24 Disability Studies Preparatory Programs

The Personal Support Worker program will prepare you with the knowledge and skills to provide compassionate care when assisting individuals with broad-spectrum conditions and health care needs. Your help will enable them to lead active and fulfilling lives in the community and institutions, both here and abroad.

Centennial College's Developmental Services Worker program is highly regarded by established professionals, graduates, families, service agencies, and people who have intellectual disabilities. The two-year college diploma program falls under the School of Community and Health Studies and will offer a strong foundation in the field of intellectual disabilities. This health program's curriculum will reflect best practices, current and relevant knowledge and address up-to-date issues.

Prepare to identify and assess the needs of students with physical disabilities, mental challenges or autism spectrum disorders.

The Skills Training Australia's CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) qualification is considered the minimum industry standard for working within residential aged care facilities, or for providing care within someone’s home.

The Skills Training Australia's CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) qualification is considered the minimum industry standard for working within residential aged care facilities, or for providing care within someone’s home.

The Specialist Certificate in Criminology (Forensic Disability) is designed to give students a strong understanding ofcriminology, with a focus on forensic disability. The program covers key topics su...

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

The Introduction to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a short course which will give you a clear understanding of the scheme and what it means to work with a person who accesses the scheme. People who have just started working in the disability sector as a direct support worker (DSW). Aged care workers, nurses, education support workers, childcare workers, or people with other qualifications who work with people accessing the NDIS.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

The Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33015 (Disability) offers students a holistic approach to caring for people with a disability. With exceptional job outcomes in a growing sector, this Certificate course will offer individuals a supportive learning environment and unique opportunities to develop the physical, mental and emotional skills associated with the human services area.

The Certificate IV in Disability Support is designed to prepare students with the practical skills needed to assist people with disabilities in their daily lives. The course covers a variety of core a...

The diploma in Disability and Community Practice is designed to prepare students for roles that support people with disabilities in various community settings. It covers essential areas like understan...

This associate degree in Disability and Community Practice prepares students to support people with diverse needs in various community settings. The program covers fundamental skills in understanding ...

Do you have a compassionate nature, good people skills and are looking for flexible work? A healthcare career could be for you. The disability stream prepares you for working with people with disabilities in a community or residential setting.

This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.