Community services professionals support individual and community wellbeing through a range of care, support, education, welfare, and related services. Our community services courses feature practical, on-the-job training so you get the chance to practice your skills in a real work environment.
The community services industry is one of Australia's fastest growing sectors. This growth is forecast to continue at even higher levels over the coming years with an estimated 1.6 million workers required by 2025.
TAFE Queensland offers a range of courses in community services including counselling, youth work, alcohol and drugs, social housing, case management, and community development. Community services can be an increadibly rewarding career path, working with disadvantaged people to help build stronger families and communities.
View community services courses- Activities officer
- Alcohol and drugs worker
- Care manager
- Child protection officer
- Community health worker
- Counsellor
- Disability support officer
- Family support worker
- Housing services officer
- Welfare worker
Yusif is helping people who speak English as a second language to settle into life in Queensland and helping them to find ways of contributing to their local communities.
Popular courses
Take the next step in your career in community services with this advanced qualification. This course is perfect for people who want to work in the community sector.
Progress your career in the community services sector with this intermediate-level course that will qualify you to work in a diverse range of settings in community services.
Kick start your career in the social sector with this entry level qualification that will get you working with your community faster.
Popular courses
Take the next step in your career in community services with this advanced qualification. This course is perfect for people who want to work in the community sector.
Progress your career in the community services sector with this intermediate-level course that will qualify you to work in a diverse range of settings in community services.
Kick start your career in the social sector with this entry level qualification that will get you working with your community faster.
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