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Master of Disability Practice and Leadership (Developmental Education)

PostgraduateFLI-DED-MAS2025

Course information for 2025 intake View information for 2024 course intake

Work alongside people with disability, their families and carers

Get qualified to practice as a developmental educator. Learn how to deliver people-first disability support programs in a range of settings. Understand the policies that will impact your clients. Complete an essential clinical placement. 

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Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
2 years full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
16

Indicative first year fee

$23,500

Fee details

Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Master of Disability Practice and Leadership (Developmental Education)

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Entry requirements

Career opportunities

Developmental educators and disability specialists occupy diverse roles across a variety of work areas. 

Potential occupations include:  

  • Developmental educator
  • Policy officer
  • Community development officer
  • Support coordinator
  • Case manager
  • Industry trainer and facilitator
  • Systemic or individual advocate
  • Project leader /senior project worker.

Potential employers include:

  • Disability support services
  • Education sector
  • Government sector
  • Non-government agencies
  • Community services
  • Social welfare services
  • Health/medical services
  • Private sector
  • Self employment.

Professional recognition

Graduates will be eligible for registration with Developmental Education Association Incorporated (DEAI).

Australian job snapshots

Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.

Role

Earnings

Employment change

Health and Welfare Services Managers

Over $120K

Up 56.6%

Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals

$93K to $120K

Up 31.7%

Social Workers

$75K to $93K

Up 29.8%

Welfare Support Workers

$75K to $93K

Up 38.5%

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