{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling", "advertisedTitle": "Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling", "totalCreditPoints": 120, "offerYear": 2027, "studentType": "Domestic", "locationDisplayName": "City", "deliveryModeCode": "MM", "deliveryModeDescription": "Multi-Modal", "cricosCourseCode": "", "isFlexibleLocation": true, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": true, "instance": false, "indicativeFees": true, "startDates": true }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": {"60":["Graduate Certificate in Service Co-Ordination and Rehabilitation"]} }, "startDates": "Semester 1 (March 2027), Semester 2 (July 2027)", "duration": "1 year full-time or part-time equivalent", "prerequisite": "", "courseDescription": "<p>La Trobe's accredited Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling gives you the practical skills and knowledge to build a career that makes a meaningful difference. Get the foundations to develop a rewarding career that supports others through huge life changes.<\/p><p>Build your professional expertise as you develop your understanding of client relationships and service coordination. Develop core skills that are integral to the interpersonal helping process, especially as they apply to rehabilitation and behaviour change. Explore and develop skills in different counselling models and techniques, such as motivational interviewing.<\/p><p>Explore a diverse range of workplaces and cultures. You'll learn how to support individuals and communities through physical injuries, psychological conditions, disability or disadvantage \u2013 helping them to reach their full potential and reintegrate into work and the community.<\/p><p>Learn how to practise ethically and get hands-on experience through a practical work placement in a specialist rehabilitation facility, other rehabilitation-related health facility, or human service agency. You'll build your skills and experience, develop your professional networks and prepare for employment.<\/p><p>Graduate ready for professional practice with a degree recognised by industry. The Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling is accredited by the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC), making it easier for employers to recognise your advanced skills and knowledge.<\/p><p>You'll graduate prepared to work in rehabilitation counselling, as well as broader counselling settings related to areas such as wellbeing, sport, and mental health.<\/p><p>You&#39;ll learn:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Rehabilitation counselling<\/strong><ul><li>Understand the interpersonal helping process, especially as it applies to rehabilitation and behaviour change. Explore different counselling models and techniques, such as motivational interviewing.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Service coordination and case management<\/strong><ul><li>Explore the basic concepts underpinning care coordination in community settings. Examine models of service coordination and case management.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Vocational rehabilitation<\/strong><ul><li>Support people to recover from injury and illness, and help them reintegrate into the workplace and\/or other meaningful roles within the community. You&#39;ll also learn how to support employers as they rehabilitate their employees.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>*Please be aware that this course includes mandatory in-person placement requirements. Students are expected to complete these placements in Australia.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 - Graduate Diploma.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCriInAddToAtar": "", "selRankAdj": "", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "prerequisite": "<p><span>Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).<\/span><\/p><p>Specialisation - recommended: Health Sciences, Psychology, Behavioural Sciences or other relevant field.<\/p><p>Applicants with industry experience will also be considered.<\/p>", "academicEntReq": "<ul><li><p>Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Details will be provided by telephone or email to applicants required to attend. Selection interview for short-listed applicants (in person or via videoconference) to assess potential suitability as a practicing counsellor. Interviews may involve case studies, decision-making and analyses of hypothetical scenarios.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "<div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-0\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-0\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Behavioural and relational skills<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-0\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-0\"><p><em><strong>Core requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Students must be able to manage their own responses and behaviour to work effectively in a range of learning environments with diverse people and tasks. This includes the capacity to be receptive and respond appropriately to constructive feedback. Students should also be able to work with others in a team or group environment and make and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of individuals in order to complete tasks or for professional practice.<br \/><br \/>See also <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.latrobe.edu.au\/document\/view.php?id=60\">Student behaviours policy<\/a> for more information.