On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the strategic environment of the aged care and disability contexts;
2. Discuss the central notions and trends underlying policies and services in aged care and disability services;
3. Examine a range of resources and facilities relevant to services for older people and people with disability;
4. Explore how the service systems for aged people and people with disabilities impact on services provision and interdisciplinary teamwork;
5. Critically apply knowledge of factors leading to the well-being of older persons and people with disabilities and the appropriate service models and processes required to maintain well-being;
6. Critically apply skills in developing processes leading to well-being of older people and people with disabilities in a range of service settings.

Orientation to unit.
Introduction to the aged care and disability environment
1 Legislation & Policy
1.Funding and policy in aged care and disability
2.Legal issues and rights
3.Tensions in aged care and disability
4.Drivers of change
5.Social Policy
2 Care Contexts
1.Globalisation
2.Population trends
3.Ageism
4.Economic Fundamentalism and internationalization
5.Social capital
3 Professional Vision & Change
1.Quality care
2.Management and leadership in aged care and disability
3.Aged care settings
4.Reflective practice
5.Team building
4 Clinical reasoning and practice Issues
1.Determinants of health & well-being
2.Transcultural issues
3.Mental health issues
4.Individual control
5.Direct care workers in aged care and support workers in disability
6.Carers
7.Private sector care
8.Family Care
9.Community care and aged care packages and respite services