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Disability in Context (HLTH90018)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Term 1
Term 4
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149 Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm.
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
Availability | Term 1 - Online Term 4 - Online |
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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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written essay
| End of term | 60% |
Case Study
| From Week 4 to Week 6 | 30% |
Weekly contributions to online discussions (total 3 hours across the term)
| From Week 1 to Week 8 | 10% |
Additional details
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Term 1 - Online
Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 136 hours Pre teaching start date 27 January 2020 Pre teaching requirements Students will familiarise themselves with the online platform which will provide an overview of the subject, assessment requirements and expected behaviours. They will also be provided with information about studying online and informed about the University resources available to them. Teaching period 3 February 2020 to 29 March 2020 Last self-enrol date 28 January 2020 Census date 21 February 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 13 March 2020 Assessment period ends 5 April 2020 Term 1 contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing EducationPhone: + 61 3 8344 0149Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT. - Term 4 - Online
Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 136 hours Pre teaching start date 5 October 2020 Pre teaching requirements Students will familiarise themselves with the online platform which will provide an overview of the subject, assessment requirements and expected behaviours. They will also be provided with information about studying online and informed about the University resources available to them. Teaching period 12 October 2020 to 6 December 2020 Last self-enrol date 6 October 2020 Census date 30 October 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 November 2020 Assessment period ends 13 December 2020 Term 4 contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149 Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm.
Time commitment details
136 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Students will have access to electronic copies of relevant readings.
Recommended texts and other resources
Students will have access to electronic copies of relevant readings.
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022