Diploma of Health and Wellbeing

This level one psychology subject introduces you to the discipline by looking at how psychologists gather and explain information in a range of foundational topic areas. It familiarises you with theories and principles of personality, interpersonal and social behaviour, as well as models and criteria of abnormal behaviour. You are further introduced to key theories and features in a personal and professional context across the lifespan.

Assessment Tasks: Poster, Essay 

Delivery Mode: Online

This subject introduces you to the contextual factors and issues that impact wellbeing in the workplace for both the individual and the organisation. In this subject, you will learn the core theoretical models, principles and concepts in Organisational Psychology and their application in relation to workplace wellbeing. You will discover the various factors that impact workplace engagement and individual’s mental health and wellbeing and how to measure these factors and their influence on the quality of work life. This knowledge will enable you to identify and explain the important role of effective interventions to enhance both group and individual outcomes in an organisational setting.

This subject provides students with specific foundational knowledge for understanding the ‘Gap’ in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health; and provides key resources to support culturally safe and accessible care that is also responsive to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Following a chronological approach, this subject provides students with an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health from pre-colonisation to the present. Along this continuum, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health issues are examined in terms of their historical, political and policy origins, the antagonism between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and colonialist values, how historically determined power relations between healthcare professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have impacted their health, and demographic and socioeconomic trends.

Students will examine pre-colonialism; postcolonialism; colonial history and explain its impact on health. This includes the impact on health-related politics and policy, culture, family and connection to country. Students will analyse the factors influencing health care access and explain the importance of health promotion, health care and trauma informed care that is evidence based and culturally sensitive.

Students will then apply health promotion and health care best practices, and critical reflection for the safe and effective delivery of health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Additionally, students will incorporate cultural awareness and knowledge of cultural safety to improve interprofessional health practice, health statistics and advocate for improved health outcomes, whilst empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Pre-requisite:

Bachelor of Community Services BCOMM22 – HWEL2002A Understanding health,

Bachelor of Counselling BCOUN22 – HHSCSD102 Person-centred practice,

Bachelor of Psychological Science - HCCSSD104 Lifespan Development

Assessment Tasks: Test, Report, Reflection

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

The occupational environment plays an import role in combating or promoting the rise of chronic disease and disability. This environment has the capacity to affect the physical, psychological, economic and social well-being of workers’ and thus, proper attention to workers’ health offers vast opportunities for workers and employers alike. In this subject students will explore evidence linking worker health and wellbeing to organizational health and business performance. Specific analysis for business needed will be considered, with practical interventions designed to education and enhance the occupational environment.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: Online