Graduate Diploma in Disability Practice

This course was previously known as Graduate Diploma in Disability.

The Graduate Diploma in Disability Practice provides knowledge and skills in accordance with the professional standards and requirements of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It is designed for support workers and others employed by organisations that are delivering disability services, those seeking such employment, and students interested in the disability field from strength-based and client-focused perspectives. Students will complete in-depth study on disability identification, management, and resourcing by investigating important issues that impact clients, families, and support personnel. Whilst all areas of study are embedded in research-derived frameworks and models, there is also a strong focus on gaining knowledge in the activities involved in daily practice. Graduates will be well prepared to participate effectively in NDIS service delivery as the anticipated demand for specialised client management continues to increase.

Students also have the opportunity to pursue further study in order to focus on one aspect of service-delivery and management of people with disabilities or to cover a mix of all aspects.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. demonstrate through their own study and practice, advanced knowledge of disability management including: clinical knowledge and practice, encompassing the broad context of health, family, and community services, in order to be an effective clinical practitioner and clinician;
2. utilise advanced cognitive and communication skills, tools, and digital technologies to communicate appropriately and persuasively with a range of stakeholders;
3. exhibit an established ability to use creativity and judgement in analysing problems and to work independently and collaboratively with others to generate solutions to problems;
4. apply advanced skills and judgement in utilising information drawn from a range of sources;
5. demonstrate and apply an advanced ability to critically evaluate and formulate responses to social, cultural and ethical issues that emerge in disability practice; and
6. practise preparedness to pursue a specialised knowledge and understanding to enhance professional skills.