Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness Training Course (AUS Version)
$27.50 inc. GST
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness Training Course builds understanding of the history, language, culture, and lived experiences of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia. Through a review of historical context and current statistics, participants develop a clearer picture of the barriers First Nations peoples continue to face — and what a genuinely inclusive workplace looks like in practice.
This course is designed for Australian workplaces seeking to foster cultures of inclusion and equality. It is suitable for employees at every level and concludes with an instant digital completion certificate.
This course will take approximately 33 minutes to complete.
Why is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness Course Important?
Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience prejudice and discrimination across many areas of life in Australia, including in the workplace. When employees lack cultural awareness, organisations risk perpetuating exclusion — whether through uninformed assumptions, poor communication, or workplace cultures that don’t reflect the diversity of the communities they serve.
Workplaces that reflect community diversity perform better — but diversity alone is not enough. Without genuine understanding and inclusion, the benefits of a diverse workforce go unrealised. This course addresses that gap by building meaningful awareness that supports respectful, equitable working relationships.
This course supports organisations in upholding their commitment to inclusion and meeting their responsibilities under Australian anti-discrimination frameworks.
Who Should Complete This Course
- Employees in any Australian workplace who work alongside or serve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Managers and team leaders are responsible for building inclusive team cultures
- HR and People & Culture professionals are driving diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of First Nations peoples and their contribution to diverse, inclusive workplaces
Topics Covered
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Statistics and anti-discrimination legislation
- Barriers to inclusion
- Strategies for inclusion
Course Experience
This course is fully online and accessible at any time, from any device. Learning is delivered through interactive, scenario-based content that reflects real workplace situations. Learners can complete the course at their own pace, pausing and resuming as needed.
There is no formal assessment for this course. On completion, participants receive an instant digital completion certificate suitable for record-keeping. The course meets WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards and is designed to be accessible to learners across all literacy levels.
Assessment
No formal scored assessment – instead, reflection points and knowledge checks are embedded throughout
Related Courses
- Equal Employment Opportunity for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
- Equal Employment Opportunity for Managers Training Course (AUS Version)
- Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
- Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment for Managers Training Course (AUS Version)
- Sexual Harassment Awareness for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
- Sexual Harassment Awareness for Managers Training Course (AUS Version)
- Mental Health Awareness for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
- Diversity Awareness in the Workplace Training Pathway (AUS Version)
- Workplace Diversity in Action Training Course (AUS Version)
- Modern Slavery Awareness for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify key aspects of the history, culture, and languages of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Recognise the barriers and challenges faced by First Nations peoples in Australian workplaces and communities
- Describe how cultural awareness contributes to more inclusive and equitable workplace environments
- Apply respectful communication and behaviours when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Contribute to a workplace culture that values diversity and supports First Nations inclusion
Organisational Benefits
- Strengthen inclusion across teams by building consistent cultural awareness at every level
- Reduce the risk of uninformed behaviours that lead to discrimination complaints or exclusion
- Demonstrate a documented organisational commitment to First Nations inclusion and reconciliation
- Support diversity initiatives with training grounded in Australian workplace realities
- Build a workplace culture that reflects the diversity of Australian communities
| Platforms | Desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile (widescreen) |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari are supported (typically versions from 2019 onwards). IE11 is not supported |
| Hosting | Enrol in Tribal Habits portal |
| Accessible | Yes, meets WCAG 2.2 guidelines at a Level AA standard – More info on WCAG 2.2 here |
Description
Why is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness Course Important?
Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience prejudice and discrimination across many areas of life in Australia, including in the workplace. When employees lack cultural awareness, organisations risk perpetuating exclusion — whether through uninformed assumptions, poor communication, or workplace cultures that don’t reflect the diversity of the communities they serve.
Workplaces that reflect community diversity perform better — but diversity alone is not enough. Without genuine understanding and inclusion, the benefits of a diverse workforce go unrealised. This course addresses that gap by building meaningful awareness that supports respectful, equitable working relationships.
This course supports organisations in upholding their commitment to inclusion and meeting their responsibilities under Australian anti-discrimination frameworks.
Who Should Complete This Course
- Employees in any Australian workplace who work alongside or serve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Managers and team leaders are responsible for building inclusive team cultures
- HR and People & Culture professionals are driving diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of First Nations peoples and their contribution to diverse, inclusive workplaces
Topics Covered
Topics Covered
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Statistics and anti-discrimination legislation
- Barriers to inclusion
- Strategies for inclusion
Experience
Course Experience
This course is fully online and accessible at any time, from any device. Learning is delivered through interactive, scenario-based content that reflects real workplace situations. Learners can complete the course at their own pace, pausing and resuming as needed.
There is no formal assessment for this course. On completion, participants receive an instant digital completion certificate suitable for record-keeping. The course meets WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards and is designed to be accessible to learners across all literacy levels.
Assessment
No formal scored assessment – instead, reflection points and knowledge checks are embedded throughout
Related Courses
- Equal Employment Opportunity for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
- Equal Employment Opportunity for Managers Training Course (AUS Version)
- Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
- Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment for Managers Training Course (AUS Version)
- Sexual Harassment Awareness for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
- Sexual Harassment Awareness for Managers Training Course (AUS Version)
- Mental Health Awareness for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
- Diversity Awareness in the Workplace Training Pathway (AUS Version)
- Workplace Diversity in Action Training Course (AUS Version)
- Modern Slavery Awareness for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify key aspects of the history, culture, and languages of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Recognise the barriers and challenges faced by First Nations peoples in Australian workplaces and communities
- Describe how cultural awareness contributes to more inclusive and equitable workplace environments
- Apply respectful communication and behaviours when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Contribute to a workplace culture that values diversity and supports First Nations inclusion
Organisational Benefits
- Strengthen inclusion across teams by building consistent cultural awareness at every level
- Reduce the risk of uninformed behaviours that lead to discrimination complaints or exclusion
- Demonstrate a documented organisational commitment to First Nations inclusion and reconciliation
- Support diversity initiatives with training grounded in Australian workplace realities
- Build a workplace culture that reflects the diversity of Australian communities
Accessibility
| Platforms | Desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile (widescreen) |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari are supported (typically versions from 2019 onwards). IE11 is not supported |
| Hosting | Enrol in Tribal Habits portal |
| Accessible | Yes, meets WCAG 2.2 guidelines at a Level AA standard – More info on WCAG 2.2 here |
