IndigenousHealthandCulture HLSC120

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Assessment Title

Assessment 3: Project (written assessment)

Purpose

Enables students to apply their understanding of the socio-historical-political context, cross cultural communication, and cultural safety to a cultural scenario, on the background of Closing the Gap policy.

Due Date & Time

Wednesday 21^st May 2025 at 2pm

Weighting

45%

Length

1500 words +/- 10%

Assessment Rubric

Attached as Appendix A of this document

Canvas Resource

A National Q&A Session will be held during week NINE of the semester. The Q&A session will unpack the assessment task requirements. Students will have the opportunity to ask the National LICs any questions or clarifications they require. All students are recommended to attend this session. A recording of the National Q&A session will be made available for students.

The link will be made available on Canvas.

LOs Assessed

LO1, LO2, LO3

Task

Background: Closing the Gap is an Australian government policy aimed at reducing the disparity between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across key areas such as health, education, employment, and life

expectancy. https://www.closingthegap.gov.au/national- agreement/targetsLinks to an external site.

Question 1 (500 words)

A). Explain the following Cultural Safety principle: Do not diminish, demean or disempower through your actions.

B). Discuss the role that cultural safety and cultural competence play in healthcare systems under the Closing the Gap framework?

Question 2 (500words)

In relation to Closing the Gap: Target 2: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are born healthy and strong.

A). Explain how access to early and regular culturally appropriate antenatal care can affect the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children?

B). Provide ONE example of a program or initiative that aims to improve access to culturally appropriate antennal care and how.

Question 3 (500words)

In relation to Closing the Gap: Target 17: People have access to information and services enabling participation in informed decision-making regarding their own lives.

A). Identify and discuss ONE challenge faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in making informed decisions about their own lives. In your response, include ONE social, historical, OR political context that has contributed to this challenge.

B). Provide ONE example of how access to information and services can empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to make informed decisions about their lives.

Submission

Via the assessment dropbox in the HLSC120 CANVAS site under the

Assessment 3: Project Information and Submission tile.

Presentation

Start a new paragraph for each question. Correct sentence and paragraph structure is required. No dot points.

FORMATTING

File format

.doc or .docx (Do not submit .pdf files or pages files)

ACU has made Microsoft Office 365 available for students for either PC or Mac versions.

Margins

2.54cm, all sides

Font and size

11-point Calibri or Arial

Spacing

1.5 spacing including the reference list

Paragraph

Aligned to left margin, indent first line of each paragraph 1.27cm

Title Page

Not to be used

Headings

Separate each question with appropriate headings.

Structure

Paragraphs and reference list required. NO introduction or conclusion required.

Direct quotes

Always require page number. No more than 10% of word count in direct quotes

Header

Page number top right corner (9-point Calibri or Arial)

Footer

Name - Student Number AT3 HLSC120 2025 (in 9 point Calibri or Arial)

REFRENCING

Referencing Style

APA 7th

Age of References

Published in the last 5 years unless seminal text.

List Heading

References is centred, bold, on a new Page (14point Calibri or Arial)

Alphabetical Order

References are arranged alphabetically by author family name

Hanging Indent

Second and subsequent lines of a reference have a hanging indent

DOI

Presented as functional hyperlink

Spacing

Double spacing the entire reference list, both within and between entries

APA Guides

ACU Library APA Guides & APA Style Handouts

ADMINISTRATION

Late Penalties

Late penalties will be applied from 14:01 on the due date, incurring 5% penalty of the maximum marks available up to a maximum of 15%. Assessment tasks received more than three calendar days after the due or extended date will receive feedback but will not be allocated a mark.

Penalty Timeframe Penalty Marks Deducted

14:01 Wednesday to 14:00 Thursday 5% penalty 5 marks

14:01 Thursday to 14:00 Friday 10% penalty 10 marks

14:01 Friday to 14:00 Saturday 15% penalty 15 marks Received after 14:01 Saturday No mark allocated

Example:

An assignment is submitted 12 hours late and is initially marked at 60 out of

100. A 5% penalty is applied (5% of 100 is 5 marks). Therefore, the student receives 55 out of 100 as a final mark.

Return of Marks

Marks will be generally returned in three weeks; if this is not achievable, you will be notified via your Canvas discussion forum.

