A Short Course presented by the McCaughey Centre and the Onemda Koori Health Unit, Melbourne School of Population Health, University of Melbourne.
17-19 February, to be repeated on the 12-14 April 2010.
- Are you interested in the political context of Indigenous health?
- Are you ever confused or frustrated by the complexity of Indigenous health problems?
- Would you benefit from a range of theoretical tools that would help you negotiate complex issues?
While the historical, social and political context of Indigenous health poses particular challenges for public health practitioners, few have access to the body of scholarship that addresses issues of cultural diversity, power relations, and identity politics. This workshop aims to use interactive exercises, case studies and small group work to:
- introduce key concepts from anthropology, social psychology, sociology and critical Indigenous studies to assist public health practitioners;
- illustrate theories and debates using public health texts, including journal articles, videos, newspaper articles, web resources and policy documents; and
- enhance the ability of public health practitioners to critically analyse texts and apply social science theory to practical public health problems.
Who should attend
This course has been designed as a professional development activity for those in research, policy or service delivery roles within Indigenous health, social work, education and related areas.
Date: Wednesday 17 to Friday 19 February 2010
or
Monday 12 to Wednesday 14 April 2010
Venue: Trinity College, University of Melbourne
Cost: $825
Presenters:
- Dr Yin Paradies, NHMRC Research Fellow, Menzies School of Health Research & University of Melbourne. BSc NTU, MMedStats Newcastle, MPH UC Berkeley, PhD Melb
- Dr Emma Kowal, NHMRC Research Fellow, University of Melbourne. MBBS Melb, BA(Hons) Melb, Grad Cert ATSI Studies NTU, PhD Melb
Registration for the February course by: Monday 25th January 2010
Contact: Hannah Reich
Ph: 03 8344 3180
E-mail (preferred): hsreich@unimelb.edu.au
A word version of the registration form can be obtained from Hannah Reich (hsreich@unimelb.edu.au).