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Health single units

Work in communities you care about and develop the personal and professional skills to help others lead healthier, happier lives.

Gain the expertise to transform people's lives

Want to help improve community health, wellbeing and inclusiveness? Grow your understanding of health concepts or open up new communication and collaboration opportunities by learning Auslan, and make a difference in the lives of others. Plus, every unit is available on our premium online learning platform, allowing you to study when and where it suits you.

Single units available for study

  • Auslan and the Deaf Community: Health and Wellbeing (undergraduate)

    Single unit

    This undergraduate unit provides an introduction to Auslan and issues relevant to the Australian deaf community. In weekly practical sessions, you will learn Auslan vocabulary for conversation and communication, with a focus on health, wellbeing and relevant environments.

  • Auslan and the Deaf Community: Health and Wellbeing (postgraduate)

    Single unit

    This postgraduate unit provides an introduction to Auslan and issues relevant to the Australian deaf community. In weekly practical sessions, you will learn Auslan vocabulary for conversation and communication, with a focus on health, wellbeing and relevant environments.

  • Understanding Health

    Single unit

    Explore the complex factors and issues that impact health and wellbeing across a wide range of demographics. You’ll gain an understanding of the determinants of selected health issues in urban and rural Australia, as well as in global contexts.

  • Health Information and Data

    Single unit

    Be equipped with the necessary skills to be a consumer and provider of health research information. You’ll be introduced to qualitative research practices and will learn how to critically analyse population health research.

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