Overview
The Graduate Diploma Disability Practice and Leadership is only available as an exit award.Subject to meeting the specific requirements of the Program of Study below and on completion of at least 36 units in theMaster of Disability Practice and Leadership - 1.5 years orMaster of Disability Practice and Leadership - … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Program of study
36 Units
Year 136 Units
Aims
Grounded in a human rights approach, this course is focused on promoting the rights of people with disability to inclusive lives and to building the capacity of the workforce to lead practice allied with this aim.
This course aims to:
- Assist students to become National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) aware, knowledgeable, effective and respected professionals in their chosen field.
- Prepare graduates with advanced skills and specialised knowledge that can be applied to support the inclusion and citizenship of people with disability in their local communities
- Provide an effective pathway for students who wish to specialise in a specific area of disability study
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Critically discuss and evaluate contemporary literature and research in field of disability practice, policy and leadership
2.
Demonstrate a detailed professional knowledge around a range of conceptual disability perspectives
3.
Work in alliance with people with disability, families and advocates to promote the well-being of people with disability
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Use specialised knowledge and human rights approach to facilitate inclusion and citizenship of people with disability
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Contribute to professional practice, workforce development and leadership in disability and human services
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Value and incorporate ongoing critical self-reflection and continued professional development in own role