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About the course
This Diploma of Youth Work develops practical skills to support children, teenagers and young adults through engaging programs and services. You’ll learn to build effective relationships, assess needs, advocate for young people, and work within legal, ethical and child-protection frameworks. The course includes a supervised placement to apply your learning in a real youth-work setting, preparing you for entry-level youth work practice in community services. The programme introduces counselling basics, community support skills, and behavioural science fundamentals.
Career outcome
Graduates may work in youth-focused community services, government or non-profit agencies supporting young people’s wellbeing and development. Typical pathways include youth worker roles in outreach, case management support, group programs and community education activities, working within organisational guidelines and safety requirements. The included placement and focus on advocacy, communication and service delivery help prepare you for frontline practice in youth and community services at diploma level.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
