Introduction to Disability Services Training Course

Did You Know?

• Disability Support Services are Legally Protected: The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides Australians with disabilities the right to access necessary services and supports tailored to their individual needs.

• Inclusive Education and Employment: Australia has laws and policies in place, such as the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, that aim to ensure people with disabilities have access to education and employment opportunities equally with others.

• Disability Prevalence: Around 18% of Australians, or 4.4 million people, live with some form of disability, highlighting the importance of accessible services in the community.

• Diversity of Disabilities: Disabilities in Australia range from physical and sensory impairments to cognitive and mental health conditions, requiring various specialised services.

• Empowerment and Choice: The NDIS promotes choice and control for individuals, empowering them to decide about the services and supports they receive to improve their quality of life.

Course overview

The online Introduction to Disability Services course for employees, contractors, and volunteers covers disability services, the types of support services, and inclusive communication and behaviour. It also examines legal and ethical frameworks when working in disability services and provides details about supporting inclusion.

Target audience

This Introduction to disability services course suits all people or groups, including employees, contractors and volunteers.

Topics covered

The following topics are covered in this Introduction to disability services course:

• What are disability services, and what are the ethical and legal frameworks around this
• The types of support services
• Inclusive communication and behaviour
• Role in supporting inclusion

Duration

This Introduction to disability services course will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Learner experience

This online course on Introduction to disability services is simple to navigate, easy to understand and will accommodate all learning styles. It can be delivered through the Sentrient online workplace compliance system, human resource management platform, or your existing learning management system if you already have one. During this Introduction to disability services training, learners will undertake case studies and learning activities to understand what disability services involve. At the end of this Introduction to disability services course, there is a short online assessment. There is also a declaration that everyone will promote safety, dignity and respect.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course on Introduction to disability services, your employees, contractors, and volunteers will be able to:

• Define what disability services are
• Understand legal and ethical frameworks
• Recognise the types of support services
• Understand inclusive communication and behaviour
• Know about your role in supporting inclusion
• Promote safety, dignity and respect

Business outcomes

Once your staff have completed this online Introduction to disability services course, you will receive the following benefits:

• Create awareness of what disability services are
• Recognition of key legal and ethical frameworks
• Implementation of inclusive communication and behaviour
• Understanding of supporting inclusion

Other related online courses

The Introduction to Disability Services training can be completed as a stand-alone eLearning or rolled out with other Sentrient online workplace compliance training at induction and as a regular refresher training. Other related compliance courses by Sentrient include Medication management and Restrictive practices, Human rights for disability, and healthcare services.