Illume Learning is thrilled to host this webinar series especially for Disability Support Workers

Quality disability support is about more than providing care. It requires an understanding of disability, a commitment to respectful and person-centred practice, and the skills to support people in ways that promote independence, participation, and quality of life.

This three-part webinar series has been designed for disability support workers, team leaders, and disability service providers who want to strengthen their understanding and enhance their day-to-day practice. Combining contemporary disability perspectives with practical support strategies, the series explores the foundations of effective disability support, with a particular focus on supporting people with intellectual disability in respectful, person-centred, and disability-affirming ways.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of disability, learn practical strategies for supporting people with intellectual disability, and develop confidence in understanding and responding to behaviour.

All 3 sessions will be available on-demand for the full months of July and August 2026 - allowing participants flexible access to view the content at times convenient to them.

Webinar 1 (30 minutes): Understanding Disability in Contemporary Practice

• The changing understanding of disability
• Medical and social models of disability
• Disability-affirming practice
• Language, attitudes, and assumptions

Webinar 2 (60 minutes): Practical Strategies for Supporting People with Intellectual Disability

• Understanding intellectual disability
• Communication and information processing
• Supporting independence and participation
• Practical strategies for everyday support

Webinar 3 (60 minutes): Understanding and Responding to Behaviour

• Behaviour as communication
• Factors that influence behaviour
• Proactive and preventative approaches
• Practical behaviour support strategies

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This series is suitable for disability support workers, support coordinators, team leaders, students, and others working directly with people with disability. It is also ideal for organisations seeking to establish a shared foundation for contemporary, rights-based disability support practice across their teams.

PRESENTED BY RACHEL CARR

With more than 20 years of experience working alongside people with disabilities, their families, educators, and other professionals, Rachel brings both professional expertise and lived experience as a sibling of a person with disability to her work. She also has direct experience as a disability support worker, giving her a practical, frontline understanding of day-to-day support work alongside her broader professional background.

Rachel offers a unique perspective that bridges research, practice, and experience. Her presentations combine evidence-informed practice with real-world application, helping audiences translate research into meaningful, practical approaches. Known for her engaging and relatable style, she is passionate about supporting others to move beyond assumptions and develop a deeper understanding of disability and inclusion.

REGISTRATION 

Webinar series (access to all 3 sessions) : $99 per person

Registration includes:

• Access to 2.5 hours of professional development
  • On-demand access to the recordings from 1 July - 31st August 2026
• Presentation slides
• Certificate of attendance

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Access details will be provided by email 24 hours prior to each webinar event. 
• Access is provided for the registered individual/s only. Access details are unique to you and cannot be shared. Sharing access details will compromise your access to the platform and your registration will be cancelled. You will not be eligible for a refund. 
• Illume Learning takes no responsibility for emails not received due to errors or typos. Attendees should first check junk mail/spam folders and contact admin@illumelearning.com.au in the event access details are not located.
• All sessions will be available on-demand from 1 July to 31st August 2026. No extensions will be possible. 
• Refunds will not be provided in the event of non-attendance.
• Registrations are final. No changes or cancellations will be accepted. 

Contact Details

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