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Module 2: Placing First Nations Families at the Centre
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Module 3: Culture-Informed Practice
7 Lessons-
StartOverview
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Start1. Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing
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Start2. Indigenous Knowledge in the First 1000 Days
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Start3. Cultural determinants of health
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Start4. Cultural determinants in the early years
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Start5. Co-design in early childhood - working together, walking alongside
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Start6. Implementation Science and Policy Innovation
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Module 4: Cultural Safety in the Early Years
7 Lessons-
StartOverview
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Start1. The First 1000 Days: Families’ Realities and Risks
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Start2. Culturally safe birthing
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Start3. Trauma-aware and healing informed practice
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Start4. New look workforces: People who walk with families
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Start5. Caring in the early years: Development and sleep
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Start6. Caring in the early years: Practical acts of cultural safety
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Module 5: Focussed Interventions and Reflective Practice
7 Lessons
First 1000 Days Australia 2026
Course Summary
This ACRRM and ACM CPD/PDP accredited course consists of five modules and a bonus Aspirations, Hopes and Ambitions (AHA) masterclass. Each module is detailed and has accompanying resources and worksheets, one day per module should be allocated. Our suggested time frame is 13 hours for the online course and an additional day for the bonus masterclass. As the course is completely pre-recorded you can work through it during times that suit you.
There are assessments in each module and a post-course evaluation that is needed for some accreditations.
This activity will inform participants on specific knowledge and skills relating to cultural, ecological and anthropic principles that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early life-interventions, in particular:
Course Curriculum
Kerry Arabena
Professor Kerry Arabena
A descendant of the Meriam people from the Torres Strait, Kerry’s work has brought her to the forefront of Indigenous affairs in Australia. A former social worker with a Doctorate in Environmental Science, Kerry has held senior positions including Chair of Indigenous Health at the University of Melbourne, Executive Director of First 1000 Days Australia, CEO of the Lowitja Institute, and Director of Indigenous Health Research at Monash University. Kerry is the former President of Ecohealth International, a Scientific Commissioner with The Lancet Pathfinder project and a Director of IgNITE.
With an extensive background in public health, administration, community development and research, Kerry has led a wide range of organisations and committees including the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Equality Council and the National Congress of Australia’s First People. Currently a Director of Kinaway Chamber of Commerce, Kerry holds an honorary professorial position with the University of Melbourne and has a number of entrepreneurial programs in development.
