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Community and Youth Services
13 courses
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- Short Courses1
- Certificates5
- Diploma Level6
- Degree Level1
- Fee Free9
Take your passion for helping others and turn it into a rewarding career full of possibility, with a community and youth services qualification. You’ll learn to empower your community and inspire lasting change as you offer support to those in need. Whether you offer a lifeline to those suffering addiction or a mental health crisis, or you encourage young people to make positive choices, you’ll graduate with the skills and techniques you need to make a real difference.
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Gain valuable insights into harm minimisation strategies as you embark on a meaningful career in the alcohol and other drugs sector. Build the skills to support and empower diverse clients, helping them to navigate challenges and achieve positive outcomes. Explore opportunities to work in community-based organisations, outreach programs, and residential rehabilitation services, to make a difference in the lives of individuals. more...
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Certificate IVAlcohol and Other Drugs
CHC43215-01Learn about harm minimisation as you begin a rewarding career in the alcohol and other drugs sector. Support and empower a variety of clients and work in community based organisations, outreach services and residential rehabilitation services.
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DiplomaAlcohol and Other Drugs
CHC53215-01Become equipped with specialist skills to provide counselling, referral and health promotion services to clients experiencing issues with alcohol and other drugs. Build the skills needed to work in this critical area of community service and empower people on their recovery journey.
Client Assessment and Case Management
Strengthen your leadership skills as you work on complex and sensitive cases with a diverse range of people. Work in family support, aged care, youth work or the NDIS in a broad and growing field. more...
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Community Sector Management
Aspire to create positive change in the community services sector as you discover your personal leadership style, motivate colleagues and implement quality frameworks. more...
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Community Services
Empower those in your local community as a skilled community services worker. Foster caring and supportive relationships, encourage personal growth and connect clients to essential services. more...
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Certificate IIICommunity Services
CHC32015-01Gain a strong foundational skill set and knowledge base to enter a challenging yet rewarding career as a support worker. Learn to provide quality client support, empowering and facilitating their interests and advocating for their needs.
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Certificate IVCommunity Services
CHC42021-01Develop the skills to work in community services. Make an impact in people’s lives by giving quality service in areas like youth work, juvenile justice, mental health, domestic violence, disability, alcohol and drugs.
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Certificate IVMental Health
CHC43315-01Explore mental health issues and gain the necessary skills to make a difference in the lives of others. Empower people through the recovery framework as you enter a rewarding and in-demand sector.
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DiplomaCommunity Services
CHC52021-01Support your community and people experiencing hardship as you develop the complex knowledge needed for a rewarding career in the community services industry. Build your leadership capabilities and prepare for roles in case work and management in this in-demand sector.
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DiplomaCommunity Services (Case Management)
CHC52021-02Understand case management best practice and how to provide tailored support to each client. Empower others, work closely with service providers and gain leadership skills for a rewarding career in the community services industry.
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DiplomaTrauma-Informed Care and Practice
HE20558The higher education Diploma of Trauma-Informed Care and Practice equips you with the skills and knowledge to understand and analyse the concepts of trauma and trauma-informed care. This course runs part-time over two years and provides you with the expertise to integrate trauma-informed principles into practical settings. It prepares you to work in positions of trauma-informed specialisation and to apply this framework to broader community services positions, which are currently in high demand.
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BachelorCommunity Services
HE20528V01Support the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities and help to facilitate social change when you study the Bachelor of Community Services. This online degree will prepare you for a career in the diverse community services industry. You’ll be qualified to manage a range of responsibilities while helping people who are disadvantaged and highly vulnerable.
Counselling
Offer constructive support to a diverse range of clients during difficult times. Break negative cycles and aid positive growth by helping people become more self-aware and independent. more...
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TAFE StatementAccidental Counselling
800-000408Build foundational counselling skills to support people in stressful situations even without formal training. Apply the person-centred approach as a framework to empower others. Help them find their own solutions by reminding them of their strengths.
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DiplomaCounselling
CHC51015-01Provide a diverse range of people with support and the tools to make significant changes in their lives. Develop your communication skills and work in counselling or case management roles in community services organisations.
Youth Justice
Change lives and inspire positive choices as you work closely with young people to challenge their views and positively influence their future. more...
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Youth Work
Provide a safe and supportive space for young people to reach their potential and become confident adults. Spark positive behaviour change, connect young people to their community and build trusting and caring relationships. more...
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Certificate IVYouth Work
CHC40421-01Develop the skills to assist young people by assessing their needs, providing support and connecting them with relevant services. Gain the training to work in diverse settings and contribute to positive outcomes for young people.
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DiplomaYouth Work
CHC50421-01Build on your existing skills to guide young people through challenges, support informed choices, and connect them with the right help. This course equips you with theoretical frameworks to empower young people and promote their wellbeing.
Social Housing
Safety and shelter are basic human rights. Learn to protect vulnerable people who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness and utilise professional services to provide support. more...