Aged Care & Community Service
Support older Australians and people living with disability to live independently, with dignity and choice.
Overview
Course overview
Community and personal support workers are among the most in-demand roles in Australia. This field of study prepares you to provide person-centred care — assisting with daily living, promoting independence, and supporting the wellbeing of the people you work with.
It suits empathetic, reliable people who want meaningful, stable work helping others in aged care, home care and disability support settings.
What you’ll learn
- Person-centred and strengths-based support
- Safe manual handling and everyday wellbeing
- Supporting independence and community participation
- Working respectfully with diverse people and cultures
- Following individualised care and support plans
- Work health and safety and infection control
Career outcomes
This field of study can lead to roles such as:
Entry requirements
A caring nature, satisfactory language and literacy, and (for placement) a police check and relevant clearances are typically required. International students must meet academic and English entry requirements.
Your career starts in North Sydney
Talk to our team about the right course for you, entry requirements and upcoming intakes.