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Disability - Service Responses (HLTH90018)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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Term 1
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.
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Australia has introduced the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The NDIS represents a fundamental social change in the provision of disability support services. This change places the consumer at the centre of service delivery. This subject will explore the introduction of the NDIS, exploring why this change was implemented, how it is being used by consumers and their families, and different service arrangements that are emerging as private, not for profit and public agencies seek to meet the needs of people with disabilities across the life span.
Intended learning outcomes
- Explore how to build effective partnerships with people with disabilities and their families.
- Critically evaluate the role of the NDIS in meeting the needs of people with a disability.
- Understand how research and evaluation contributes to the development of effective service responses.
Generic skills
- Students will be provided with the opportunity to practice and reinforce: High level written communication skills. Advanced information and interpretation skills. Advanced analytic, integration and problem-solving skills Demonstrate competence in critical and theoretical thinking through essay writing and online discussions
Last updated: 3 November 2022