Culture, language and health training and development

Department of Health learning resources

Culture, Language and Health online module

An introductory online module on culturally connected healthcare for a multicultural Tasmania. This course is about health care and cultural and linguistic diversity and is for everyone working in the health system.

Online learning for Department of Health (Tasmania) staff

• Go to Tasmanian Health Education Online (THEO)
• Log in with your employee username and password
• Search for Culture, Language and Health to access the latest version of the e-learning module.

Online learning for other healthcare workers

• Go to Health Learning Online (HLO)
• If you do not already have an account, follow the instructions to sign up
• Search for Culture, Language and Health to access the latest version of the e-learning module.

Culture, Language and Health discussion guide

This guide provides an opportunity to talk about how we deliver health services for all Tasmanians. The Discussion Guide is designed for use after people have completed the online Culture, Language and Health module. It is a way for teams or small groups to explore ideas and consider actions. The questions will make more sense to people if they have done the module.

Download the Culture, Language and Health discussion guide

For more information about any of the DoH learning resources contact: [email protected]   

Other training opportunities

• CEH – Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health
  They provide online training for service providers on health literacy, cultural competence, understanding the NDIS and language services.
  Learn more about the Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health.

• A Fairer World
  A Fairer World offers a range of programs for workplaces, schools and community that are co-developed and co-delivered with Tasmanians who have experienced stigma and discrimination. This includes Diversity and Inclusion Training, and the Hobart Human Library.  
  Learn more on the A Fairer World website.

• Australian Red Cross
  The Australian Red Cross Bi-cultural program works to improve the health of Tasmanians from refugee backgrounds and their families. They also offer training to those working in healthcare. Learn more on the Australian Red Cross website.
• Equal Opportunity Tasmania (Office of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner)
  Equal Opportunity Tasmania offer training on anti-discrimination, including Law: Rights and Responsibilities. These trainings can be done face-to-face or online.

• Learn more on the Equal Opportunity Tasmania website.  

• Migrant Resource Centre Northern Tasmania (MRC North)

• MRC North offers Cultural Awareness Training. These three-hour workshops support greater cultural awareness and understanding and aim to improve the experience of migrants in our community.
  Learn more on the Migrant Resource Centre website.

• Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas)
  MRC Tas delivers training to increase awareness of cultural diversity and capacity to provide support to people from migrant and refugee backgrounds.
  Learn more on the Migrant Resource Centre website.