Bachelor of Community Services

At the heart of community services is a desire to help people – to promote social justice and inclusion and enable people to flourish. Community service, welfare and support workers are there to help and empower individuals, families, marginalized groups and communities who face disadvantage and societal problems.

Whether you want to become a support worker, case manager or service coordinator, our Bachelor of Community Services at UNE will help you to develop your skills in identifying the problems individuals and communities face; understanding the social, economic and legal contexts of these issues, and provide help and support to achieve optimal outcomes. Our degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to practice in multi-disciplinary health-related community settings.

Accreditation is being sought with the Australian Community Worker Association.

Professional Fieldwork 
To help develop your professional skills and ensure you are ready for work in the health services sector, this degree incorporates 400 hours of supervised professional fieldwork. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a major in either Aboriginal Community Care, Aged Care, Children and Young People, Disability or a General Program, where you can choose from units such as mental health practice, management, leadership, human resources or community development.

Career Opportunities 
Community and health services is the fastest-growing job sector in Australia, and if you have a desire to help people and promote social change there are a range of job opportunities for you including: Welfare Support Worker, Care Coordinator, Community Services Case Manager, Community Services Coordinator, Aboriginal Community Care worker, Youth worker and other roles in a range of community work, community development and care services, volunteer programs, residential facilities, correctional facilities, group homes, community agencies and government departments.