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About the course
This Diploma of Community Services prepares you to support individuals, families and communities through social and community programs. You’ll build capability in person-centred practice, case management, coordinating services and working collaboratively with community organisations. The course includes on-campus study plus mandatory supervised work placement to develop practical, job-ready skills. This is a Diploma in community services practice. The programme introduces counselling basics, community support skills, and behavioural science fundamentals.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles supporting clients and communities across welfare and community services settings. Typical opportunities include community worker, family support worker, welfare worker and disabilities services officer. Skills developed in coordinating programs, case management and ethical practice align with roles in community agencies and support organisations. This is a Diploma leading to community and social service careers. Preparing graduates for community support, welfare assistant, and care coordination roles, or degree articulation.
Living Costs in Geraldton**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,108 - 1,465 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 811 - 1,072 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 7 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 195 - 258 |
Average Salary***
