First Nations Australia

Embark on an enlightening journey with "First Nations Australia," a self-paced program designed to immerse learners in the rich heritage, wisdom, and contemporary experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This course delves deeply into the sustainable use and management of Australia’s renewable and non-renewable resources, highlighting the custodial responsibility First Nations Australians hold for Country/Place. Through interactive lessons, videos, literature, and hands-on activities, students will explore the vital importance of environments—such as natural vegetation and water sources—to both people and animals across Australia. Discover the remarkable diversity of First Nations Australians, their intricate social organisation, and their unbroken connection to Country/Place. The program thoughtfully examines the profound effects of contact with other peoples following the arrival of the First Fleet, presenting this pivotal moment from the perspective of First Nations Australians as an invasion. Learners will also investigate how people, both within Australia and globally, have influenced the characteristics and management of places, including responses to severe weather events like bushfires, floods, droughts, and cyclones.