Graduate Diploma of Disability

The Graduate Diploma of Disability was developed in line with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) practice standards and quality indicators and is grounded in the international human rights framework of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and its expression in Australia’s National Disability Strategy. The course will emphasise and recognise the distinctively caring and pastoral nature of disability and care by utilising a Christian framework that is also inclusive and respectful of other faiths. This course offers a unique integration of inclusive practice approaches, ethics, person-centred support and case management, with a focus on deepening knowledge and applying inclusive methodologies to policy, program and practice. The course develops the capabilities and knowledge needed for leadership to deliver quality and innovation in the disability sector and beyond to the broader health and human services context in which specialised disability knowledge is mobilised for inclusive disability studies. Scaffolded within these units is the Christian world view which emphasises and recognises the distinctively caring and pastoral nature of disability care and support. This course has been designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience and flexibility to study online whilst continuing to work.

Educational Prerequisites Applicants may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Disability or the Graduate Diploma of Disability, if they have previously successfully completed a relevant: bachelor degree or bachelor honours degree. ‘Relevant’ means a degree that includes subjects such as psychology, social work and education and health sciences where you studied human services and behaviour. ‘Non-relevant’ means degrees that are not related to welfare, human services and behaviour. Applicants with non-relevant degrees will be considered on the basis of their work and life experience. Applicants with Work and Life Experience Applicants without undergraduate qualifications can apply for admission via the work and life experience pathway which may consider other forms of study completed in the higher education and vocational sectors, volunteer activities, contribution to church life, professional development relevant to human welfare and disability.