Community services & youth work

Launch your career in community services with a course in community development, ageing support, disability, youth work, or alcohol and other drugs support.

You'll graduate ready to work in organisations with a high demand for qualified workers, including community organisations, drug and alcohol support agencies, government services, or council facilities.

For those already working in the sector, we offer courses that will help you progress into leadership positions.

Course information sessions

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We are running a series of information sessions that cover course structure, industry connections, placement opportunities, and pathways to further study.
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VU Stories

Empowering individuals & strengthening communities: Jason's career change
Diploma of Community Services CHC52015
"I believe that community services can help build a better world; or at least help make the world we have more comfortable and inclusive. I learnt that through life experiences, both good and bad."
I believe that community services can help build a better world; or at least help make the world we have more comfortable and inclusive. I learnt that through life experiences, both good and bad.
Read Jason's story
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Antony makes soundwaves in the community services industry
Diploma of Community Services CHC52015
"The most valuable things I have gained from my studies and placement is the knowledge, skills and practical experience. I feel I have been well prepared for securing employment in this sector."
The most valuable things I have gained from my studies and placement is the knowledge, skills and practical experience. I feel I have been well prepared for securing employment in this sector.
Read Antony's story
How Luciano was called to youth work
Youth Worker
"All the practical experiences I got during my studies at TAFE and uni gave me the confidence and skills to work with young people."
All the practical experiences I got during my studies at TAFE and uni gave me the confidence and skills to work with young people.
Luciano's story