'll be introduced to core social work theories, ethical frameworks, human development, and the role of social workers in contemporary Australia. Early units build confidence in academic writing, reflective practice, and understanding professional standards, helping you transition smoothly into advanced coursework and field education placements.
Governments and non-government organisations are increasingly working in international and cross-cultural contexts. Examples include international aid and disaster relief situations, development programs, working with migrants and refugees, and working in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The Graduate Certificate in Cross-Cultural Practice can help equip these staff and volunteers to navigate and understand their own cultural disruptions associated with working in a different cultural context, and to develop closer and more productive relationships with local communities as a result of enhanced cross-cultural practices.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Graduate Certificate in Cross-Cultural Practice consists of four core units.
UNIT INFORMATION
For information on the units, you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.
CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION
If you have already completed study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| Term 1, 2026 | Melbourne, Sydney |
| Term 2, 2026 | Melbourne, Sydney |
| Term 1, 2027 | Melbourne, Sydney |
| Term 2, 2027 | Melbourne, Sydney |
This course is no longer available.
Majors and minors are not applicable to this course.
This course has no residential schools.
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
We offer a range of scholarships to support international students. Our merit scholarships are awarded to high-achieving students based on academic excellence and provide course fee reductions ranging from 15% to 25%.
We also have region-specific scholarships for students from selected regions, offering a 25% reduction in course fees.
You don’t need to submit a separate application for scholarships funded by the University. We automatically assess all eligible students for the best available scholarship when you apply for your course.
In addition to your course fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses. These may include visa application fees, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), textbooks and learning materials, checks and certifications, living expenses and more.
Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.
This course is no longer available.
CQUniversity acknowledges Traditional Owners and Custodians and pays respect to the Elders of all First Nations peoples of Australia.CQUniversity Australia is a trading name of Central Queensland University
ABN: 39 181 103 288
RTO Code: 40939
CRICOS: 00219C
TEQSA: PRV12073
