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About the course
Community services courses at TAFE Queensland prepare you to support individual and community wellbeing through care, support, education, welfare and related services. Training is practical and workplace-focused, giving you opportunities to build skills in real settings. You can choose pathways across areas such as counselling, youth work, alcohol and other drugs, social housing, case management and community development in the community services sector. The programme develops psychology knowledge and applied skills aligned with its qualification level and professional expectations.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles across community and support services, working with individuals, families and at-risk community members. Typical opportunities include alcohol and drugs worker, child protection officer, community health worker, community development officer, counsellor, family support worker, housing services officer, welfare worker, youth worker and community services manager, supporting wellbeing through a range of community programs and organisations. Preparing graduates for psychology-related roles and further study pathways matched to the programme level.
Career outcome
Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as senior disability support worker, aged care worker, community worker, youth worker, allied health assistant, occupational therapy assistant, and etc. in companies including United Nations, Red Cross, Centrelink, Department of Human Services, Salvation Army, and etc.Living Costs in Brisbane**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314 |
Average Salary**
