Community Services & Disability

Prepare yourself to work in a range of community service areas such as Aged Care, Disability, Youth Work and more.

The social and community services sector is predicted to experience strong growth over the next 5 years with an excess of 50,000 job openings expected. This is due to an increased support for the sector through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

By completing this intermediate level qualification, you will learn about case management, individual needs planning, health and well-being strategies, working with disabilities, cultural diversity, working with at-risk individuals and facilitating accurate referrals to specialist services.  Work may include day-to-day support of individuals in community settings or support the implementation of specific community-based programs. 

Our highly-experienced trainers provide guidance and support every step of the way, to ensure you have the knowledge and practical skills you need to work in this field.

The Certificate III in Community Services Work will help you:

• Have direct contact with clients
• Identify presenting needs
• Refer to appropriate services and support
• Provide day-to-day support
• Assist with entitlements and benefits under the broad direction of others

Take your passion for caring to the next level and upgrade your career!

The health and aged care sector is experiencing strong growth, with the Australian Government expecting more than 50,000 job openings in the industry over the next five years.

This course will give you the skills to complete specialised tasks and functions in aged care services either in residential, home or community based environments.

Learn how to effectively liaise with other healthcare professionals and supervise fellow workers.

Other skills covered include how to respond holistically to client issues and coordinate person-centred services for older people.