What is this course?
Who is this course suited to?
This course is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples over 18 years of age who want to develop the practical skills and knowledge necessary to work effectively in many areas of social justice. On a theoretical level it provides a comprehensive introduction to the Australian legal system and the issues faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within this system.
Graduates of the course will be prepared for work in community-controlled or government organisations, specifically those concerned with the rights and advocacy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, as field workers, liaison officers, legal advocates and negotiators.
The course is also suited to those who are interested in their own legal rights and the rights of other members of their community.
Before being accepted into the course, approved applicants will be required to upload the following documents and information.
Non-NSW based students:
- Proof of Aboriginality
- Unique Student Identifier (USI)
NSW-based students:
- Proof of Aboriginality
- Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- Any commonwealth or NSW Government issued document providing evidence of living location or a utilities bill, or
- Working in NSW (if the applicant does not live in NSW) an employer-issued document confirming employment in NSW
- Evidence of Australian citizenship:
- Australian birth certificate; or
- Australian passport; or
- Certificate of Australian Citizenship (Naturalisation Certificate); or
- Green Medicare Card.
Applicants should note that criminal history and integrity checks will be required when gaining employment in government and legal industry organisations.
Tranby receives funding from the Federal Government to support Indigenous non-NSW residents and from the NSW Government to support Indigenous NSW residents. This means that you do not need to pay tuition fees. The availability of ABSTUDY support is based on individual circumstances.
Course Delivery
Tranby’s student support team is here for you on your learning journey. The team includes your trainer for academic support, dedicated IT support and Student Services for general assistance. You can also book time with one of Tranby’s Elders in Residence for cultural support and connection.
Our ‘Block Release’ courses include one-week study blocks five times throughout the year where you travel to our historic campus on Gadigal Country in Glebe, Sydney. In between each study block you will access and work through your course materials via our learning portal.
Students must submit their assessments by the due dates. The study load is typically 20 hours per week
Once we receive your Expression of Interest, we will contact you before the next course begins.
You will need access to a computer or tablet or mobile phone. If you do not have access to a suitable device, please let us know as we may be able to help.
If using a computer, you will need internet access, a PDF reader and software to view videos. Tranby will provide access to Microsoft Office 365 software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Outlook) as well as an individual Tranby student email address.
If using a tablet or mobile phone, you will need internet or mobile phone access and you will need to download and install apps including a PDF reader, a video viewer and Microsoft Office 365, if you do not already have them.
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
For students residing outside of NSW, the training is supported by the National Indigenous Australians Agency.
Tranby is responsible for the quality of the training and assessment in compliance with the 2025 Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and for the issuance of the AQF certification documentation
Course structure
Advocacy and Support
NAT11354002 Advocate for clients in need of legal assistance
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
NAT11354007 Utilise ethical standards when dealing with clients needing legal assistance
Court and Bail
NAT11354001 Support clients needing legal assistance
NAT11354003 Assist persons seeking bail
NAT11354004 Manage responsibilities for court appearances
NAT11354006 Ensure access and equity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients in the legal system
Legal Research
BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research
NAT11354005 Manage responsibilities in relation to law reform
Land Claims
NAT11354009 Provide assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people making claims on land
Conflict and Mediation
CSCSAS024 Manage conflict through negotiation
NAT11354008 Provide mediation for clients needing legal assistance
Our courses run once we have sufficient student numbers and have secured funding.
If this course is scheduled to run, we will contact you by email to invite you to complete an application form.
RTO No. 90492
13 Mansfield St, Glebe,
Gadigal Country, NSW 2037
P.O. Box 229 GLEBE 2037
Telephone: 0420 379 617 or 0410 526 915
Email: [email protected]