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Explore career options in disability inclusionHere you can find information on the types of careers and employment roles a disability inclusion degree may land you.You can also discover where to look for job vacancies, as well as professional associations, mentoring and international opportunities.This qualification equips graduates to work in areas such as disability services, advocacy, vocational rehabilitation and employment, social work and human services, occupational and insurance-based rehabilitation, and disability policy and program development. Employment settings include federal, state and local governments, non-government and community organisations, and, increasingly, commercial settings. Roles include working with individuals, families, groups and communities as well as in management, policy and program development, implementation and review.Graduates in Disability Inclusion are better prepared for the roll-out of Australia''s new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and the anticipated demand for new, client-driven services and supports arising from the scheme. You may also wish to extend your postgraduate education further by completing the Master of Human Services with Advanced Standing following completion of your Graduate Certificate in Disability Inclusion.Specific skills/knowledge that graduates should develop as a result of this degree include:Disabilityearly intervention, community living support, housing support, supported employment services, family or respite support, recreation, advocacy programs, and equity programs for people who experience a disability.Rehabilitationrehabilitation services to people with disabilities particularly in the area of maximising employability, integration and participation in the workplace and the community.Ageingwork with older people to achieve their desired outcomes for a quality life in health, residential, retirement, advocacy, and aged care settings.Child and familychild and family policy development and advocacy, including work with children and families in disability and welfare services, and child education and care In addition to knowledge and skills directly related to your program of study, you will also develop a range of other skills (e.g. teamwork, analytical, communication) through academic study, employment, voluntary work, sporting activities and life experience. Recognising the value employers place on these skills is an important factor in your graduate job search.Career fieldsAged care servicesCommunity servicesFamily and child welfareMental health servicesDisability services and programsKindergarten and child careTeachingRehabilitation servicesCorrectional servicesWelfare and community planningYouth workEmployment rolesOSHC assistant coordinatorSocial skill and activity workerChildcare workerYouth workerFamily support workerCare giver to disabled childCase managerChild and family support workerChild safety officerCommunity participation officerDisability employment consultantFamily support workerJob training and placement officerRehabilitation consultantTraining and support officerDisability advocateDisability policy analystSpecial education teacher*Occupation snapshotEmployed104,500Annual growth4,800Weekly earnings$1,279Part-time shareThis data is based on the occupation profile for nursing support and personal care workers, retrieved from the Government''s Jobs and Skills Australia website July 2024.In addition to knowledge and skills directly related to your program of study, you will also develop a range of other skills such as teamwork, analytical, communication through academic study, employment, voluntary work, sporting and recreational activities and life experience.Recognising the value employers place on these skills is an important factor in your graduate job search. You can further develop your employability with these resources:Information on relevant vacancies can be found in a wide range of sources:Craft a stand-out resume and cover letter, and learn how to prepare for job interviews.Many work opportunities are not advertised, so we recommend approaching potential employers with the aim of researching their needs and how your skills, experience, interests and qualifications could match theirs.This is called informational interviewing and will benefit you by:clarifying your specific career directionincreasing your chances of being offered a job.The Your Career website includes helpful information such as job descriptions, employment prospects, average weekly earnings and skills requirements. Every job title in the database has a skills section to help you identify and describe essential skills for your future career.The My Future website also has job descriptions and a useful career insight section.Joining a professional association is a great way to interact with people in your field who can assist you to explore your career options and potentially find employment opportunities. These associations hold regular professional development and networking events:Students are welcome to join and often receive a discount on their membership.The award-winning Industry Mentoring Program provides an excellent opportunity to further develop your employability and build professional networks.The program is available to students with more than 80CP as well as recent graduates.Griffith University is aligned to the United Nation''s Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) and is committed to promoting decent work and economic growth, advancing the principles of responsible and sustainable consumption and production, and advocating for peace, justice, and resilient institutional frameworks.Further careers informationCareers counsellingIndividual career counselling sessions are available to all current students and recent graduates.You can book an initial appointment via CareerHub.Check out our Career Readiness site in Learning@Griffith for additional information and resources for your career development learning:Please note: The content on this webpage is a guide only. Please refer to degree-specific information and accreditation requirements of your profession on the Degree and Course Finder website and with the relevant professional accreditation body for your degree. #J-18808-Ljbffr