Community Services Courses

Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Support Worker Disability Support Worker Home Carer NDIS Worker Disability Service Officer

Study areas

Aged Care

Nurture your caring side with a career in Aged Care. Career pathways include Personal Carers, Aged Care Workers and Diversional Therapists.

Career opportunities Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Diversional Therapy Assistant Aged Care Team Leader Residential Care Officer Aged Care Manager Trainee Support Worker Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Aged Care Nurse Lifestyle Coordinator Diversional Therapist Home Carer Care Coordinator Gerontologist Aged Care Coordinator Mental Health Advocate View all

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Learn how you can make a profound difference in the lives of those affected by addiction, specialising in drug and alcohol counselling, relapse preven...

Career opportunities Substance Abuse Counsellor Social Worker Intake Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Addiction Counsellor Mental Health Advocate View all

Case Management

Learn how you can make a significant difference in healthcare, specialising in Case Management with a focus on youth, disability, ageing support, and ...

Career opportunities Youth Case Worker Case Manager Case Worker Mental Health Advocate View all

Child Welfare, Youth and Family Intervention

Courses in child welfare, youth and family intervention offer critical training for working with clients at risk to improve living situations and prov...

Career opportunities Child Safety Officer Family Support Worker Residential Care Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Family Counsellor Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Social Welfare Officer Community Outreach Coordinator Community Worker Youth Engagement Officer Trauma Counsellor Youth Support Officer Youth Adviser Youth Counsellor Social Justice Advocate Human Rights Activist Child Psychologist View all

Community Management

Learn how to be a driving force in community transformation, specialising in community management. Gain the skills needed for leadership, business man...

Career opportunities Community Development Manager Community Development Worker Community Liaison Officer Migrant Support Worker Fundraising Coordinator Grants Officer Community Support Worker Community Development Officer Community Services Officer Community Engagement Coordinator Community Health Liaison Community Advocate Community Recovery Officer Public Sector Manager View all

Counselling

Learn how you can positively impact lives, specialising in fields such as mental health, youth work, community services and substance abuse.

Career opportunities Student Counsellor Family Counsellor Support Worker Social Worker Substance Abuse Counsellor Youth Counsellor Marriage Counsellor Relationship Counsellor Rehabilitation Counsellor Psychotherapist Counsellor Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Life Coach Art Therapist Music Therapist Mental Health Support Worker Trauma Counsellor Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Counsellor Guidance Counsellor Crisis Counsellor Grief Counsellor Mental Health Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician Mental Health Social Worker Mental Health Advocate Child Psychologist Behaviour Therapist View all

Disability

Learn how to make a significant difference in the lives of others, specialising in disability support. Gain skills for roles in diverse care settings,...

Career opportunities Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Disability Support Worker Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Diversional Therapy Assistant Disability Team Leader Residential Care Officer Disability Service Officer Aged Care Manager Aboriginal Disability Worker Trainee Support Worker Lifestyle Coordinator Diversional Therapist Home Carer Care Coordinator Disability Advocate Mental Health Advocate Behaviour Therapist NDIS Worker View all

Mental Health

Learn how you can make a real difference in mental health, specialising in areas like psychotherapy, addiction support, and community care, with cours...

Career opportunities Mental Health Worker Peer Support Worker Mental Health Nurse Psychotherapist Art Therapist Mental Health Support Worker Intake Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician Mental Health Social Worker Mental Health Counsellor Mental Health Advocate Mental Health Case Manager Mental Health Specialist Wellbeing Coordinator Child Psychologist Behaviour Therapist View all

Social Housing

Learn how to make a meaningful difference in lives by specialising in social housing. These courses equip you with the skills to support and empower i...

Career opportunities Housing Officer Social Worker

Social Work

Embark on a career in social work and make a tangible difference in people's lives, specialising in areas like mental health, family care, and com...

Career opportunities Volunteer Coordinator Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Social Worker Senior Support Worker Outreach Worker Community Development Manager Aboriginal Community Care Worker Community Volunteer Caseworker Community Outreach Coordinator Community Worker Community Support Worker Community Development Officer Crisis Support Worker Indigenous Support Worker Community Advocate Aged Care Social Worker Healthcare Social Worker Hospital Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Social Justice Advocate Human Rights Activist Community Rehabilitation Worker Clinical Social Worker Social Work Supervisor Sociologist Mental Health Advocate Child Psychologist Behaviour Therapist View all

Youth Work

Transform lives by specialising in youth work, a vital sector of community services. These accredited training courses equip you to meet the physical,...

Career opportunities Youth Worker Family Support Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Child Safety Officer Social Welfare Officer Community Outreach Coordinator Community Worker Youth Engagement Officer Youth Support Officer Youth Adviser Youth Officer Youth Advocate View all

Popular education and training courses

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CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
On Campus, Online
5 - 12 months
$0 - $3,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Support Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker
Aged Care Worker Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Support Worker Home Carer NDIS Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Support Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Aged Care Worker Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Support Worker Home Carer NDIS Worker + 6 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 18 months
$0 - $5,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Support Worker Disability Service Officer Residential Care Worker
Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Home Carer NDIS Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Support Worker Disability Service Officer Residential Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Home Carer NDIS Worker + 4 more
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 18 months
$0 - $4,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outreach Worker Mental Health Worker Peer Support Worker
Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Community Rehabilitation Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outreach Worker Mental Health Worker Peer Support Worker Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Community Rehabilitation Worker + 3 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 52 weeks
$0 - $9,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Support Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker
Support Worker Personal Carer Aged Care Worker NDIS Worker Home Carer Community Support Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Support Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Support Worker Personal Carer Aged Care Worker NDIS Worker Home Carer Community Support Worker + 6 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Blended, On Campus, Online
16 - 17 weeks
$0 - $3,958
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Residential Care Officer Community Care Worker
Home Care Assistance Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Disability Support Worker
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Residential Care Officer Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Disability Support Worker + 5 more
CHC51015

