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
- Counsellor
- Disability support manager
- Family support worker
- Housing services officer
- Welfare worker
Get university thinking with hands-on learning with a degree, diploma or pathway from TAFE Queensland.
If you're thinking of studying a diploma, certificate IV, or certificate III course you may be eligible for funding through the TAFE Priority Training Program (TPTP). This funding is available to eligible students who enrol in applicable programs after 1 July 2018.
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.
News and events
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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10 reasons to study at TAFE Queensland
Deciding what you're going to do with your life is a huge decision and ultimately, the only person qualified to decide is you. Part of making that decision is investigating and evaluating your options, so we've put together the top 10 reasons why you should you study at TAFE Queensland.
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