Ageing, Disability and the Law

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
SOCI 5003
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Course ID
204916
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
5
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course provides a comprehensive and practical overview of the law as it impacts upon older people and people with a disability and, where relevant, their support networks. The course examines the legal rights of older people and people with a disability with a focus on the interdisciplinary responses to ageing and disability and Australian and international responses to these legal issues particularly in relation to abuse, decision making, health, financial and accommodation issues and discrimination.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A