Community Educator Courses
A Community Educator supports nursing mothers, promotes breastfeeding, conducts sessions, and offers personalised advice using strong communication.
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How do I become a Community Educator
Get qualified to work as a Community Educator with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
10998NAT
If you are passionate about promoting and protecting breastfeeding how about enrolling in the 10998NAT Certificate IV in Breastfeeding Education. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to educate pregnant women and about breastfeeding and help new mothers navigate infant behaviour and the nutritional needs of their babies. The course covers: delivering breastfeeding programs, assisting mothers with breastfeeding difficulties, maintain compliance with ethical standards, communication s...
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10960NAT
The 10960NAT Diploma of Breastfeeding Management is for healthcare professionals who want to provide high-quality, evidence-based breastfeeding education to their clients. This nationally recognised qualification will develop your knowledge of breastfeeding as well as your ability to communicate and counsel new and expectant mothers. The course covers: taking lactation histories and conducting breastfeeding assessments, using infant sleep and settling methods that support breastfeeding, managing breastfee...
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TAESS00029
Duration
5 weeks - 6 months
Study mode
Distance, Online
The TAESS00029 Volunteer Trainer Delivery Skill Set equips volunteers with the essential skills and knowledge needed to effectively deliver training within volunteer organisations and non-accredited settings, particularly focusing on emergency service contexts. It aims to empower trainers to support the development and education of fellow volunteers, enhancing their capability to handle various roles and responsibilities within their respective organisations.
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Duration
5 weeks - 6 months
Study mode
Distance, Online
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11260NAT
The 11260NAT Certificate III in Reclamation of Aboriginal Languages (Wiradjuri) equips participants with the skills to use Wiradjuri in both oral and written forms, grounded in cultural knowledge. Graduates will gain the ability to comprehend, read, and write the language, supporting its preservation through storytelling, song, and community activities. This qualification enables them to honour and pass on Gamilaraay heritage and to meet their own further study needs.
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How much does a Community Educator earn?
In Australia, a full time Community Educator generally earns $1,750 per week ($91,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Community Educator?
There has been a decrease in the number of people employed in this area over the last five years. There are currently 180 people working in this industry in Australia and many of them specialise as a Community Educator. Community Educators may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Community Educator?
A Certificate IV in Breastfeeding Education is an ideal qualification if you’re interested in a career as a Community Educator. You’ll develop the skills to guide mothers on lactation aids and weaning and provide advice on using infant sleep and settling methods to support the breastfeeding relationship. A Diploma of Breastfeeding Management may also be appropriate.
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A Community Educator provides support and advice to nursing mothers on breastfeeding and other topics. You might promote breastfeeding in the community and conduct information sessions and health clinics. Community Educators might provide support to mothers in a one-on-one environment or speak to small groups of new or expecting parents.
Community Educators should have excellent communication skills and must be able to work with new parents from a range of backgrounds. It’s important you have strong interpersonal skills and can understand your clients’ concerns. Community Educators must be up to date with current breastfeeding techniques and be able to adapt their knowledge to suit a range of circumstances.
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