In Australia we are fortunate to have an excellent standard of health care. But, did you know that people with an intellectual disability and those on the autism spectrum often don’t have the same experiences in our hospitals and health services?
This course is part of the Bridge to Better Health initiative. The lessons aim to give you the knowledge and understanding to improve the way healthcare services are delivered to people with intellectual disability and those on the autism spectrum.
This e-learning module was funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. The content was co-designed with people with intellectual disability, people on the autism spectrum and health professionals. We would also like to acknowledge the valuable expertise and contribution of Indelibility Arts, Mater Research and Mater Education.
We acknowledge the individual and collective expertise of people with intellectual disability and those on the autism spectrum. We recognise their vital contribution at all levels and value the courage of those who shared their unique perspective for the purpose of learning and growing together to achieve better outcomes for all.
We acknowledge those with intellectual disability and on the autism spectrum who have suffered premature and preventable deaths.We acknowledge the people and the Elders of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nations who are the Traditional Owners of the land and seas of Australia.