Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you’re interested in becoming a disability care worker, an aged care worker, or you are interested in other roles with family and community services, TAFE NSW has the qualification you need for the job you want – including the Diploma of Community Services and the Bachelor of Community Services.
Australian care workers can earn, on average, between $50,000 and $60,000 per year, with many senior care workers earning in excess of $85,000 per year.
Disability support workers, and disability care workers, provide a range of services to people living with disabilities. Depending on the specific disability, workers may assist people with daily tasks, or perform daily tasks for them, including assisting with personal hygiene, providing mobility support, and helping with shopping tasks, food preparation, and housework.
Disability support workers, and disability care workers, need to be patient, flexible and understanding, supportive and caring, responsible, a good communicator, committed to the rights of people with disabilities, a good team worker, as well as possessing a level of fitness to handle the physical demands of the job.
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What job opportunities could an community service course lead to?
If you're looking to further your career in Community Services or launch your career in Aged care, Youth Work or the field of mental health, a TAFE NSW course is a fantastic way to join this ever-expanding sector.
We offer youth work courses from certificates through to diplomas, as well mental health courses and diplomas in aged and community care. A Community Services course can lead to meaningful careers and job opportunities, such as:
- Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker
- Youth Case Worker
- Community Services Worker
- Disability Support Officer
- Personal Care Worker
- Mental Health Support Worker
Whether you're just starting out in your career, want to gain more qualifications, add to your previous experience or simply broaden your horizons, TAFE NSW offers a wide variety of Community Services courses at a number of levels to suit you.