Microcredential – Facilitate the Empowerment of People Receiving Support
Facilitate the Empowerment of People Receiving Support equips you with the skills to support individuals in making informed choices and taking control of their lives. You’ll explore key principles such as person-centred practice, dignity of risk, and self-determination, while learning how to recognise and respond to potential rights breaches, abuse, or neglect. This unit encourages deep reflection on personal values and social constructs, helping you work respectfully across diverse cultural and individual needs in disability, aged care, and other support settings.
Throughout the course, you’ll develop practical strategies to overcome barriers to empowerment, promote advocacy, and support people in setting and communicating their personal goals. You’ll also learn to use strengths-based approaches, offer appropriate assistance, and support the use of assistive technology. Whether you’re new to the sector or refining your practice, this unit builds confidence and capacity to work ethically, inclusively, and in true partnership with the people you support.
Course Structure
Unit - Facilitate the Empowerment of People Receiving Support
- Demonstrate commitment to empowerment for people receiving support
- Personal values and attitudes
- Social constructs
- Sector values
- Reflecting and adjusting values and attitudes
- Principles of empowerment
- Strengths-based approaches
- Develop and adjust approaches to facilitate empowerment
- Facilitating empowerment
- Assist the person to understand their rights
- Person-centred approach
- Identifying needs and rights
- Cultural needs
- Accommodating cultural differences
- Active listening
- Human rights breaches and reporting
- Recognising possible indicators of abuse or neglect
- Reporting abuse and neglect
- Working with minors
- Working in aged care
- Persons living with a disability
- Work in a manner
- The person as their own expert
- Options for action on relevant issues
- Discussions with person, family or carer
- Facilitate communication of personal goals
- Dignity of risk
- Supporting the use of assistive technology
- Assistive equipment
- Offering practical assistance and decision making
- Barriers to empowerment
- Addressing barriers
- Seeking support
- Advocacy services
- Complaint mechanisms
- Institutionalised care
- Self-determination and person centred support
- Developments in disability and aging
- Self-directed model of support
- Enablement and reablement
- Health conditions and support practices
- Law and ethics
- Restrictive practices
Study Hours
Estimated duration 15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
As an international student pursuing a master’s degree in social work in Australia, it’s been a great learning experience to enhance my understanding of working with individuals with disabilities.
Pei-jiun | Lidcombe, NSW | Facilitate the Empowerment of People With Disability
Easy to understand course and material. Enjoyed the course.
Jodie | Findon, SA | Facilitate the Empowerment of People With Disability
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrolment Form – Employment Services and Rehabilitation Providers
Enrol via Live Chat (Business Hours)
Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and EFT/Direct Deposit. Please allow 1-2 Business days for processing for EFT and BPAY.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional development microcredentials for individuals working or aspiring to work in the disability and community services sectors.
