Become an effective and respected professional in disability. The program aims to broaden the professional opportunities for graduates within an evolving policy and practice context. You will become NDIS aware and develop disability specific knowledge to assist people living with disabilities to participate in all aspects of their everyday life. This could include supporting people with disabilities in their educational, economic, recreational and social participation, and to be recognised as valued members of their local communities. Program of study for 2 years duration To qualify for the Master of Disability Policy and Practice a student must complete 72 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the following program of study. Core - Year 1 & 2 topics DSRS9057 Disability: Individual, Family and Society* (4.5 units) Plus at least one of the following independent research topics DSRS9054 Directed Study in Disability (4.5 units) DSRS9066 Disability Capstone Project (4.5 units) DSRS9055 Coursework Project in Disability/Rehabilitation (9 units) DSRS9030A Dissertation in Disability (18 units)# * DSRS9057 must normally be completed in the student’s first semester of enrolment. # Students who wish to undertake the Dissertation topic may first need to undertake an appropriate research methods topic unless they have previously studied research methods. They should discuss options with the Course Coordinator. Plus option topics from the following list so that the total program of study comprises 72 units. Option - Year 1 & 2 topics DSRS9030A Dissertation in Disability (18 units)# DSRS9050 Communication Difficulties (4.5 units) DSRS9051 Rehabilitation and Learning Following Acquired Brain Injury (4.5 units) DSRS9052 Design and Evaluation of Disability Programs (4.5 units) DSRS9053 Advanced Practicum in Disability (4.5 units) DSRS9054 Directed Study in Disability (4.5 units) DSRS9055 Coursework Project in Disability/Rehabilitation (9 units) DSRS9056 Ethical and Legal Issues in Disability Services (4.5 units) DSRS9058 Positive Leadership for Positive Lives (4.5 units) DSRS9059 Professional Practicum (9 units) DSRS9060 Intellectual Disability (4.5 units) DSRS9061 Management of Physical and Multiple Disabilities (4.5 units) DSRS9062 Transition from School to Adult Life for Students with Disabilities (4.5 units) DSRS9063 Autism Spectrum Disorder: Theory and Practice (4.5 units) DSRS9064 Technology and Disability (4.5 units) DSRS9065 Perspectives on Ageing and Disability (4.5 units) DSRS9066 Disability Capstone Project (4.5 units) DSRS9067 Leisure, Disability and The Arts (4.5 units) DSRS9068 Counselling - Practical Applications (4.5 units) DSRS9069 Mental Health, Disability and Rehabilitation (4.5 units) DSRS9070 Early Intervention for Children with Developmental Delays (4.5 units) REMH8025 Recognising and Responding to Dementia in Indigenous Communities (4.5 units) REMH8026 Working with People with Disabilities in Remote and Indigenous Contexts (4.5 units) Program of study for 1.5 years duration To qualify for the Master of Disability Policy and Practice a student must complete 54 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the following program of study. CRICOS: For 2 years - J; For 1.5 years - G