Cultivating Cultural Awareness & Understanding Trauma

1-day

Duration

6

Hours

$450

Cost p.p.

Varied

Location

Course description

Designed to provide those who work directly with Indigenous people, this workshop utilises an interactive, experiential learning model to enhance understanding of Indigenous culture. This one-day workshop will provide an understanding of the diversity of Indigenous culture and how history relates to the health and wellbeing of First Nations People.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Engage with Indigenous people in a culturally safe way.
  • Understand the historical and cultural context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  • Recognise the impact of colonisation and intergenerational trauma on Indigenous communities.
  • Build skills to engage with cultural humility and respect in diverse workplace and community settings.
  • Strengthen communication strategies when working with or alongside Aboriginal children, families, and colleagues.
  • Gain confidence to foster inclusive and culturally safe environments.

Additional benefits
  • Certificate of Completion
  • 10% discount for AbSec members (individuals).
  • Discounted rates for group bookings.
  • Access to course materials post-training.
  • Join the AbSec professional network for continued learning and peer support.

Who can attend?

This course is designed for those working in any role where they are required to have direct contact with Indigenous people.

Delivery options

This short course is available in both face-to-face and online formats.
Interested in booking as a team? We provide discounted rates for group bookings.

Upcoming sessions

                                   
Name Course Start Date Course End Date Cost
Cultivating Cultural Awareness and Understanding Trauma 21/01/2026 21/01/2026 $450.00
Cultural Connection for Child Protection Professionals 28/01/2026 28/01/2026 $450.00
Cultural Connections- The Carer's Role 03/02/2026 03/02/2026 $450.00
Cultivating Cultural Awareness and Understanding Trauma 10/02/2026 10/02/2026 $450.00
Cultural Connection for Child Protection Professionals 23/02/2026 23/02/2026 $450.00
Trauma Informed Care 24/02/2026 25/02/2026 $650.00
Cultivating Cultural Awareness and Understanding Trauma 03/03/2026 03/03/2026 $450.00
Cultural Connection for Child Protection Professionals 11/03/2026 11/03/2026 $450.00
Cultural Connections- The Carer's Role 18/03/2026 18/03/2026 $450.00
Cultivating Cultural Awareness and Understanding Trauma 07/04/2026 07/04/2026 $450.00
Cultural Connection for Child Protection Professionals 15/04/2026 15/04/2026 $450.00
Trauma Informed Care 21/04/2026 22/04/2026 $650.00
Cultivating Cultural Awareness and Understanding Trauma 05/05/2026 05/05/2026 $450.00
Cultural Connection for Child Protection Professionals 13/05/2026 13/05/2026 $450.00
Cultural Connections- The Carer's Role 19/05/2026 19/05/2026 $450.00
Cultivating Cultural Awareness and Understanding Trauma 09/06/2026 09/06/2026 $450.00
Cultural Connection for Child Protection Professionals 17/06/2026 17/06/2026 $450.00
Trauma Informed Care 23/06/2026 24/06/2026 $650.00
           
Name Date Time Location Available Spaces Cost
Cultivating Cultural Awareness and Understanding Trauma 21 January 2026 09:30 am – 04:00 pm Online 24 $450.00
Cultivating Cultural Awareness and Understanding Trauma 10 February 2026 09:30 am – 04:00 pm Online 25 $450.00
Cultivating Cultural Awareness and Understanding Trauma 3 March 2026 09:30 am – 04:00 pm Online 25 $450.00
Cultivating Cultural Awareness and Understanding Trauma 7 April 2026 09:30 am – 04:00 pm Online 25 $450.00
Cultivating Cultural Awareness and Understanding Trauma 5 May 2026 09:30 am – 04:00 pm Online 25 $450.00
Cultivating Cultural Awareness and Understanding Trauma 9 June 2026 09:30 am – 04:00 pm Online 25 $450.00