Online training
We appreciate that some workplaces in East Arnhem find it challenging to have large groups of staff offline for a day or more, or might prefer to have staff cycle through training at different times of the year. Our online course offers a more flexible, participant-focussed option for this reason.
Like our tailored workshops, our 8-week online course is facilitated by expert Yolŋu and Balanda and includes the same 10 modules. These are delivered in 1.5-hour sessions across an 8-week term, and include access to 10 eLearn modules for 6 months.
While we recommend participants complete each session consecutively, participants may complete all 8 sessions within 3 terms from the term they register for. (For example, if a participant registers for Term 1, 2024 but is unable to attend session 5, they may attend session 5 in either Term 2 or Term 3 to complete the course.)
2024 Term Calendar
Term 1: 11 April - 6 June
Term 2: 18 July - 5 September
2025 Term Calendar*
Term 1: February TBC
Term 2: TBC
Term 3: TBC
*Dates are subject to change.
Pricing
Term Schedule
Session 1: Communicating Between Two Worlds
Session 2: Introduction to Yolŋu Matha
Session 3: Getting to Know People
Session 4: Introduction to Plain English
Session 5: Practicing Plain English
Session 6: Introduction to Yolŋu Rom, Gurrutu & Mälk
Session 7: Cross-Cultural Relationships: Adoption and Working Together
Session 8: Decision-Making with Yolŋu & Cross-Cultural Ethics
You can also contact the Cultural Competency team by emailing cct@ards.com.au or calling 8984 4174.
Applications
Our training courses are intended for people working and/or living in north-east Arnhem Land. Interested participants who are not currently living or working in north-east Arnhem Land may be accepted, but are required to send a short application. Please fill out the form to the right. This will be reviewed by senior Yolŋu staff, and applicants will be notified of the outcome.
People who are already living or working in north-east Arnhem Land do not need to apply. You can sign up by emailing us at the button above.
Payment and Cancellations
Payment of the total workshop fee must be received no later than 2 weeks prior to the first scheduled workshop session.
Refunds are not available for non-completion. However, participants may complete all 8 sessions within 3 terms from the term they register for. For example, if a participant registers for Term 1, 2024 but is unable to attend session 5, they may attend session 5 in either Term 2 or Term 3 to complete the course.