Our Cultural Safety & Self-Determination (CS&SD) course was developed by Professor Gregory Phillips out of a lifetime of professional, community experience and his PhD. This course brings our evidence-based pedagogy into engaging and accessible learning environments. Grounded in decolonisation, it supports teams and individuals to explore racism, whiteness, and institutional power through an Aboriginal sovereignty lens.

Learn your way – in-person, online or hybrid (see options below).

This is a bespoke offering, tailored to meet your organisation’s specific context, sector, and learning objectives. As one of our premium learning programs, it is designed for organisations seeking depth, accountability, and meaningful change rather than one-off compliance training.

• Delivered live by experienced Aboriginal facilitators, creating a powerful, dialogue-rich environment
• Available either in-person or online (Teams or Zoom), or as a hyrbid option where appropriate
• 10 modules delivered over 2 x four-hour sessions
• Maximum 20 participants per group
• Multiple groups can be scheduled for larger organsiations

Four hour session covering the following modules:

7. On Whose Terms?
8. Self-Determination
9. Decolonisation
10. Strategic Workplace Solutions

For those who prefer a flexible, self-paced format, the Cultural Safety & Self-Determination course is also available online. The self-directed option follows the same module structure and learning outcomes as the facilitated program, with learners completing the content independently in an online environment.

You can complete the self-directed online learning in one of two pathways. Both cover the same modules and lead to the same outcomes — the difference is how you choose to move through the learning.

Nyoogawah / Water is a single, immersive journey where all ten modules are completed in one continuous course. This option suits learners or organisations looking to move through the full program efficiently.

Alternatively, learners may choose a more staged approach by completing the same ten modules across three connected short courses — Ngaachi / Earth, Wiiyn / Fire, and Ngurnduk / Wind. This pathway allows time between courses to reflect, practise, and integrate learning. 

For larger learner groups, fees can be negotiated. Preparation requirements and precautions will need to be discussed with the contracting organisation or lead prior to enrolments opening. Please contact us for more information. 

This introductory level course is suitable for learners who do not know where to start in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

• 3 x 20-minute online modules
• Self-paced learning
• Start your journey here!

Modules:

1. Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges
2. Cultural Safety – Definition
3. Applying Cultural Safety

This clarifying level course is suitable for learners who want to understand some of the barriers and enablers in their workplaces.

• 3 x 20-minute online modules
• Self-paced learning
• Prerequisite: Compleetion of Ngaachi/Earth (Short Course 2a)

Modules:

4. The Learner Journey
5. Racism and its Impacts
6. Whiteness

This practical level course is suitable for workers who want to build their skills and confidence in cultural safety and self-determination, and focus on strategic workplace solutions.

• 4 x 20-minute online modules
• Self-paced learning
• Prerequisite: Completion of Ngaachi/Earth and Wiiyn/Fire (Short courses 2a and 2b)

Modules:

7. On Whose Terms?
8. Self-Determination
9. Decolonisation
10. Strategic Workplace Solutions

ABSTARR has partnered with the Health Professional Accreditation Collaborative Forum (HPACF) to develop a world-first training program for assessors of health professional accreditation standards in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety.

Learning Journey:

• Pre-evaluation
• 6 x 40 minute online self-directed modules
• Facilitated moderated discussion
• Post-evaluation
• Registration is via your health accreditation authority

For those learners who really know nothing about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, we recommend you enrol in our partner organisation BlackCard’s foundational course ‘Introduction to Aboriginal Terms of Reference’, which covers cultural awareness and capability. These are helpful foundational skills for ABSTARR’s courses. To learn more, head over to the BlackCard website.