Australia’s Harmful Past Policies and Their Lasting Impact on Black Australia

This course offers an essential overview of the historical and ongoing impacts of Australia’s harmful policies on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It explores Terra Nullius, the Stolen Generations, and discriminatory laws, examining intergenerational trauma, present-day inequities in health, education, justice, and culture, and pathways to healing, understanding, and genuine change together.

What You’ll Learn in This Micro-Course? Module titles are as follows:

1. Historical Context – Australia’s Harmful Past Policies
2. 1967 Referendum and Contemporary Issues Facing Black Australia
3. Intergenerational Trauma – Legacy and Living Reality
4. Moving Forward – Recognising the Past, Building the Future

Includes:

• Educational video lessons grounded in lived experience, history, and real-world perspectives.
• A course quiz to support reflection and reinforce learning.
• Downloadable resources to deepen understanding and support continued learning beyond the course.
• Access to all course materials.
• Learn anytime, anywhere, at your own pace in a safe and reflective learning environment.