This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in organisations that provide health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities. It is specific to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people working in a diversity of senior health care or strategic management roles and in diverse locations including urban, rural and remote settings.
This qualification is intended for people who are following a career and training pathway from working as a health worker or health practitioner to work at a strategic management level, using considerable underpinning skills and work experience to support management activities.
Depending on their role, work may be primarily focused on health care management or broader strategic management activities. This may involve health care and/or health promotion program management, health planning and case management for clients with complex needs, contribution to policy making, or strategic community development, human resource and business management activities. This qualification allows for diverse outcomes.
Individuals work with significant autonomy using considerable discretion and judgement to make strategic decisions at an organisational or district services level.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
18 months – 2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Build capacity to promote health | Core |
| Communicate with influence | Core |
| Contribute to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health strategies | Core |
| Develop and deliver community projects | Core |
| Research community health | Core |
| Contribute to organisational performance development | Elective |
| Contribute to strategic workforce planning | Elective |
| Contribute to the care of clients living with mental illness | Elective |
| Coordinate data management | Elective |
| Coordinate the learning and development of teams and individuals | Elective |
| Develop a disaster plan | Elective |
| Develop and implement business plans | Elective |
| Develop and implement policy | Elective |
| Develop health promotion programs | Elective |
| Develop medical emergency plan | Elective |
| Develop organisational strategies | Elective |
| Develop primary health care programs | Elective |
| Establish and develop community organisations or social enterprises | Elective |
| Evaluate a population health project | Elective |
| Facilitate community involvement in recovery | Elective |
| Facilitate the development of community capacity to manage place making | Elective |
| Implement case management practice | Elective |
| Manage budgets and financial plans | Elective |
| Manage business resources | Elective |
| Manage business risk | Elective |
| Manage innovation and continuous improvement | Elective |
| Manage legal and ethical compliance | Elective |
| Manage organisational finances | Elective |
| Manage partnership agreements with service providers | Elective |
| Manage recovery functions and services | Elective |
| Manage recruitment and onboarding | Elective |
| Manage the prevention and control of infection | Elective |
| Manage work health and safety | Elective |
| Plan a population health project | Elective |
| Prepare and maintain community health profile | Elective |
| Provide leadership across the organisation | Elective |
| Provide supervision for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health workers | Elective |
| Provide support to clients with chronic disease | Elective |
| Provide systems advocacy services | Elective |
| Secure and manage funding | Elective |
| Work effectively with the Board of an organisation | Elective |
| Work with carers and families in complex situations | Elective |
| Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes | Elective |
Job prospects
The Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Other Health and Welfare Services Manager
ANZSCO 134299
Other Health and Welfare Services Managers includes jobs like Director of Pharmacy, Director of Physiotherapy Services, Director of Speech Pathology, Manager of Allied Health Services, and Medical Corps Officer (Army).
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Indigenous Health Worker
ANZSCO 411511
Indigenous Health Workers assist with the coordination and provision of health care delivery to Indigenous communities.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
Training providers delivering Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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ABORIGINAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES (RTO code 91020)
Contact this provider
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Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (RTO code 0383)
Contact this provider
How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Learn about how courses are delivered
Different courses have different delivery options. Consider your needs when you’re researching courses. Some courses may be delivered entirely online or partially online. Others may be delivered in a classroom.
Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
How to reduce the cost of your course
There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
- The government could partly or fully cover the cost of your course. See information about financial help and government funding on this page.
- The government also offers funding for some costs related to your course.
- If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get a cost credit or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the cost.
Learn about financial help and government funding
The main cost of training is usually the course fees, which vary depending on things like which course and training provider you choose.
You may be able to get your training for free or at a reduced cost, or you could get help with paying for training-related costs. You can also pay for some courses with a VET Student Loan.
Find out more about getting help paying for your training or check if you're eligible.
What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.