Graduate Certificate of Disaster Health and Humanitarian Assistance

About the course

This Graduate Certificate builds specialised knowledge and practical capability to plan and deliver coordinated, evidence-informed public health responses in disasters and humanitarian emergencies. It addresses real-world contexts including displacement, emergency management and health service challenges in Australia and internationally. The course is designed for health professionals seeking targeted postgraduate study in disaster health and humanitarian assistance.

Career outcome

Graduates may work in disaster preparedness and response roles across health services, government, NGOs and humanitarian organisations. Career pathways include disaster and emergency health coordination, humanitarian assistance support, public health emergency planning, and roles linked to outbreak response, displacement and community recovery. This Graduate Certificate supports professional development for practitioners working in disaster health and humanitarian assistance. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.

Entry requirements

AQF Level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant health discipline; or equivalent.

Living Costs in Townsville**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,146 - 1,515	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,074 - 1,421
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 309

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)