Bachelor of Social Science - Ageing and Disability in Mount Gambier Australia | Adelaide University

Along with honing your communication and interpersonal abilities, this program provides essential small business expertise and entrepreneurial training, preparing you to excel as either an employee or independent practitioner delivering ethical, professional services across various environments. The program's policy curriculum empowers graduates to effectively engage with key frameworks like the NDIS and My Aged Care, while improving service delivery, shaping social policy, and advancing inclusion in age-related and disability fields. Third-year placements offer hands-on experience, exposing you to diverse work environments from local communities to international settings. This degree provides comprehensive training to address the psychosocial needs of individuals, families, and caregivers involved with age and disability services. You'll learn to apply political, behavioral, and social science principles in human service contexts focused on aging and disability, including:

working with major systems like NDIS and My Aged Care,
contributing to social policy formulation,
fostering inclusion in age and disability sectors.

Career prospects:

The growing age and disability sector requires skilled professionals, creating strong demand for graduates who typically secure employment rapidly across multiple fields. Career paths include:

disability support services
youth and child health
multicultural programs
healthcare systems
community initiatives
legal and judicial services
family and child welfare