Disability and Community Inclusion

Disability and Community Inclusion is located in the South Wing of the Sturt Buildings at Flinders University (Room S 250 Reception) - See Flinders University Map and Sturt Map with Directions to Office (PDF 490KB)

The mission of Disability and Community Inclusion is to support the quality of life, community inclusion and self-determination of all people with disabilities and their families.

Disability and Community Inclusion is within the School of Medicine and Faculty of Health Sciences at the Flinders University of South Australia.

More information on Staff in Disability and Community Inclusion.

Phone: 61 8 8201 3745

Fax: 61 8 8201 3646

Email: dci@flinders.edu.au

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Work Integrated Learning Video!

Disability and Community Inclusion WIL Video

Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education - Powerpoint

Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education - Audio

What's New

School of Medicine Prize and Scholarship Ceremony
The School of Medicine held its inaugural Student Prize and Award Ceremony on Monday 22nd April in the Health Sciences Lecture Theatre. There were sixteen awards and scholarships presented on the night to allied health students. Among those were five Disability & Community Inclusion students. Read more

Tim's on top of the hill
Tim Cahalan has received a certificate for his participation in the Up The Hill project at last week's Graduation ceremony which has been featured in Flinders InDaily. Check out the story here

Congratulations to our graduates read more

SA Health - Unregistered Health Practitioners: Code of Conduct

From 14 March 2013 health practitioners who are not within the ambit of the Australian Health Practitioners' Regulation Agency (AHPRA) will have to comply with a Code of Conduct and display certain information where they practice. Read more

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Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses

DCIU Brochure

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Postgraduate Brochure

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Disability and Community Inclusion offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. These include:

The Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education - This is the only University level undergraduate qualification in South Australia that is specifically focussed on disability and community rehabilitation needs. It is also unique in Australia. The Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education trains graduates to work as a Disability Professional in a range of settings (Community, Residential, and Vocational Services). This is a four year degree if undertaken full time. Part time enrollment is common.

Honours Program in Disability and Developmental Education - This program is offered to final year students of the Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education. The program may be completed full time in one year or part time in two years. An 18 unit Thesis is a compulsory component of the degree.

Graduate Certificates in Disability Studies - This is a professionally oriented program designed to meet the needs of practitioners working in community services and of teachers seeking specialised education in this field. Students looking at undertaking postgraduate studies must normally have an undergraduate degree to begin studying any postgraduate course. Students are encouraged to specialise in an area of interest and specific topics are offered in Autism, Intellectual Disability, Down Syndrome, Dual Disability and other areas. This program is often completed part time.

Master of Disability Studies - This is also a professionally oriented program that can be completed full time in 2 years (1 year with prior credit) or part time in up to five years. The program is concerned with general principles related to people with a disability but students are encouraged to specialise in areas of particular interest. Students may complete the program through coursework or a combination of coursework and a research project.

PhD Program - A person holding an Honours Degree in Disability Studies or an equivalent program may apply to be considered to undertake a PhD in Disability Studies.