Course Level
Graduate Certificate
CRICOS
119302J
Graduate Certificate in First Nations Public Health
Ideal for 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.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
CQUniversity Melbourne | Full-time - 0.5 years Part-time - 1 years | N/A | N/A |
CQUniversity Sydney | Full-time - 0.5 years Part-time - 1 years | N/A | N/A |
Online Study | Online/Off-campus - 6 years Part-time - 1 years | N/A | N/A |
Structure
4 units (24 credit points).
Entry requirements
- To be considered for entry into this course, you must demonstrate the following: a completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent Bachelor degree, in any discipline, or higher equivalent qualification
- or a completed AQF equivalent Diploma in any discipline
- with a minimum 1 years’ experience within a health, wellbeing or social work*
- or a completed AQF Certificate IV or Diploma from a health, wellbeing or social work Training Package
- with a minimum 2 years’ experience within the health, wellbeing or community services field*
- or a minimum of 3 years’ experience within a health, wellbeing or social work*. *Relevant employment experience in health, wellbeing or social work settings. Employment experience must be shown in a statement of service, which is presented on a company letterhead, signed, and dated by a delegated authority from within the organisation (e.g. line supervisor or human resource officer). The statement must contain your full name, position title, duties performed, employment start date (mm/yyyy) and end date (mm/yyyy), or stating you are still employed, if applicable. English Language Proficiency Requirements: Refer to the course page for more details.