<br \/><br \/><em><strong>Course-specific requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling students must demonstrate strong interpersonal and interpersonal communication skills that will allow them to continuously develop their communication and counselling skills throughout their careers. <br \/>Students must be able to manage personal responses, beliefs or preferences in order to work in an ethical and socially responsible manner with diverse groups , for example to be able to work with people from ethnically and religiously diverse backgrounds. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Cognition<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-1\"><p><em><strong>Core requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Students must be able to locate, acquire, retain and apply knowledge as part of their learning and for assessment. They must have the ability to sustain their attention over a designated period, maintain their focus in a variety of learning environments and remember information long enough to complete tasks in a reasonable and safe timeframe.<br \/><br \/><em><strong>Course-specific requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling students must be able to use retained knowledge to determine safe and appropriate care decisions. Students must be able to notice, focus their attention and process information in order to respond in an ethically and socially responsible manner that recognises the perspectives of multiple stakeholders and legislative requirements. For example, for a client in a return to work setting they must be able to focus on and respond to changing information from clients in order to respond in an appropriate manner that recognises both the duty of care for the client and the client's rights and responsibilities as stipulated by legislation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-2\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-2\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Sensory (visual, auditory, tactile, olfaction)<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-2\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-2\"><p><em><strong>Core requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Students should possess the ability to interact with visual, auditory or tactile inputs sufficiently to manage their learning environment and to meet professional performance needs.<br \/><br \/><em><strong>Course-specific requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling students must be able to process visual and or auditory information and monitor the broader environment for client safety, including observing multiple people and events simultaneously. Students must be able to detect changes in client voice, vocal content, posture, movement and other responses to clinical treatments.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>", "engReq": "", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": null, "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling, students must complete a total of 120 credit points across 1 year.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >Year 1<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\" style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"> <h5>This is a StudyFlex course<\/h5> <p>Whether your course is considered on campus, online or a mix of both, a StudyFlex course provides:<\/p><ul> <li>at least one third of its subjects on campus or online; and\/or<\/li> <li>at least two StudyFlex majors - that is two eight-subject sequences that offer at least half of their subjects on campus or online.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><a href=\"https://www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/studyflex\">Learn more about StudyFlex<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHE5SDS\" target=\"_blank\">COMMUNITY BASED HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEMS<\/a><\/td> <td> PHE5SDS<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHE5EMD\" target=\"_blank\">EMPLOYMENT AND DISABILITY<\/a><\/td> <td> PHE5EMD<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHE5ACW\" target=\"_blank\">MANAGING WELLBEING AND PERFORMANCE<\/a><\/td> <td> PHE5ACW<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHE5REC\" target=\"_blank\">REHABILITATION COUNSELLING<\/a><\/td> <td> PHE5REC<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHE5RCP\" target=\"_blank\">REHABILITATION COUNSELLING PRACTICUM<\/a><\/td> <td> PHE5RCP<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHE5SCC\" target=\"_blank\">SERVICE COORDINATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> PHE5SCC<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHE5SUP\" target=\"_blank\">THE SERVICE USER PERSPECTIVE IN HEALTH CARE<\/a><\/td> <td> PHE5SUP<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHE5VOR\" target=\"_blank\">VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION<\/a><\/td> <td> PHE5VOR<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "<p><strong><em>Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)<\/em><\/strong><br \/>During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills. WBL provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience at one or more of our local, interstate or international industry partners or agencies. WBL placements will generally be arranged by the Office of the Provost Placements and WBL Team at La Trobe University. The number of hours undertaken can vary considerably, depending on the requirements of the course. Students may incur additional costs and it may be necessary to travel or relocate to complete a specific placement. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.<\/p>", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2027\/HG001CI\" target='_blank'>City<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Apply rehabilitation theory and philosophy and research and evaluation methods to rehabilitation counselling practice.