Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council Workforce Training

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Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council has partnered with CQUniversity to support your training and upskilling.

Build on your skills with flexible and supportive CQUniversity courses.

These nationally recognised qualifications can help you gain practical knowledge that connects to your everyday work. You’ll be supported every step of the way by people who understand your role and your community.

Your course options

HLT30121 - Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

This course is suited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people working in health care support roles under supervision, providing generalist primary health care services.

HLT40221 - Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice

This course is for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who are working or training to become registered Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners, delivering culturally safe health and wellbeing promotion, preventative health care and clinical treatment services.

Fees and funding

Fee-Free TAFE

A limited number of Fee-Free TAFE places are available for 2026 for these qualifications. Fee-Free TAFE is funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments and covers tuition costs for eligible students. You may still need to pay for items like uniforms or other course materials, if required. This funding is limited and may change.

Other funding

If you're not eligible for Fee-Free TAFE or all places have been allocated, there may be other funding options available to help cover your tuition costs. Complete the Register Your Interest form and we’ll work with you to find the best option for you.