CultureWise

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness, safety and competence training

Free • Online • Self‑paced • AUSactive Recognised (1 CPD Point)

Content Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this training program may contain images, voices, or names of deceased persons.

What is CultureWise?

CultureWise is a free, online, self‑paced cultural awareness program created by Belgravia Leisure and supported by Belgravia Foundation. It builds understanding, confidence and cultural safety when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across aquatics, recreation, fitness, sport and tourism settings.

The course includes interactive learning activities, case studies, reflection prompts, and knowledge checks, and is accessible online for staff with varied digital literacy and cultural knowledge.

What will you learn?

The training program includes five key learning modules:

  1. Why Cultural Awareness Matters

  2. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

  3. Understanding Culture and Connection

  4. Cultural Awareness in Action

  5. Creating Culturally Safe Environments and Experiences

Program information

  • This training program is accessible on any device

  • Completion will earn each learner 1 AUSactive CPD point

How to access CultureWise

  1. Click the ‘Start Now’ button below.

  2. From here, you will be encouraged to ‘Sign Up’ to Belgravia Foundations learning catalogue.

  3. Enter your email address, then set and confirm a password.

  4. A confirmation email will be sent to you from Belgravia Foundation- click the link in the email to confirm your account. Please note: If you have previously completed any Belgravia Foundation courses (such as MHeLP), you can use the same login details to access the learning catalogue. If you can’t remember your password, please select ‘Reset Password’ and follow the prompts.

  5. You will be directed to the learning catalogue homepage. Please select the CultureWise course.

  6. Enter your First Name and Last Name into the info screen and click the Save button.

  7. Complete CultureWise, ensuring you complete both the Pre‑ and Post‑Surveys to help us refine and improve the course.

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CultureWise resources and assets

To support your learning and help promote CultureWise within your team or organisation, access helpful resources below.

Leaders Guide
Includes conversation starters, team tracking template and guidance for embedding CultureWise in your venue.

Leaders Guide

Promotional Assets
Below are links to promotional assets for your venue and team. This includes posters, TV screens and social media tiles.

Posters A3
TV Screen
Social Media Tile

Co‑designed with Community

The CultureWise program was co‑designed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Elders and community organisations, ensuring cultural integrity, relevance and lived experience guided us in the creation of the training. Belgravia Foundation and Belgravia Leisure acknowledges and thanks partners, Elders and team members whose guidance, cultural expertise and feedback have shaped CultureWise.

  • Reconciliation Australia

  • PathHunting Learning Consultancy

  • Wurundjeri Elders – Moonee Valley Area, Melbourne

  • Mike Colville – First Peoples Cultural Safety Project Manager – City of Moonee Valley

  • Tonilee Scott – CEO, Bathurst Local Aboriginal Land Council

  • Brandon Brown – Health and Wellbeing Officer, Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council

  • Markie and Lyle – Kari Foundation

  • Contributing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Belgravia Leisure employees