This subject will engage students in critically examining professional practice in occupational therapy in relation to Indigenous Australian people, considering the impact of standpoint. Students will analyse the social, cultural and historical dimensions of the diverse experiences of Australian Indigenous people to design strategies for ongoing development informed by a human rights and social justice framework. Students will consider strengths-based and community-led approaches for engaging with Indigenous Australian people and diverse cultural groups. They will debate the impact of a range of issues on occupational therapy practice leading to a critical evaluation of the effect occupational therapy could have on contemporary global, national or local sociocultural and political issues.
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2022.
HD/FL
One session
School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences
Students must be enrolled in Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
IKC 100
OCC 304
OCC413
The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of OCC415 in Session 2 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.