Unlike when you study through a traditional university, you can enrol you in most of the undergraduate subjects available through our website instantly. Enrol in the subjects you’re interested in, and as soon as your study materials arrive, you can start learning online. As you start completing your subjects, you’ll eventually need to apply to your uni to formally enter your degree. Enrolling in subjects is a great way of becoming eligible and applying successfully. Check out the Registering in this degree section on the degree page you're interested in for more information. Postgraduate subjects are different. Most of them are restricted, meaning you’ll have to apply for entry and be accepted before you can start studying online. You’ll find information about the application process on the postgraduate degree page that you’re interested in. Enrolling is easy. You can enrol online or over the phone with a student advisor .

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Disability care courses

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Introduction to Disability care

Are you someone who cares about people? With a disability care course, you’ll harness your empathy and use it to change lives.

Healthcare is a growing field that needs people like you. You’ll make positive contributions to individuals in their daily lives. You could learn how to boost nutrition, use creative outlets to enhance wellbeing, or provide valuable support through social work.

If you’re passionate about disability care, you could use your study to aim for a career in policy or advocacy, and work to improve our communities at large.

Find your place with an online disability care course.

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Online disability care subjects and short courses

Understanding and Support for Autism

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Study method: 100% online
Entry requirements: No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Start dates: Starts 28 Jul 2025

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Health and Wellbeing in Social and Cultural Contexts

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Study method: 100% online
Entry requirements: No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Start dates: Starts 2 Jun 2025, 1 Dec 2025

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Contemporary Disability Practice

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Study method: 100% online
Entry requirements: No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

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Case Management for Consumer Directed Care in Disability and Aged Care

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Study method: 100% online
Entry requirements: No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

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Online disability care degrees

Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies

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Bring a whole-of-life approach to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Study method: 100% online
Duration: 6 months full time or part time equivalent

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Bachelor of Creative Arts and Community Wellbeing (Visual Art)

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Your creativity can improve the lives of others

Study method: 100% online
Duration: 3 years full time or part time equivalent

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Bachelor of Community Welfare

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Help and support people and families in need

Study method: Online & on-campus
Duration: 3 years full time or part time equivalent

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Bachelor of Psychological Science and Sociology

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Choose a career with a human touch

Study method: 100% online
Duration: 3 years full time or part time equivalent

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Disability care study FAQs

What will I learn in a disability care course?

You’ll learn how to support the people around you. Study a disability care course to develop practical skills that boost people’s health and wellbeing. Build your awareness of what it means to live with disability, and gain knowledge of how nutrition, art, and exercise impact quality of life.

Explore disability care degrees through Open Universities Australia, and make a difference in your area of interest—from community health to psychology.

What qualifications do I need to work in disability care?

It depends on the area of disability care you want to work in. A qualification in nutrition will empower you to manage or prevent chronic diseases through the science of food and exercise. A qualification in community health can help you advocate for others in a case management role, or improve wellbeing in community facilities.

Postgraduate disability care degrees can teach you about topics such as dementia support, or give you the knowledge to contribute to policy development.

Book a free consultation with a student advisor to learn more about the qualifications on offer.

Do disability care courses include practical training?

It depends on the disability care course. Subjects that teach Australian Sign Language include practical training to boost your communication skills. Social work courses may include placements, connecting you with industry professionals who can share valuable insights.

Learn more in the subject pages when you browse disability care degrees online.

What are the job prospects for disability care professionals in Australia?

Health-related jobs employ more than 2 million people in Australia, and the industry is expanding. But there’s still a shortage of disability workers in Australia.

After studying your disability care course, you’ll have the opportunity to build a fulfilling career that changes lives. You could become a:

Disability support officer
Community arts worker
Health and welfare manager
Social worker
Nutritionist
Auslan interpreter
Health adviser
Exercise consultant

There are also fast-growing career opportunities for home support assessors, lifestyle assistants, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) support coordinators, and mental health workers.

What funding or financial assistance is available for disability care courses?

Domestic and international students will have access to different funding, fees and assistance. Ask our student advisors if you’re unsure, and read some general information about Commonwealth supported places, HELP loans, and other methods that may be available to you.

Some universities will also offer scholarships and bursaries for disability care degrees.

What are the benefits of studying disability care online?

Whether you’re new to healthcare, or already in the field, you may value the flexibility in studying disability care courses online—especially through Open Universities Australia.

Enrol through us, and we can unlock extra freedoms for you with your university. You can:

start when it suits you, because there are more intakes throughout the year
choose a course option and study load that works around your schedule, with single subjects, short courses, part-time and full-time degrees all available
mix and match subjects from different universities, allowing you to learn what matters to you.

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