Diploma of Community Services (Responding to Family Violence)

• Provide support to people experiencing family violence and understanding their needs and goals

• Build caring relationships with people accessing services and work within service networks

• Work within a case management framework

• Contribute to the review and evaluation of organisational policies and procedures

• Undertake service planning and program or project implementation and handle records and documentation

• Engage in person-centred interventions and make referrals to other appropriate services

• A nationally accredited qualification at diploma level

• 200 hours of work placement with a suitable employer

• The ability to respond in instances of domestic violence and empower individuals to make a positive change

• Skills to professionally engage in interventions

• A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities

• Depending on where you choose to study, there may be additional campus-specific entry requirements for this qualification. Check your specific location for details.

• Please complete our survey to find out if the Diploma of Community Services (Responding to Family Violence) course is suitable for you

• A Working with Children Check (WWCC)

• A National Police Check

• Vaccination and health screenings

• Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires, such as a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

• Proficient computer skills

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

• The ability to be understanding and supportive to people experiencing hardship

• An interest in working with people from diverse backgrounds

• A desire to boost your leadership skills

Important information:

• This qualification contains content, concepts and scenarios that may be distressing. Please consider your personal resilience and any potential emotional triggers when participating in this qualification and in any future employment in this field.