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.
- 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
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.
Upgrade your career in the community sector with this advanced qualification, which is tailored to make your transition into a managerial role easier.
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.
Upgrade your career in the community sector with this advanced qualification, which is tailored to make your transition into a managerial role easier.
Take a look at our RPL program. Fast track your way to a formal qualification by receiving recognition for the study you have completed or the skills you've gained from the workplace.
News and events
Have your community services skills recognised with FREE RPL
From educating young children to caring for the elderly, the community services sector includes a range of essential services. To recognise the important role this industry plays in our society, the Queensland Government is offering free Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to experienced community services workers.
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Tracy gets a Canadian lesson in community development
Community Services Teacher Tracy Galaud recently swapped her Sunshine Coast classroom for a college in Canada, leading a group of eight community services students from around the state on a 10-day study tour of Toronto.
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Real job outcomes for aged care students
After a vocational placement with one of Australia’s most innovative and leading aged care providers, four TAFE Queensland aged care students have secured work as personal care workers.
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