Understanding Australia

Understanding Australia Faculty image - Indigenous person wrapped in map of Australia identifying Indigenous communities; by Christian Thompson, Gods and Kings, 2015; Image courtesy of Michael Reid Gallery

About the Faculty

The Understanding Australia Faculty provides a foundational understanding of Australian culture and history, contemporary Australia, and Indigenous cultural awareness.

Learning Streams

  • Contemporary Australia
  • Understanding Australian Culture, Values & History
  • Democracy, Government & Parliament
  • Indigenous Australia
  • Public Diplomacy.

Learning and Development Programs 

Faculty courses offered to external audiences include:

  • Ngunnawal Language and Culture
  • Understanding Indigenous Australia.

For all course details access Lumi or view the Academy’s latest course calendar here.