Public Health graduate attributes

Accountability     
Are socially, culturally and ethically accountable when engaging with individuals, families, interdisciplinary teams, communities, organisations and jurisdictions

 

Adaptability    
Demonstrate creative and adaptive thinking within a changeable social, political and technological environment

 

Advocacy and Social Justice    
Advocate for and engage with individuals and communities to reduce health inequities and promote social justice in a global context

 

Communication, collaboration and leadership    
Use an assets-based approach to engender effective communication, collaboration and leadership  

 

Critical thinking and practice    
Demonstrate reflective critical thinking to enable critical appraisal of current practice, policy and research with the aim to enhance health care and health care outcomes, and transform health

 

Ethics and diversity    
Are ethical and responsible professionals who value the diversity of people and community  

 

Professional Qualities     
Embody the international standard of professional qualities appropriate to the scope of their role in regional, national and global health

 

Indigenous Cultural Respect    
Demonstrate professional cultural competency which contributes to the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians, inclusive of physical, social, emotional and spiritual wellness