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An Aboriginal Community Care Worker supports Indigenous people to improve their health and well-being. You might be involved with a particular program or work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in a community centre or clinic. An Aboriginal Community Care Worker might provide advice or assistance with accessing other community services. You may help with basic health assessments and screenings or you might be part of programs addressing social and emotional well-being.
Aboriginal Community Care Workers need to have excellent communication skills. You’ll be working with a range of people from your clients to families and other health professionals. It’s important that you can listen and show support when required. Aboriginal Community Care Workers need to be flexible and be able to work with multiple clients at any one time.
There are 14 courses available for people who want to become an Aboriginal Community Care Worker. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
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The Diploma of Community Services is a nationally recognized qualification that prepares students for leadership roles in the community services sector. Students will develop advanced skills in advocacy, social justice, policy development, and program design. Graduates can work in leadership roles, such as community services manager, program manager, or social policy analyst, in government and non-government organizations..
Average duration: 12 months.
The Certificate III in Community Services (CHC32015) is excellent for students seeking careers as community services workers. Students begin with the foundation skills essential for maintaining personal safety while helping others. They learn how to manage personal stress, and communicate with clients from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds. Students are then able to choose electives to pursue career interests such as working with the elderly, working with children and young people, drugs and alcohol and mental health. The Certificate III in Community Services (CHC32015) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package..
The Certificate IV in Community Services is a nationally recognized qualification that prepares students for a career in the community services sector. You will develop skills in community development, case management, diversity, and ethics. Gain hands-on experience through supervised work placements. Graduates can work in various roles, such as community service worker, case manager, and program coordinator in government and non-government organizations..
The Diploma of Community Services (Case Management) is a nationally recognized qualification that prepares students for a career in case management within the community services sector. You will develop skills in case management, including planning, intervention, and evaluation. Graduates can work as case managers in government and non-government organizations, supporting clients with complex needs..
If you’re passionate about indigenous health the Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (HLT50113) is the qualification you need for a senior position in ATSI Community Health. This nationally recognised training course is delivered on-campus and online and will teach you how to deliver primary health care programs to ATSI communities. You’ll gain specialist skills and knowledge in nutrition, meds, infection controls, drugs and alcohol, cancer support, chronic condition care, and child safety.Enquire now to find out if you are eligible for subsidised training and for a list of training dates..
Average duration: 18 months.
In Australia, a full time Aboriginal Community Care Worker generally earns $1,050 per week ($54,600 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.
The number of people working in this industry has remained steady in recent years. There are currently 24,400 community workers in Australia and many of them specialise as Aboriginal Community Care Workers. This work can be found in all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice are good qualifications if you’re hoping to become an Aboriginal Community Care Worker. These courses cover topics such as Indigenous health, assessments and screenings and infection control. You could also consider a Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or a Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice.
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Here are some potential career pathways within aboriginal health care and social work. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Aboriginal Health Care
Aboriginal Aged Care Worker
$960 weekly pay
Aboriginal Disability Worker
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
$1,250 weekly pay
Aboriginal Community Care Worker
$1,050 weekly pay
Aboriginal Health Worker
Social Work
Community Volunteer
Salary not available
Community Worker
$962 weekly pay
Support Worker
Volunteer Coordinator
Caseworker
$1,350 weekly pay
Community Arts Worker
$1,183 weekly pay
Community Corrections Officer
$1,150 weekly pay
Community Development Officer
$1,802 weekly pay
Community Development Worker
Community Support Worker
$1,382 weekly pay
Crisis Support Worker
Healthcare Social Worker
$1,736 weekly pay
Hospital Social Worker
Humanitarian Aid Worker
Outreach Worker
Palliative Care Social Worker
Senior Support Worker
Social Worker
Community Development Manager
$1,920 weekly pay
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