At the completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. identify and demonstrate an understanding of the philosophical principles that underpin services to people with a disability,
2. demonstrate an understanding of the legislative framework and social policy that directly and indirectly impacts on services to people with a disability,
3. identify a variety of ways in which these principles, policies and legislation influence the provision of services to people with a disability, and
4. discuss a range of issues and practices in the effective management and evaluation of disability services.

1. Social justice
2. Normalisation, inclusion, and quality of life
3. Choice/self-determination
4. Person centred planning
5. Economic rationalism
6. Professional ethics
7. International legislation and policy
8. Australian legislation and policy
9. Legislation and policy - privacy and confidentiality
10. Management and service quality including complaints and accountability

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Two years relevant professional experience

Distance Learning : Paper Based

Self Directed Learning

Self Directed Learning: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term