Diploma of Counselling
Online
12 - 36 months
$5,788 - $9,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Counsellor Youth Counsellor Rehabilitation Counsellor
Addiction Counsellor Grief Counsellor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Counsellor Youth Counsellor Rehabilitation Counsellor Addiction Counsellor Grief Counsellor + 2 more
CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$3,500 - $7,000
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker NDIS Worker Residential Care Worker
Disability Support Worker Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader
+ 3 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker NDIS Worker Residential Care Worker Disability Support Worker Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader + 3 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 16 months
$100 - $9,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Program Coordinator Community Development Officer Case Worker
Crisis Support Worker Client Services Officer Family Support Worker Social Worker Case Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Program Coordinator Community Development Officer Case Worker Crisis Support Worker Client Services Officer Family Support Worker Social Worker Case Manager + 5 more
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
7 weeks
$899 - $4,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Caseworker NDIS Worker
Support Worker Outreach Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Peer Support Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Caseworker NDIS Worker Support Worker Outreach Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Peer Support Worker + 6 more
CHC43415

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 12 months
$3,500 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Program Coordinator Wellness Coordinator
Lifestyle Coordinator Diversional Therapy Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Program Coordinator Wellness Coordinator Lifestyle Coordinator Diversional Therapy Assistant + 2 more
CHC43015

Certificate IV In Ageing Support
On Campus, Online
9 - 12 months
$0 - $4,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lifestyle Coordinator Senior Support Worker Residential Care Officer
Aged Care Team Leader Residential Care Worker Support Worker Aged Care Worker Aged Care Coordinator
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lifestyle Coordinator Senior Support Worker Residential Care Officer Aged Care Team Leader Residential Care Worker Support Worker Aged Care Worker Aged Care Coordinator + 5 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$5,788 - $7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Case Manager Care Coordinator Case Worker
Youth Case Worker Case Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Case Manager Care Coordinator Case Worker Youth Case Worker Case Manager + 2 more
HLT33021

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
On Campus, Online
10 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Allied Health Assistant Medical Imaging Assistant Patient Services Assistant
Pathology Assistant Hospital Orderly Occupational Therapy Assistant Therapy Aide Physiotherapy Assistant Community Rehabilitation Worker Ophthalmic Technician
+ 7 more
CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services
Blended, On Campus
6 - 7 months
$0 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Case Worker Community Health Liaison
Community Advocate Youth Worker Family Support Worker Community Care Worker Community Development Worker Case Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Case Worker Community Health Liaison Community Advocate Youth Worker Family Support Worker Community Care Worker Community Development Worker Case Manager + 6 more
CHC53415

Diploma of Leisure and Health
On Campus, Online
12 - 14 months
$2,400 - $5,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lifestyle Coordinator Therapy Aide Diversional Therapy Assistant
Community Care Worker Care Coordinator Wellbeing Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lifestyle Coordinator Therapy Aide Diversional Therapy Assistant Community Care Worker Care Coordinator Wellbeing Coordinator + 3 more
CHC40421

Certificate IV in Youth Work
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$615 - $4,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Case Worker Outreach Worker Youth Support Worker
Youth Worker Youth Support Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Case Worker Outreach Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Worker Youth Support Officer + 2 more
CHC53315

Diploma of Mental Health
Online
12 months
$7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Services Officer Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker
Intake Worker Mental Health Case Manager Mental Health Worker Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Services Officer Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Intake Worker Mental Health Case Manager Mental Health Worker Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker + 5 more
HLT43021

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Diversional Therapy Assistant Allied Health Assistant Physiotherapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant Nutrition Assistant Speech Pathologist Assistant Community Rehabilitation Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Diversional Therapy Assistant Allied Health Assistant Physiotherapy Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant Nutrition Assistant Speech Pathologist Assistant Community Rehabilitation Worker + 4 more
CHC50321

Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
Online
18 months
$6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Support Worker Welfare Worker Outreach Worker
Youth Case Worker Youth Worker Family Support Worker Child Safety Officer Case Worker
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Support Worker Welfare Worker Outreach Worker Youth Case Worker Youth Worker Family Support Worker Child Safety Officer Case Worker + 5 more
HLT54121

Diploma of Nursing
On Campus
20 months
$14,779 - $31,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Enrolled Nurse Rehabilitation Nurse Aged Care Nurse
Palliative Care Nurse General Practice Nurse School Nurse
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Enrolled Nurse Rehabilitation Nurse Aged Care Nurse Palliative Care Nurse General Practice Nurse School Nurse + 3 more
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VET courses are nationally recognised and delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTO).

  • Job-ready skills
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  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

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Higher education courses are nationally recognised and delivered by universities.

 

  • Broad career options
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  • Longer course durations
  • Higher entry requirements

Industry Training

Industry training is designed with direct input from industry experts and employers, ensuring the content is relevant to current job market trends.

Industry courses do not lead to a formal qualification but many offer industry recognised certifications.

  • Specialised skills
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  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

More about community services courses

Passionate about creating real change? A community services course is your next big step forward. Learn how to provide effective support, services and care for those in need with practical skills in planning and developing programs, counselling, applying legal and ethical principles, mental care and addiction support, and more. Start making an impact today.

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Further reading

Most popular community services courses

3rd May 2022

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Community Services?

1st September 2020

Further your career with a Diploma of Community Services

20th August 2019