Free Cultural Safety Course and Certificate

Build inclusive skills and earn recognition as part of our free short courses in Sydney.

This free course is designed to support individuals and organisations in creating culturally safe environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Cultural safety goes beyond awareness—it's about shared respect, shared meaning, and shared knowledge, and it plays a critical role in building inclusive, supportive, and equitable workplaces.

This online self-paced course has already proven highly popular, with participants gaining valuable skills and practical tools to support cultural safety in their everyday work. It is especially suited to individuals and organisations committed to improving their cultural competency and contributing to safer, more inclusive environments.

Sydney Community College is proud to be partnering with HireFirst to offer this free Cultural Safety course to our community.

What you'll learn

• What cultural safety is, and why it matters
• How to identify and address systemic barriers affecting First Nations peoples
• Strategies to listen, learn, and share decision-making with Aboriginal communities
• Approaches to eliminate racism and discrimination in the workplace

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the principles of cultural safety and how they apply to workplace practices
• Reflect on your cultural position and its influence on relationships
• Apply strategies that support respectful, inclusive, and safe environments

Course content

The course is delivered across 3 modules:

• First Peoples' history
• Cultural Competency
• Cultural Safety Strategies

Learners will also enjoy lots of additional resources to explore and gain a greater understanding and depth of knowledge, including learner guides and videos.

Course delivery and certification

 Learn online

• Self-paced – study at your convenience
• Free of charge for all learners
• Certificate of Completion issued by HireFirst