Disability Awareness

Developing societal knowledge and confidence about disability supports the inclusion of people with disability at work, in education and training, and in the community. Understanding disability, attitudes, assumptions and stigma that create barriers helps people work and communicate together with confidence and respect.

About the program

Introduction to Disability Awareness is a free online eLearning program. It gives a general overview of the legislative framework that supports the inclusion of people with disability in Australia and looks at the cultural and attitudinal barriers that contribute to discrimination.

What’s involved

The program is made up of four modules, completed in order, with a short quiz at the end of each. It is self-paced, allowing you to stop and return at any time. The eLearning takes most people about 90 to 120 minutes to complete and is free to complete.

Start the program

You can create an account and begin the program on the Disability Awareness website: Begin the Introduction to Disability Awareness program. You can also visit the Disability Awareness website for more information.

How the program was developed

The Disability Awareness program was developed by the National Disability Coordination Officer (NDCO) Program and the Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET).