About this Course

 It is important to be honest when using the terms Elder, Uncle, and Aunty. This requires knowledge rather than blind trust. If you interact with Indigenous stakeholders, then this course will tell you when to apply the titles, and when to avoid them.

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    • WHAT DID AN ELDER DO IN TRADITIONAL COMMUNITIES?

    • HOW DID A PERSON BECOME AN ELDER IN THE PAST?

    • TRADITIONAL OWNERS
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    • CULTURAL AUTHORITY AND CULTURAL ACCOUNTABILITY

    • THE CONNECTION BETWEEN REMOTENESS AND CULTURAL ATTACHMENT

    • CULTURE EVOLVES

    • WHO IS AN ELDER NOW?

    • CULTURAL ELDER AND SERVICE ELDER

    • WHAT IF THERE IS NO TRADITIONAL OWNER GROUP?

    • UNCLE AND AUNTY

    • EMERGING ELDERS
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    • TAKE ALL REASONABLE CARE

    • MITIGATE RISK

    • ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

    • TIME TO REFLECT - ELDERS IN ACTION

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    • QUIZ READY?

    • ELDERS QUIZ

    • ELDERS INFOGRAPHIC

    • CONCLUSION

    • HOW DID WE DO?

    • WHERE TO NEXT?

    • BIBLIOGRAPHY

Benefits of the Centre for Indigenous Training Courses

Education for you and your team to engage effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

  • Get it Right

    Educate yourself, your team and your colleagues on the issues that matter to establish culturally appropriate strategies, policies and behaviours.

  • Create Stronger Teams

    Be part of the change, by empowering yourself with the cultural competency to create stronger teams that connect and engage more effectively.

  • Learning Pathway

    Each of our courses provides foundational knowledge required to form a learning pathway to further expand your understanding of cultural capability.

FAQ

  • What is the course duration?

    Each of the Centre for Indigenous Training Courses is structured to be completed in about an hour.

  • Do I need to download any software to access the course?

    No, all you need is access to the internet. You can view all course videos and content on mobile, tablet, laptop or computer.

  • Is this an accredited course?

    This is NOT an accredited course, BUT upon finishing, you will receive a certificate of completion. If you are hunting an accredited course, please contact us directly at [email protected] to find out more.