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About the course
This Graduate Certificate in Complex Communication Needs focuses on building person-centred communication support systems for children and adults who need additional supports. You’ll examine how to integrate augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) within services and communities, with emphasis on autonomy, accessibility and ethical practice. The course suits practitioners and decision-makers across disability, health, education and policy seeking a specialised postgraduate credential in complex communication support.
What you might learn
You’ll learn to critically evaluate contemporary frameworks that support quality of life and human rights for people with communication support needs. The course develops skills to analyse individual and environmental factors, coach support networks, and implement evidence-based, person-centred strategies. You’ll build practical capability in enabling autonomous communication and language access via AAC, while recognising restrictive practices and promoting communication- and literacy-accessible environments.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared for specialist and leadership roles supporting people with complex communication needs across disability, health, education and government settings. Typical pathways include clinical practice expert roles, disability support leadership, and communication policy or advisory positions. The course supports progression into practice leadership focused on accessible communication systems and AAC-informed service delivery within the disability and community support sectors.
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