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About the course
This Graduate Certificate in Community Development introduces key ideas and practices used to support community-led change in Australia and internationally. Designed for community practitioners and graduates, it explores real projects such as Indigenous community initiatives, urban agriculture and sustainability, grassroots arts and activism. You’ll learn through case studies and creative media, with workshops that build practical ways to involve communities in meaningful change in social and community settings.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles supporting communities across government, NGOs and the community sector. The course prepares you for work in community and social services, local government, humanitarian and international development organisations, aid and engagement teams, and social or economic planning. Potential roles include community development/service coordinator, community arts coordinator, policy advisor, international aid worker, engagement officer, and place and activations officer in community development contexts.
Career outcome
Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as policy analyst, academic, research officer, health administrator, counsellor, family law case officer, and etc. in companies including United Nations, Red Cross, Centrelink, Department of Human Services, Salvation Army, and etc.Living Costs in Perth**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321 |
Average Salary**
