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Disability in Context (HLTH90018)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2021
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Overview
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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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Weekly contributions to online discussions (total 3 hours across the term)
| From Week 1 to Week 8 | 10% |
Case Study
| From Week 4 to Week 6 | 30% |
Written essay
| End of term | 60% |
Additional details
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2021
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