University of Wollongong

Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Trauma and Recovery Practice

The Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Trauma and Recovery Practice responds to issues that have particular relevance in Australian Indigenous communities. It is a multi-disciplinary program where students will apply critical thinking, collaborative practices and judgement when working alongside individuals who have experienced trauma. Most importantly the degree will focus on understanding and applying Indigenous social, and emotional wellbeing principles, practices and healing frameworks. Utilising Aboriginal and western concepts of trauma, this degree focuses on the contributing factors to traumatic experiences, considering the historical, cumulative impact of trauma and current day experiences. This course focuses on the impacts of racism and other factors that can have major health implications on Indigenous Australians.