Career Planning
Deciding on the right career path and choosing the right tertiary course can be challenging. For people with disabilities there are often additional issues which may call for additional research and planning.
To ensure that you don't experience disappointment 'down the track' it is important that you plan your career and your course of study well in advance. You need to think about where you want to be in the future and identify the pathway to get there. This involves reading, discussion and talking to people about courses as well as assessing your skills and abilities.
Highlighted below are key steps to assist you identify and plan your career:
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identifying your interests, career and employment goals
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researching courses and tertiary institutions
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speaking to course coordinators and career counsellors
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identifying study modes
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attending open days and speaking with lecturers
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assessing your disability
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identifying the minimum entry requirements
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identifying important dates
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speaking with disability staff and identifying reasonable adjustments
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touring the campus
Paula Williams the Disability Liaison
Officer at Flinders
University talks about the importance of
planning your
course of study