Brisbane , Queensland , Australia
Total Students
National Ranking
Course Code : 089890C
Course Type : Full Time
Course Level : Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
Duration : 06 Month
Total Tuition Fee :4400 AUD
Annual Cost of Living :29710 AUD
Sarina Russo Institute Sarina Russo Institute (SRI) is part of the Sarina Russo Group (SRG). Established in 1979, SRG has established and maintained a reputation of excellence in education, training, recruitment and job creation. At SRI, we understand the importance of delivering quality education in a supportive and engaging environment. For this reason, our experienced staff are constantly reviewing our product and service offerings to ensure our courses meet the needs of our students. Every year we welcome and educate thousands of domestic and international students to study quality courses in English Language and Vocational education. Our students have been successful in gaining the skills and experience required to further their study at University or gain a desired career outcome through up-skilling. Whether you are looking for a classroom based experience, on the job training or an online solution, we can provide the best program at the right time. We want you to excel and achieve your goals, for this reason, SRI focuses not only on providing an outstanding learning experience but facilitating a community environment among students through access to multiple ‘Campus Life’ services. As a student at SRI you will have access to learning advisers, employment consultants, computer services, library facilities and the student lounge. With one conveniently located campus in the heart of Brisbane city, we invite you to enjoy the experience and opportunities that a qualification from Sarina Russo Institute can provide. Show Less
If you’re after a rewarding career that gives back to the community and changes people’s lives for the better, then this is the profession for you. Every day you will play an important part in someone’s life as you assist them to create a stronger and brighter future for themselves.
By starting your career in community services, you will also be joining Australia’s largest and fastest growing industry according to the Australian Government, Jobs website. To put this in perspective, Health Care and Social Assistance saw 1,685,100 people in Australia employed and this figure is projected to increase by 14.9% over five years to May 2023 (Health Care and Social Assistance, 2020).
A Community Services Worker provides care and support to disadvantaged groups and individuals within the community. A benefit to this profession is that every role is as diverse as the wide range of clients they cater to including:
• Health care
• Aged care
• Child Care
• Refugees
• Social assistance
• Public administration and safety
• Rehabilitation
• Social work
• Mental health
As a Community Services Worker you will be assisting your clients to become more independent and confident in their lives and everyday activities. You will also embark upon problems currently facing the community, working to ensure every adult, adolescent and child has access to a safe, fostering and encouraging environment allowing them to maximise their full potential and succeed.
Work settings also vary depending on the role, and you may be asked to work in an office environment, virtually, in the community or at the client’s home of residence. This is the beauty of the role as you will be able to find a role that suits your lifestyle and needs.
Again, the Health Care and Social Assistance sector is booming and there is a growing demand for employment within this field. Employers are on the lookout for potential people like yourselves who are willing to step up and give back to the community. There has never been a better time to become a Community Services Worker.