Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Case Management (with a GPA of 5.0 or above) will also provide an opportunity to become an accredited rehabilitation counselor through eligibility for entry to the Master of Rehabilitation Counselling (5578).

Graduates of this program will be better prepared for pursuing their careers and further develop:

• an understanding of case management theory, models, principles, and practice
• an ability to communicate effectively with all key parties involved in the case management process including individual clients, families, employers, doctors and allied health professionals
• an appreciation of the importance of community and vocational participation opportunities for a range of marginalized populations.
• an understanding of person-centered planning, case management theory, models, principles and practice as relevant to employment services, personal injury management, and related practice
• an ability to communicate effectively with all key parties to the job search, matching, placement, and maintenance process including job seeking employers and service providers
• an understanding of working with diverse populations
• additional skills and knowledge in areas such as disability studies, mental health practice, injury management and related human service areas (depending on the choice of elective)

Lifelong graduate outcomes include:

• development of problem-solving skills
• enhancement of interpersonal communication skills
• appreciation of issues surrounding disadvantage in terms of its impact on individuals and society
• acquisition of adult learning skills including analytical ability, presentation skills, and writing skills.

• No PSW.

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Case Management, a student must have:

• completed a Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) and a GPA of at least 4.0; OR
• completed a Certificate IV VET/TAFE qualification in a related discipline from a recognised Institute (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) AND a minimum of one year full-time professional experience in the disability, rehabilitation or related human services fields; OR
• completed a minimum of three years full-time professional experience in the disability, rehabilitation or related human services fields and can demonstrate the ability to undertake graduate study through a discussion with the Program Director and provision of curriculum vitae and an employer's reference.