CQUniversity Unit Profile
INDG40016 Indigenous Australians and Health
Indigenous Australians and Health
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General Information

Overview

This unit offers a broad overview of Indigenous Australian health. It begins by examining Indigenous Australian identity and the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples prior to colonisation. This is contrasted with the impacts on Indigenous Australian identity from earlier indifferent practices of governance, to formal government policies of protectionism/segregation, assimilation and self-determination and their profound effects on the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The unit then overviews Indigenous Australian health in the current context, exploring Aboriginal community-controlled health services, Torres Strait Islander health services, primary health care services, differences between Indigenous Australian men's and women's health, health promotion and research, and Indigenous Australian models of health care.

Details

Career Level: Non-award
Unit Level: Not Applicable
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 10
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

There are no requisites for this unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 1 - 2022

Online

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Non-award unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment
Weighting: 40%
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 40%
3. Online Quiz(zes)
Weighting: 20%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Staff feedback

Feedback

Low participation in Zoom sessions due to student availability.

Recommendation

Continue to offer weekly Zoom sessions and schedule individual consultation sessions as required by students.

Feedback from Staff feedback

Feedback

Positive feedback on the e-reading list.

Recommendation

Keep the e-reading list up-to-date and relevant to assessments.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Evaluate the health status of Indigenous Australians prior to European colonisation
  2. Analyse the historical and contemporary impacts of government policies upon the health of Indigenous Australians
  3. Explain differences between various health care services available to Indigenous Australians
  4. Identify Indigenous models of health care and promotion in Australia.
Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Written Assessment - 40%
2 - Written Assessment - 40%
3 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Self Management
2 - Communication
3 - Information Literacy
4 - Information Technology Competence
5 - Problem Solving
6 - Critical Thinking
7 - Cross-Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical Practice
9 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

There are no required textbooks.

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Laurence Armstrong Unit Coordinator
l.armstrong@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 07 Mar 2022

Module/Topic

Unit Introduction

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 14 Mar 2022

Module/Topic

Aboriginal Health Before Colonisation

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 21 Mar 2022

Module/Topic

Torres Strait Islander Health Before Colonisation

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Complete Quiz 1

Week 4 Begin Date: 28 Mar 2022

Module/Topic

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Since Colonisation

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 Begin Date: 04 Apr 2022

Module/Topic

Health in Remote and Homelands Aboriginal Communities

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 11 Apr 2022

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 18 Apr 2022

Module/Topic

Aboriginal Health in Rural Communities

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Complete Quiz 2 

Week 7 Begin Date: 25 Apr 2022

Module/Topic

Aboriginal Health in Regional and Metropolitan Communities

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 02 May 2022

Module/Topic

Torres Strait Islander Health

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Academic Essay Due: Week 8 Friday (6 May 2022) 11:55 pm AEST
Week 9 Begin Date: 09 May 2022

Module/Topic

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Professionals

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Complete Quiz 3

Week 10 Begin Date: 16 May 2022

Module/Topic

Issues Impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 11 Begin Date: 23 May 2022

Module/Topic

Where to from here?

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 12 Begin Date: 30 May 2022

Module/Topic

Unit Review

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Complete Quiz 4


Academic Essay Due: Week 12 Friday (3 June 2022) 11:55 pm AEST
Online Quiz(zes) Due: Week 12 Friday (3 June 2022) 11:55 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 06 Jun 2022

Module/Topic

There are no examinations for this unit

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Term Specific Information

Unit Coordinator: Laurie Armstrong

Email: l.armstrong@cqu.edu.au

Telephone: 07 4930 9251

Mobile: 0418 373 373

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Academic Essay

Task Description

Choose one topic from the list below (or negotiate an alternative topic with your Unit Coordinator), and write a 1000-1200 word academic essay.

  1. Discuss the health of Australian Aboriginal people prior to the arrival of non- Indigenous people into Australia.
  2. Discuss the health of Torres Strait Islanders prior to the arrival of the first missionaries. You may wish to compare and contrast the varied dietary patterns that existed throughout Torres Strait.
  3. Try to explain the nature of colonisation. What were the historical impacts of colonisation on the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
  4. Discuss the health of Aboriginal people in remote and homeland Aboriginal communities. What are the major factors at work here? If you wish, you can use an example in your discussion.
  5. Discuss the health of Aboriginal Australians in rural communities. You may use an example from a rural community if you wish.

In your response, present a balanced coverage of the arguments in relation to the topic. No matter how passionate you may be about your topic, remember that you must write objectively and without emotion. You will need to research widely and reference accurately. You should include at least 4-6 sources in your reference list, but more is always better. You are required to use the Harvard Style of referencing.

Remember that this is an academic essay and so should be properly presented with an introduction, the body of the essay (or the main discussion), a conclusion, and a reference list. Use 1.5 or double line spacing and a clear font such as Times New Roman 12 or Arial 11.


Assessment Due Date

Week 8 Friday (6 May 2022) 11:55 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 10 Friday (20 May 2022)


Weighting
40%

Assessment Criteria

Academic Content

  • Understanding of the unit material relevant to the assessment task
  • Evidence of research
  • Demonstration of task comprehension
  • Relevance to the topic

Writing skills

  • Logical organisation of ideas and arguments
  • Accuracy and fairness in representing the views discussed
  • Clarity of expression, avoidance of grammatical errors, correct use of words
  • Demonstration appropriate essay structure
  • Adherence to word  length requirements

Referencing skills

  • Use of authoritative academic sources
  • Acknowledgement of sources through correct in-text referencing and corresponding accurate reference list
  • Use of Harvard style of referencing


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Evaluate the health status of Indigenous Australians prior to European colonisation.
  • Analyse the historical and contemporary impacts of government policies upon the health of Indigenous Australians.


Graduate Attributes
  • Self Management
  • Communication
  • Information Literacy
  • Critical Thinking
  • Cross-Cultural Competence
  • Ethical Practice

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Academic Essay

Task Description

Choose one topic from the list below (or negotiate an alternative topic with your Unit Coordinator), and write a 1000 - 1200 word academic essay.

  1. What are the main issues associated with Aboriginal health in regional and metropolitan communities? How do these issues compare with those in rural or remote Aboriginal communities?
  2. Present a summary of Torres Strait Islander health. How does this generally compare with the health of mainland Aboriginal Australians?
  3. Analyse the roles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals in Australia. You may like to discuss a specific field, such as nursing, or you may simply generalise about the topic.
  4. Choose a specific issue that impacts upon the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and demonstrates your understanding of this issue.
  5. Will Indigenous Australians eventually 'close the gap' and enjoy the same health status as all other Australians? Be sure to provide evidence for the arguments that you present.

In your response, please utilise feedback from the previous assessment. As before, you will need to research widely and reference accurately. You should include at least 4-6 sources in your reference list, but more is always better. You are required to use the Harvard Style of referencing.

Remember that this is an academic essay and so should be properly presented with an introduction, the body of the essay (or the main discussion), a conclusion, and a reference list. Use 1.5 or double line spacing and a clear font such as Times New Roman 12 or Arial 11.


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Friday (3 June 2022) 11:55 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Review/Exam Week Friday (10 June 2022)


Weighting
40%

Assessment Criteria

Academic content

  • Understanding of the unit material relevant to the assessment task
  • Evidence of research
  • Relevance to the topic

Writing skills

  • Logical organisation of ideas and arguments
  • Accuracy and fairness in representing the views discussed
  • Clarity of expression, avoidance of grammatical errors, correct use of words
  • Demonstration of appropriate essay structure
  • Adherence to word length requirements

Referencing skills

  • Use of authoritative academic sources
  • Acknowledgment of sources through correct in-text referencing and corresponding accurate reference list
  • Use of Harvard style referencing.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Explain differences between various health care services available to Indigenous Australians.
  • Identify Indigenous models of health care and promotion in Australia.


Graduate Attributes
  • Self Management
  • Communication
  • Information Literacy
  • Critical Thinking
  • Cross-Cultural Competence
  • Ethical Practice

3 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
Online Quiz(zes)

Task Description

This assessment consists of four (4) quizzes that are available on the Moodle unit site. Although the four quizzes are due on Friday of Week 12, we encourage you to complete each quiz in the weeks they are scheduled: weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12. Each quiz will test your knowledge of the unit material for the previous three weeks and consist of ten (10) questions that are randomly selected from a question bank. Each quiz will be worth 5% of the total grade for the unit and the complete assessment of four quizzes will be worth 20% of the total grade for this unit. Although a mark will be available to you after the completion of each quiz, the final grade will not be shown until the end of the term.

Points to note:

  • You will be allowed two attempts at each quiz.
  • There will be no time limit on quizzes.
  • The attempt with the highest grade will be accepted for assessment.
  • You are encouraged to refer to the unit materials in order to obtain as many correct answers as possible.
  • If you have technical problems with the quiz, please contact the unit coordinator or TASAC as soon as possible.


Number of Quizzes

4


Frequency of Quizzes

Other


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Friday (3 June 2022) 11:55 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

The quiz is set up so that you will know your score as soon as you have finished.


Weighting
20%

Assessment Criteria

You are marked according to the number of correct responses for each quiz.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Evaluate the health status of Indigenous Australians prior to European colonisation.
  • Analyse the historical and contemporary impacts of government policies upon the health of Indigenous Australians.
  • Explain differences between various health care services available to Indigenous Australians.
  • Identify Indigenous models of health care and promotion in Australia.


Graduate Attributes
  • Self Management
  • Communication
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Cross-Cultural Competence

Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.

As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.

What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.

Why is academic integrity important?

A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.

Where can I get assistance?

For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.

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