Final Assignment

Marks for the final assessment HLSC120 will be withheld until after grade ratification and grade release.

DESCRIPTION

HIGH DISTINCTION

DISTINCTION

CREDIT

PASS

FAIL

CRITERION 1

12.75 - 15

11.25 12.6

9.75 11.1

9.6 7.5

0 7.35

Question 1)

A). Explanation of the Cultural Safety principle: Do not diminish, demean or disempower through your actions provided.

B). Discussion of the role that cultural safety and cultural competence play in healthcare systems under the Closing the Gap framework is outlined.

(25%)

The explanation of the Cultural Safety principle and its role in healthcare under the Closing the Gap framework is comprehensively articulated and seamlessly supported by a wide range of relevant and credible sources. No use of direct quotes, except for emphasis.

The explanation of the Cultural Safety principle and its role in healthcare under the Closing the Gap framework is credible, clear, and carefully constructed and supported by a range of relevant and credible sources. Limited use of direct quotes.

The explanation of the Cultural Safety principle and its role in healthcare under the Closing the Gap framework is clearly discernible and logically sequenced and supported by mostly credible sources. Some use of direct quotes.

The explanation of the Cultural Safety principle and its role in healthcare under the Closing the Gap framework is relevant and credible, but limited, and constructed by using some paraphrasing and some use of direct quotes. Some relevant and credible sources are used.

The explanation of the Cultural Safety principle and its role in healthcare under the Closing the Gap framework is insufficient or incorrect and it is not constructed by using appropriate paraphrasing and excessive use of direct quotes. The content is not supported by relevant and credible sources

CRITERION 2

12.75 - 15

11.25 12.6

9.75 11.1

9.6 7.5

0 7.35

Question 2)

A). Explanation of how access to early and regular culturally appropriate antenatal care can affect the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children is provided

B). ONE example of a program or initiative that aims to improve access to culturally appropriate antennal care is provided

(25%)

The explanation of how early, regular, and culturally appropriate antenatal care impacts the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children is comprehensively articulated and seamlessly supported by a wide range of relevant and credible sources. No use of direct quotes, except for emphasis.

An example of a relevant program or initiative aimed at improving access to such care is also correctly identified and explained.

The explanation of how early, regular, and culturally appropriate antenatal care impacts the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children is credible, clear, and carefully constructed and supported by a range of relevant and credible sources. Limited use of direct quotes.

ONE example of a program or initiative that aims to improve access to culturally appropriate antennal care and how is provided.

The explanation of how early, regular, and culturally appropriate antenatal care impacts the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children is clearly discernible and logically sequenced and supported by mostly credible sources. Some use of direct quotes.

ONE example of a program or initiative that aims to improve access to culturally appropriate antennal care and how is provided.

The explanation of how early, regular, and culturally appropriate antenatal care impacts the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children is relevant and credible, but limited, and constructed by using some paraphrasing and some use of direct quotes. Some relevant and credible sources are used.

ONE example of a program or initiative that aims to improve access to culturally appropriate antennal care and how is provided.

The explanation of how early, regular, and culturally appropriate antenatal care impacts the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children is insufficient or incorrect and it is not constructed by using appropriate paraphrasing and excessive use of direct quotes. The content is not supported by relevant and credible sources

No or an incorrect example of a program or initiative that aims to improve access to culturally appropriate antennal care is provided.

DESCRIPTION

HIGH DISTINCTION

DISTINCTION

CREDIT

PASS

FAIL

CRITERION 3

12.75 - 15

11.25 12.6

9.75 11.1

9.6 7.5

0 7.35

Questions 3)

A). Identification and discussion of ONE challenge faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in making informed decisions about their own lives, including ONE social, historical, OR political context is provided

B). Provides ONE example of how access to information and services can empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to make informed decisions about their lives.

(25%)

One challenge faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in making informed decisions about their lives, with reference to ONE relevant social, historical, OR political context is identified, and comprehensively articulated, and seamlessly supported by a wide range of relevant and credible sources. No use of direct quotes, except for emphasis.

One challenge faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in making informed decisions about their lives, with reference to ONE relevant social, historical, OR political context is identified, and credible, clear, and carefully constructed and supported by a range of relevant and credible sources. Limited use of direct quotes.