<\/li><li>Plan, implement, and evaluate client-centred vocational assessment and training for individual clients and groups in complex rehabilitation contexts.<\/li><li>Apply complex and specialised counselling skills case management theory, and psychological interventions in a rehabilitation context to achieve optimal vocational and avocational outcomes.<\/li><li>Generate professional documentation and reports for various stakeholders in a rehabilitation counselling context.<\/li><li>Critically reflect on rehabilitation counselling practice through monitoring and evaluation of own work and personal and professional development.<\/li><li>Appraise and apply legal, ethical and professional responsibilities of a rehabilitation counsellor.<\/li><li>Critically analyse how to provide lifetime services for those in need as a result of serious injury, long term disability or impairment and demonstrate how this can be applied to produce better rehabilitation outcomes.<\/li><li>Practise in an ethical and socially responsible manner as a Rehabilitation Counsellor.<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>You&#39;ll graduate prepared to work as a rehabilitation counsellor, as well as in broader counselling settings related to areas such as wellbeing, sport, and mental health. For people who wish to receive specialised training in mental health this graduate diploma provides a pathway into La Trobe's Master of Rehabilitation Counselling and Mental Health. Possible roles include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Rehabilitation counsellor<\/strong><ul><li>Support people who are experiencing physical injuries, psychological conditions, disability or disadvantage through the counselling process, to reintegrate into meaningful life roles (e.g. work and\/or in the wider community).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Counsellor<\/strong><ul><li>Work with individuals who are experiencing personal difficulties and help them to make meaningful and helpful changes geared toward promotion of wellbeing in their lives.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Student wellbeing coordinator<\/strong><ul><li>Provide welfare support, through the counselling process and coordinate development and wellbeing programs for students.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>", "professionalRecognition": "<p>The Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling is accredited by the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC). Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling may apply for membership with ASORC. Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.<\/p>", "fees": { "overview": "$33,000 per 120 credit points. <br>Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.", "showFeeLegislationMsg": false, "amountDescription": "$33,000 per 120 credit points. <br>Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.", "essentialRequirementsSelection": "<h4>Immunisations<\/h4><p><p>Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form.<br \/><br \/>Depending on a students immunisation history, the overall costs for vaccination may be up to AUD$1030. Students are responsible for all costs incurred. Further information will be provided post enrolment.<\/p><\/p><h4>National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check<\/h4><p><p>Prior to commencing a placement, students will be required to complete a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check. For information please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.service.vic.gov.au\/services\/national-disability-insurance-scheme\" rel=\"nofollow\">Services Victoria<\/a> website. Further information will be provided post enrolment.<\/p><\/p><h4>Police record check<\/h4><p><p>Applicants will be required to hold a valid Police Check which is renewed annually. Students will have access to a reduced fee when applying via a La Trobe University provider. For more information on what a police check entails, refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.police.vic.gov.au\/homepage\" rel=\"nofollow\">Victoria Police<\/a> website.<\/p><\/p><h4>Working with Children Check<\/h4><p><p>Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC). There is no cost for a volunteer WWCC. For more information and costs refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au\" rel=\"nofollow\">Working with Children Check Victoria<\/a> website.<\/p><\/p>", "eligibleForCspLoan": false, "eligibleForErpLoan": false } }, "content": { "atarDistributionReport": null }, "softContent": { "contactCta": { "primaryCta": { "link": "https:\/\/consultation.latrobe.edu.au", "text": "Book a 1:1 consultation" }, "secondaryCta": { "link": "#contact-us", "text": "Contact us" }, "overwriteHeadline": "<h2>Support others through major life changes.<\/h2>\r\n<h3 style=\"color: black;\">Applications open in August<\/h3>\r\n<ul><li>Learn how to support individuals and communities through physical injuries, psychological conditions, disability or disadvantage.<\/li><li>Build your understanding of client relationships and service coordination.<\/li><li>Develop core skills that are integral to the interpersonal helping process.<\/li><li>Explore different counselling models and techniques.<\/li><li>Get hands-on experience through a practical work placement.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n", "headline": "<p class=\"h2\">Applications open in August<\/p>", "subheadline": "<p>There's never been a better time to build new skills and follow your passion. 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