If you are passionate about being on the frontline to tackle the various issues surrounding our communities, then studying a social work and community service course will take you there. These courses teach you to help individuals, families, association, and neighborhoods to strengthen their well- being and prosperity.

Why Choose Australia To Study Social Work and Community Services?

Australia has world-class universities that provide the best quality of education. The courses run by Australian universities are recognized globally. The country has a record of promoting social justice and human right and has numerous job opportunities for many individuals. Also, here the courses are regularly updated so that you will study the materials through up to date methods.

Minimum Requirements For International Students

Each university has its eligibility criteria so you may have to look that for yourself. But the general minimum requirements would be:

1. You must complete year 12 or equivalent.
2. Provide your English test results: [IELTS test results of overall 5.5 (academic)] Or equivalent.

Time Duration for Different Study levels of Social Work and Community Services

This is only the estimated time duration but you have to consult your university to know more about the program.

Career Outcomes

The fields you will be able to work as a social worker are:

Child protection

Addictions

Disability Services

Income Support

Justice

Psychiatric and General Mental Health Care

Medical and Health Care

This is the list of file you will be working on as a Community Server:

Drug and Alcohol Counsellors

Community Development Workers

Disability Services Offers

Residential Care Officers

Probation Officers

Earnings and Jobs

Australia’s Social Work and Community Service programs are of top quality, and widely known throughout the world. In the past 5 years, people working as a social worker has increased in a strong amount.  The job growth for a social worker has incremented by 22.5% and for community server, it has increased by 22.1%. It is estimated to be openings for 23,000 jobs for over 5 years meaning 4,600 a year. Full-time workers earn around $1,829 per week.

Pathway to Australian Permanent Residency

After graduation with a Diploma and Bachelor in Community Services, you can apply for a Temporary Graduate visa according to your qualifications. Since November 2018, Social Workers has been listed for PR:

• Medium to Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
• RSMS Occupation List (RSML)

A positive skills assessment from the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is required for a Bachelor or Master of Social work graduate to apply for permanent residency.

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