Build skills for a career addressing the needs of those with disabilities
Disability practice is a rapidly evolving field of study involving the exploration of issues related to disabilities, including their causes, impact on individuals and society, and strategies for supporting and empowering individuals. With changes to technology that help those with disabilities the demand for highly trained health and disability practitioners is strong and projected to rise well into the future.
UNE offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in disability practice designed to help you upskill and safeguard your career in the disability industry. Because UNE has a long history of helping adults prepare themselves for changes in the workplace, our disability practice courses focus on theoretical knowledge, practical skills and ethical considerations necessary for working effectively with individuals with disabilities that ensure you graduate future-fit and able to adapt to advancements in the field.
Most of our students choose to study online, where they belong to a community of adults who bring their life and work experience together to build networks for the future. Our on-campus students take advantage of campus accommodation, sporting and support services. Whether online or on-campus, you can choose to study full-time or part-time over three trimesters.
By choosing to study with UNE, you’ll acquire the skills required to thrive in the dynamic future of disability support and care. By choosing UNE, you’ll be studying with an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.
Explore the study options related to disability care and support on offer at UNE.
What our students say
My most rewarding experience while studying at UNE was being awarded the University Medal for High Achievement and being asked to deliver the Graduate Vote of Thanks speech at the graduation ceremony.
Sharne Bellia, Registered NurseFind the right major or specialisation for your studies in Disability
With demand for health professionals strong and rising, UNE’s disability study offerings will help you to stay at the forefront of rapid changes to the health industry. Strengthen your position as a socially conscious leader in health and disability. Explore your options now.
Why study with us?
Australian Universities
Public NSW Universities
NSW Universities
Careers in Disability
By studying disability with UNE, you will have the future-proof skillset to secure positions in a wide range of careers focused on supporting individuals with disabilities and promoting inclusivity. With the need for caring people who can make a positive impact on people’s lives set to rise, professionals with skillsets in disability-focused healthcare can find work in a variety of settings.
- Disability support worker
Provide direct assistance and support to individuals with disabilities in various settings. - Rehabilitation specialist
Work with individuals with disabilities to help them regain skills, independence and improve their quality of life. - Disability advocate
Work on behalf of individuals with disabilities, promoting their rights, access to services and inclusion in society. - Disability services coordinator
Oversee and coordinate disability support services within an organisation or educational institution. - Special education teacher
Provide tailored instruction and support to help students with diverse learning needs. - Assistive technology specialist
Evaluate, recommend and implement technological solutions that can enhance the independence and abilities of individuals with disabilities. - Policy analyst
Contribute to shaping disability-related policies, programs and legislation. - Social worker
Work with individuals and families affected by disabilities to address their emotional, social and practical needs.
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024
No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience Survey
Five Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
Good Universities Guide 2024Browse other disciplines within Health
What happens next?
Got any questions about a course you would like to study? Don’t hesitate to contact us, our Future Student team is standing by to help.
2024 applications are now open. The application process only takes 20 minutes to complete. Don’t delay, apply now!
Your start date is based on the study period you choose to apply for.
