The CHC – Community Services Training Package provides nationally recognised qualifications for roles supporting individuals, families and communities. It covers skills in case management, counselling, disability support, youth work, aged care, child protection and community development. The package emphasises ethical practice, cultural awareness, person-centred support and compliance with legislative and workplace requirements across government and non-government service settings.

Jobs in this industry include:

Community Services Worker
Youth Worker
Disability Support Worker
Aged Care Worker
Case Manager
Family Support Worker
Residential Care Worker
Community Development Officer
Welfare Support Worker
Child Protection Worker

Examples of qualifications in this training package:

CHC51122 Diploma of Financial Counselling
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
CHC40321 Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work
CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
CHC52121 Diploma of Community Development
CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling
CHC81115 Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution
CHC82015 Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case Management

Examples of skill sets in this training package:

CHCSS00103 Mental Health Peer Work Skill Set
CHCSS00092 Alcohol and Other Drugs Co-existing Needs Skill Set
CHCSS00140 Case Management Skill Set
CHCSS00079 Homelessness Support Work
CHCSS00141 Child Protection Skill Set

Examples of units of competency in this training package:

CHCADV003 Represent clients in court
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCCDE023 Develop and deliver community projects
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children's learning
CHCPRT036 Undertake and implement planning with at-risk children and young people and their families
CHCPRT041 Support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people in youth justice system
CHCPWK003 Apply lived experience in mental health peer work
CHCAGE013 Work effectively in aged care
CHCCCS042 Prepare meals

Community services has strong employment growth in Australia, driven by ageing populations, disability support needs and increased funding for social programs. Demand remains high for qualified, compassionate workers across government and non-government organisations, particularly in disability, aged care and youth support sectors.

Key roles and approximate annual salaries:

Disability Support Worker – $60,000–$75,000
Youth Worker – $65,000–$85,000
Case Manager – $75,000–$95,000
Aged Care Worker – $55,000–$70,000
Community Development Officer – $80,000–$100,000

Types of Work Locations

People in the Community Services industry commonly work in:

Community centres
Government departments
Non-government organisations (NGOs)
Residential care facilities
Disability support services
Aged care homes
Youth centres
Family support agencies
Crisis accommodation and refuges
Rehabilitation centres
Child protection services
Schools and outreach programs
Correctional facilities
Home and community care environments

Locations Where Jobs Are Carried Out

Community Services roles are available across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. Places include:

Sydney, New South Wales
Melbourne, Victoria
Brisbane, Queensland
Perth, Western Australia
Adelaide, South Australia
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Hobart, Tasmania
Darwin, Northern Territory

Regional & Community-Focused Areas

Wagga Wagga – regional community and family services
Shepparton – multicultural and youth support services
Townsville – disability and aged care services
Kalgoorlie – remote and Indigenous community services
Alice Springs – remote outreach and social support services

Community Services employment exists wherever populations require social, welfare, disability, youth and aged care support across Australia.

CHC – Community Services Training Package

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CHC - Community Services

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