Introduction to Pacific cultures, histories and geographies

Duration
Approximately 90 minutes to complete
Event type
Course sessions
Location
Australia wide (Virtual)
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This course is available anytime and is delivered by Virtual Self-Directed.

Fostering stronger partnerships with Pacific communities is key to Australia’s impactful collaboration in the region. These resources equip APS employees with an introduction to Pacific cultures, histories and geographies. By deepening your understanding of the region, you’ll be better placed to craft informed strategic policy and foster stronger partnerships with Pacific communities.

This course features selected content from the accredited postgraduate Microcredential in Pacific Engagement, developed in partnership with APS expertise, academic excellence and Pasifika voices. The learning materials link to the APS Reform initiative: Establish Asia and the Pacific capability (Pillar 3, Outcome 8). 

​This learning experience has been provided by the APS Academy and Flinders University, in conjunction with experienced APS and Pasifika practitioners.

Participant benefits

  • Compare cultures, beliefs, systems and values from across the Pacific.
  • Analyse impacts of colonial activity in the Pacific.
  • Synthesise key drivers of Australia’s engagement in the Pacific and with Pacific diaspora communities in Australia.  

Suitable for

All staff. Including practitioners seeking to enhance their understanding of Pacific engagement. This includes staff preparing to take up a deployment in a Pacific country, those working with Pacific diaspora in Australia, and staff working on policy or program initiatives which involve engagement with Pacific communities. 

Considerations

  • ​To further enhance your skills, enrol in the accredited postgraduate Microcredential in Pacific Engagement.
  • The views expressed herein are those of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Australian Government or the APS Academy.

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Category and User level

​This learning experience aligns with the Engagement & Partnership Craft at the Foundation level. 

Price

Free of charge.

Topics
Relationships
Strategic thinking
Categories
Engagement & Partnership

 

Additional Information

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