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Disability in Context (HLTH90018)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Term 4
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
Availability | Term 4 - Online |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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
Knowledge
On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Identify and describe the theoretical and policy contexts of disability services and the different approaches to practice within the disability sector;
- Compare the diverse range of disability experiences and the role of barriers and enablers in mediating the experience of disability; and
- Identify and describe key features of the Australian disability service system.
Skills
On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Assess disabling barriers that may exist on an environmental, relational, and personal level and propose ways in which they can be addressed;
- Critically evaluate a range of approaches to practice within the disability sector; and
- Differentiate appropriate interventions and supports to meet individuals goals and needs within a disability setting.
Application of Knowledge and Skills
On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Critically evaluate the Australian disability services system and the experience of individuals within it by applying theories of disability, analysing barriers and enablers and contrasting different practice approaches.
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: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Weekly contributions to online discussions
| 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: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Term 4 - Online
Coordinator Kath Sellick Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 136 hours Pre teaching start date 7 October 2024 Pre teaching requirements Students will familiarise themselves with the online platform which will provide an overview of the subject, assessment requirements and expected activities and behaviours. They will also be provided with information about studying online and informed about the University resources available to them. Teaching period 14 October 2024 to 8 December 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 October 2024 Census date 1 November 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 November 2024 Assessment period ends 15 December 2024 Term 4 contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Advanced Social Work Course Master of Health and Human Services - 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: 31 January 2024