Description Supporting people with disability means upholding their right to dignity, choice, and control. This module builds practical skills to respect autonomy while delivering safe, person-centred care.
Overview This module provides specialised skills training relevant to support workers delivering safe, ethical, and person-centred care, with a focus on promoting client dignity, independence, and active decision-making.
Course Content Topic 1: Rights, dignity, and choice under the NDIS Topic 2: Supporting autonomy in daily activities and decision-making Topic 3: Balancing dignity with duty of care and safety requirements Topic 4: Applying person-centred approaches through real-world examples
Delivery Mode: On demand, fully online Duration: Approximately 1 hour (self-paced) Target Audience: Support workers, AHAs, carers, educators, and others in disability support
Course Objectives
Develop a practical understanding of dignity and autonomy in support work
Recognise client rights and how to uphold them daily
Apply strategies that balance choice, control, and safe practice
Strengthen confidence in advocating for clients’ preferences and participation
Promoting Dignity & Autonomy in Disability Support
What you’ll learn and gain
Practical tools to support choice and control in everyday care Case examples to build your judgement in real situations Improved confidence to navigate complex support decisions Certificate of Completion suitable for audits and employment portfolios
First Available Dates
Available on demand from 11 August 2025


