Postgraduate course
Graduate Diploma in Disability
Excelsia University College
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About
The Graduate Diploma of Disability builds on the Graduate Certificate in Disability. It is 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.
At the core of this course lies the development of academic knowledge essential for professionals in the disability, health, and human service-related sectors. The course is particularly relevant to those wanting to upskill in a health and wellbeing theoretically and socially engaged related course within the disability arena. 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.
Embedded 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.
Areas of study include disability studies, person-centred support, people, policy and practice.
Upon completeion of this course you could work in the disability or health and human service-related sectors.
Students will explore social work practice through two work placements, each consisting of 500 hours. These work placements could include health, aged care, community services, child and family welfare, mental health, community work, reeseach, policy and planning.
Admission criteria
Applicants may be admitted to 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.
Fees and charges
^ Fee listed is the indicative annual course cost for 2024 and is subject to annual review. Students studying at Excelsia may also be eligible for FEE-HELP.
Further information
Read the full course details on the Excelsia College website.
Call 02 9819 8888.
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