One challenge faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in making informed decisions about their lives, with reference to ONE relevant social, historical, OR political context is identified, and clearly discernible and logically sequenced and supported by mostly credible sources. Some use of direct quotes.

One challenge faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in making informed decisions about their lives, with reference to ONE relevant social, historical, OR political context is identified, and is somewhat relevant and credible, but limited, and constructed by using some paraphrasing and some use of direct quotes. Some relevant and credible sources are used.

One challenge faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in making informed decisions about their lives is incorrect or missing. ONE relevant social, historical, OR political context is not identified, OR insufficient and it is not constructed by using appropriate paraphrasing and excessive use of direct quotes.

The content is not supported by relevant and credible sources

CRITERION 4

[10 to >8.5]

[8.5 to >7.5]

[7.5 to > 6.5]

[6.5 to >5.0]

[5 to 0]

Knowledge & application of evidence - referencing

Use of APA 7th Edition required .

(10%)

Accurate use of APA referencing style on all occasions: in-text and reference list (no errors).

A wide range of in-text citation formats has been used.

Accurate use of APA referencing style on most occasions: in-text and reference list (1-2 errors).

A range of in-text citation formats has been used.

Accurate use of APA referencing style on some occasions: in-text and reference list (3-4 errors). There is limited use of a range of in-text citation formats.

Accurate use of APA referencing style on a few occasions: in-text and reference list (5-6 errors). There is no variation of in-text citation format.

Substantial inaccuracies with APA referencing style: in-text and reference list (>7 errors).

DESCRIPTION

HIGH DISTINCTION

DISTINCTION

CREDIT

PASS

FAIL

CRITERION 5

[5 to >4.2]

[4.2 to >3.7]

[3.7 to >3.2]

[3.2 to >2.5]

[2.4 to 0]

Culturally safe language Culturally appropriate language

Consistency of language and safety/appropriate use

(5%)

Culturally safe and appropriate language and terminology is well informed, respectful and considers diverse peoples, cultures, histories, and experiences.

All language use is culturally appropriate and safe throughout the paper

Culturally safe and appropriate language and terminology are consistent, and choices allow for diversity and do not generalise Indigenous peoples or cultures. Language used is not culturally appropriate/safe on 2-3 occasions throughout the paper.

Culturally safe and appropriate language is used in most instances. Any racial or historical terms used are accompanied by an explanation. Language is not culturally appropriate/safe on 3-4 occasions throughout the paper

Use of culturally safe and appropriate language is developing Language is not culturally appropriate/safe on 5-6 occasions.

throughout the paper

No evidence of consideration of culturally safe and appropriate language. Common disrespectful and discriminatory language issues are evident on at least 6 occasions, such as deficit-based language, essentialising or generalising language, non- capitalisation, historicising language, use of abbreviations and acronyms, use of inappropriate words without context or explanation, use of

collective pronouns e.g. they

their

CRITERION 6

[10 to >8.5]

[8.5 to >7.5]

[7.5 to > 6.5]

[6.5 to >5.0]

[5 to 0]

Mechanics - Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation , Sentence and paragraph structure

(10%)

The writing is organised into paragraphs, and the information is well structured and fluent.

Paragraphs relate to a discrete idea and content flows from one paragraph to the next.

There are no errors with grammar, spelling and punctuation, and the meaning is easily discernible.

The writing is organised into paragraphs, and the information is structured and mostly fluent. Most paragraphs relate to a discrete idea and content mostly flows from one paragraph to the next. There are minimal (1-2) errors with grammar, spelling and punctuation. However, the meaning is easily discernible.

The writing is organised into paragraphs, and the information is mostly structured and fluent. Some paragraphs relate to a discrete idea and some content flows from one paragraph to the next. There are some (3-4) errors with grammar, spelling and punctuation. The errors detract somewhat, but the meaning is easily discernible.

The writing is organised into paragraphs, and the information is sometimes structured and fluent.A few paragraphs relate to a discrete idea and minimal content flows from one paragraph to the next. There are multiple (5-6) errors with grammar, spelling and punctuation. The errors detract,but the meaning is discernible with some effort.

The writing is organised into paragraphs, but the information is poorly structured and/or awkward.

Paragraphs do not relate to a discrete idea and content does not flow from one paragraph to the next. There are substantial (>7) errors with grammar, spelling and punctuation, such

that the errors detract significantly from the meaning.