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Graduate Certificate of First Nations Culturally Safe Health Leadership

Domestic students
Graduate Certificate of First Nations Culturally Safe Health Leadership (GFHL)
Entry requirements
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Study mode
  • Online
Campus
  • -
Duration
  • 0.5 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • May, Jan*
Intakes
* The first intake for this degree is in May 2025 (Block 3).

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Overview

  • This graduate certificate is designed to equip all healthcare professionals with the specialised knowledge and skills required to effectively lead and deliver culturally safe  healthcare to First Nations peoples across diverse settings  
  • Benefit from studies focusing on increasing leadership skills, and a community development approach. 
  • Be empowered as a healthcare professional – to build the confidence, skills and expertise needed to contribute to improving health outcomes for First Nations peoples.  
  • Learn from globally recognised academics and practitioners in First Nations health and cultural safety and benefit from strong partnerships with the tertiary healthcare sector, Aboriginal Communication Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHO) and healthcare leaders for practical, real-world learning. 
  • Explore critical topic areas including clinical leadership across diverse clinical settings, cultural safety for health care professionals, historical and contemporary Indigenous health policies and First Nation community-controlled health leadership, and the impact of climate change on First Nation health. 
  • Gain a strong understanding of cultural safety and health equity. Be equipped with the knowledge to influence policy, drive community health initiatives, and contribute to the sustainable development of First Nations communities.   

Entry requirements 

  • Applicants must have registration with a professionally accredited health organisation, such as (but not limited to) the Australian Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), or Speech Pathology Australia. Alternatively, applicants must be recognised as a self-registered health professional. 

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL).

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 4 units.

Courses to be studied Units
1 x 1-unit course 1
6 x 0.5-unit courses  3
Total 4

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for your study (4 units) in this degree are:

Study Mode Cost
Commonwealth supported

The Federal Government contributes to the cost of your course and you need to pay a student contribution.

AUD 4676
Domestic full fee paying

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 14160

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2025. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP.

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

Intakes

Select to start your degree in one of the following intakes:

Study period  Application closing date Orientation  Study period start date Finish date
Block 3, 2025 Monday 5 May Monday 5 May Monday 12 May Friday 27 June
Block 1, 2026 Monday 12 January Monday 12 January Monday 19 January Friday 6 March

Further information

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