Hi ,
I want to extend an opportunity for you to obtain access to an online First Nations education and awareness development program developed by the AIATSIS – the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies. Specifically, the Core cultural learning course.
Core has been developed by AIATSIS in partnership with the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Department of Social Services. It builds on AIATSIS’ years of research and involvement in cultural competence initiatives and is informed by a research collaboration with the University of Sydney’s National Centre for Cultural Competency.
Core provides a detailed exploration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and issues, as a means of assisting you to enhance your cultural understanding; gain a deeper sense of self-awareness and critical reflection; and enhance your personal and professional capacity to engage respectfully and effectively in an intercultural context.
This is a self-paced, online course for individuals that is made up of 10 modules to be completed by set dates. It is designed to encourage people to understand their own cultural perspectives as the basis for effective interactions with people of (other) diverse backgrounds.
Further information about the course outline can be found at Core Cultural Learning.
Register with Play Australia
The course generally requires 10 or more participants to proceed. To accommodate smaller groups and individuals interested in this training, we'd like to offer our members the opportunity to register directly with us to meet the minimum participant requirement. Once registered through Play Australia, we'll enroll you in the course on your behalf. Play Australia team members and some Board will also participate.
Yarning circles
The Core training program encourages self-organised discussion groups amongst enrolled participants. Play Australia will set up some free online yarning circles to support our enrollees in coming together to reflect on their experiences and support their learning.
Our first yarning circle will be held in December 2024, then resuming in February 2025 and planned according to the needs of the group. Participation in yarning circles is not compulsory, but will be helpful for those of us working through the modules and relieve isolation.
Cost
The direct cost per individual is $90 inc gst. Play Australia is not making any profit from the fee and it will be paid directly to cover the course cost.
Registrations close 16 October 2024. | 
