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Genuine partnerships between First Nations and non-First Nation Australians requires united, practical action at local, state, and national levels to redress ongoing historical inequity and cultural exclusion. This action is driven and motivated by the attitudes, beliefs and social justice goals of First Nation Australian activists and their advocates and allies. Activism, allies and advocates are vital for the future of First Nation cultural preservation, and reconciliation, and opportunities that promote working together should be explored and implemented.

This course aims to equip students with knowledge of the historical and contemporary significance of First Nations activism, allyship and advocacy, and an awareness of their importance in moving forward as a reconciled nation. The barriers, challenges, and shortfalls of First Nations advocacy and allyship will be examined in depth to establish what characteristics constitute an effective ally, and culturally appropriate advocacy. The practical component of this course provides students with an immersive learning experience in their field of interest (Education, Health, Law/Politics) and the opportunity to transfer their First Nations advocacy skills and into actions appropriate to the context.

On completion of this course students should be able to:

1. argue the historical and contemporary significance of First Nations activism, allies, and advocates;
2. apply characteristics of effective and culturally appropriate First Nations advocacy and allyship through collaboration and group work;
3. review the associated barriers and potential risks of non-First Nations advocacy and recommend culturally appropriate solutions;
4. differentiate between the attitudes and implications of cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation to make ethically informed decisions;
5. apply First Nations advocacy skills to a specific community/workplace and work collaboratively to respond ethically to current issues.