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Community services
Community services professionals support individual and community wellbeing through a range of care, support, education, welfare, and related services. Our courses feature practical, on-the-job training so you get the chance to practice your skills in genuine settings.
Study community services
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 incredibly rewarding career path, working with disadvantaged people to help build stronger families and communities.
Career outcomes
- Alcohol and drugs worker
- Child protection officer
- Community health worker
- Community services manager
- Community development officer
- Counsellor
- Disability support manager
- Family support worker
- Housing services officer
- Welfare worker
- Youth worker
Community services courses
I chose TAFE Queensland because it incorporated placement and job-ready training. I would absolutely recommend TAFE... I felt very supported throughout my time.
Learning at TAFE Queensland has been phenomenal — the skills I gained from the diploma have been invaluable.
We ensure our graduates can hit the ground running by giving them access to the best teachers, the highest practical experience and the most relevant up-to-date industry knowledge while they’re with us.