Testimonials
Hear from our learning community...
JULIE B.
This course was well presented using a variety of styles, text, videos & images. It was well organised into historical contexts & modern issues to take the learner of a journey of understanding & empathy. I was able to revisit many stories such as the Freedom Rides and was given even more wonderful images and insights to expand my previous experiences.
Dominique H.
Thank you for this course. All Australian schools should make learning the history of their country mandatory, including understanding the reasons behind the statistics in Australia. These issues are reflected historically and in real time across all Commonwealth countries, affecting and marginalising Indigenous communities through targeting, vilification, disenfranchisement, and displacement.
Dawn R.
I found this course very useful and informative. It was easy to navigate around the site and the information is a must do and very important for anyone who is working with Aboriginal people or working in remote communities.
Helen B.
I have learnt so much in this course. It is very well put together and easy to follow even if I stopped for a break it was easy to resume the course. I have learnt more about Relationships not only with Indigenous but also non Indigenous, and to respect others Cultures and beliefs.
Erin L.
Great course to cover off the basics of this area of cultural sensitivity, I learned a good deal.
Kim H.
Course content was factual, interesting, insightful and thought provoking for reflection and respect.
Colin D.
I have been drawn positively towards a deeper understanding of Indigenous people and their plight. This introductory course hardly scrapes the surface of the wrongs visited upon indigenous people for over two centuries since Cook's first contact. It grieves me every time I hear personal accounts of victims who have lived through the horrible mismanagement of institutions charged with protection and nurturing of the children Stolen from their families by ugly Darwinian laws. Courses like this one will help us all to grow in our respect and caring for Australia's Indigenous population.
Hanne C.
This course was well written. I found the information very enlightening with some really important ideas for engaging with Indigenous students.
Henriette DG.
A wonderful insight to the history and culture of the Indigenous people of Australia and the challenges faced by them after colonisation.
Wendy W.
As a displaced Aboriginal (that is... my family was denied knowledge of, and access to, our Aboriginal ancestry), I found this course to be enlightening. I can't wait to move on to the next module and hopefully learn more about my roots. Thank you!
Jenny L.
An extremely informative course. There was a lot of content to get through particularly with the added time for the videos. The selection of videos was excellent and well put together. I have studied Aboriginal history and culture and worked in Indigenous communities for many years but still found I was learning something more about Aboriginal people and their culture on every page. I am very glad I completed the course and hope that I can better support Aboriginal communities to stand together in strength and unity toward common goals.
Karina G.
Positive and insightful. This course demonstrates the history and how we as individuals can learn and work with Aboriginal people to provide a holistic approach for future generations.
Anup John P.
This course was intense, informative and worth every dime. I have learnt so much from it and feel more connected to the beautiful custodians of this country. The videos, history lessons, articles and narrative depicts the struggles of the past and the need for reforms together as a nation. This sort of a training should be made mandatory from school level to all the way up to government bodies. Keep it up and looking forward to the next course. Kudos!
Lann M.
I wanted to express my deep appreciation for all things culturally. I want to convey how honored I am to upon such historical county. This has been the most emotional PL I have done and one of the most emotion moments since arriving to these shores. Again I thank and acknowledge all traditional custodians of all countries across this great land. Thanks from an emotional visitor.
Bridget F.
Thank you for providing this simple to understand, straightforward course. It provides a great entry point for understanding the many complexities that exist around Indigenous culture.
Kasha K.
Great overview and touch base on some simple things that white Australia has got wrong for so many years. Good course. Everyone working in Australia should complete! Well done.
Gerold M.
Very happy with this short and simple course. Gained some great understanding I didn't have before, even with some multi-cultural education done.
Abidemi A.
Very rich content helps the reader to be objective when relating to Aboriginal matters.
Margaret H.
Excellent: clear, concise and well planned. I am impressed that the major events regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are included in an engaging manner. The accompanying pictures aid my ability to memorise these events. The last session on the high importance that Aboriginal people place on relationships and respectful communication was beautifully presented and expressed.
Erin M.
Very easy reading with lots of historical footage well documented💖
Kirsty N
Great introduction to important topics on Indigenous Cultural Awareness - It made me realise how little I knew and how much I still have to learn.
Killki S.
This course covers the foundations of the Indigenous culture very well. Easy to follow and complete as well.
Milica B.
Very informative I have a much clearer understanding of the journey. Thank you.
Braden S
This is a great course to get a basic understanding on Aboriginal culture and historical events.
David S.
Easily understood with in-depth content. This was a very informative course, easily understood and meets a range of different learning objectives.
Leanne G.
Very informative. I can't wait to learn more.
Lesley C.
Wonderful and inspirational information given, it will empower greater understanding and support.
Chris S.
Congruent with the material. Excellent - very well written and explained.