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Yuwahn Wupin
"Yuwahn Wupin" from Yugambeh language translates to "culturally able". Yuwahn Wupin has been designed and informed by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework. The Framework is nationally recognised to ensure student learning is focused, as “improved healthcare outcomes for Australia's First Peoples requires health professionals to be both clinically and culturally capable” (Department of Health, 2016).
Yuwahn Wupin (culturally able)
Course overview
Yuwahn Wupin is comprised of five modules. Each module aligns with the five interconnected cultural capabilities of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework. Refer to the image below.
The Graduate Cultural Capability Model identifies the capabilities that graduates develop after undertaking studies in a tertiary setting where the Framework has been implemented.
The model is based on the principles that:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients are at the centre of health delivery
- the ultimate delivery goal is to enable better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
How to engage
- Read the module content information.
- Engage with the interactive features (as they are important learning materials).
- Test your knowledge by completing the five quizzes for your assessment.
- Please read the following Griffith University agreement for accessing and engaging with this course: Yuwahn Wupin Agreement.
NB: Yuwahn Wupin will take approximately two hours to complete. For enquiries and support please email fphu@griffith.edu.au.
What does it mean to be culturally capable when working with First Peoples of Australia?
In order to become culturally capable when working with First Australians, staff (academic and general) and students must have:
- an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures and identities
- an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples achievements and visions
- the ability to work skilfully and purposefully with First Australians and communities in professional contexts (Department of Health, 2015, GU RAP, Australian Institute of School Leadership, Universities Australia, Indigenous Education and UA Cultural competencies 2011).
Please now view the video (3min 27sec) Griffith University Graduate Attributes
Griffith badge
Upon completion of all five cultural capability modules you will earn a Yuwahn Wupin digital badge. You must achieve a minimum score of five in each of the five quiz modules to receive a Griffith Credential for your professional portfolio.
Badge attainment is recognition you have engaged with the module content, completed the quizzes and achieved outcomes that are aligned to the First Peoples Health Curriculum; the First Peoples goals; and the Griffith University: Graduate Attributes regarding cultural capability. Add it to your professional development portfolio.
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Acknowledgment of Country
The First Peoples Health Unit acknowledges the wisdom inherent in the Traditional Custodians of Australia as the oldest surviving culture in the world. We recognise their custodianship of the land on which all Griffith University campuses are located. We recognise the connection to their land, air, sea and community. We would like to pay our respect to their Elders and Leaders that are past, present, and future. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Contact us
Phone: 07 567 80508
Email: fphu@griffith.edu.au
Office: Room 3.16 Academic 1 (G01) Gold Coast campus Griffith University