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Disability Access & Participation in Health Education and Work

This program provides learners with a contemporary, research-informed understanding of disability and inclusive professional practice. Focusing on access, participation, and equity across health, education, and workplace settings, the program examines key theories and models of disability and their practical application in real-world contexts.

Learners will develop skills in assessment, collaboration, partnership, and leadership, while critically reflecting on their professional roles and working relationships to support inclusive, ethical, and effective practice for individuals with disability.

This microcredential was developed with the support of the Australian Government's Microcredentials Pilot in Higher Education.  

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DURATION
300 hours across 16 weeks
(approximately 18 hours
per week)

START DATE
2 March

END DATE
14 June

Disability Nurse

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission into the Disability Access & Participation in Health, Education and Work, previous experience with tertiary-level study or training is recommended to help students manage the academic expectations and workload of the course.

This intake is open to domestic enrolments only and is not currently available to international students.

Program structure

  • Module 1: Foundations of inclusive advocacy 
  • Module 2: Designing inclusive environments 
  • Module 3: Collaboration and effective working relationships 
  • Module 4: Leadership and systemic change 

Live sessions

Below is a list of optional live webinars that provide general course support and Q&A. Dates are indicative and may be subject to change, with access provided to enrolled students through the OpenLearning platform.

  • Webinar 1: w/c 2 March
  • Webinar 2: w/c 6 April
  • Webinar 3: w/c 27 April
  • Webinar 4: w/c 18 May
  • Webinar 5: w/c 15 June

Who this course is designed for

This microcredential course has been designed to strengthen inclusive practice across health, education, and workplace settings, with a particular focus on supporting healthcare workers (and students) with disability and advancing equitable systems, policies, and professional cultures.

This microcredential is particularly relevant for:

  • Medical, nursing, and allied health professionals
  • Health educators, supervisors, and clinical leaders
  • Workforce, regulation, and professional standards staff
  • Disability advocates and inclusion specialists
  • Students and professionals contributing to inclusive policy, practice, and systems change

Credit pathways

Successful completion of this microcredential provides a pathway into postgraduate study, with learners eligible to apply for 20 credit points towards the Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences and the Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Education, subject to meeting admission requirements. Credit is applied to the electives Disability in Context and Effective Working Relationships. Alternatively, learners may seek entry into other Health Science qualifications where one or both subjects may be recognised for credit.

Fees and delivery

Fees

This program is free due to in-demand skills and industry needs, backed by government grants.  

Delivery

This program is delivered online through the OpenLearning platform.

Why choose microcredentials at Western?

Choose Western's microcredentials for their versatility, innovation, industry collaboration, online accessibility, flexible scheduling, relevance to professional development, renowned academic design, and potential credit contribution to qualifications.

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