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Learn how to advance social justice
People are at the heart of community service careers. If you’re naturally compassionate, want to make a real difference, and keen to learn more about the human experience, studying community services and care could be perfect for you.
You'll gain a mix of evidence-based theory and practical knowledge, which will help you land your ideal role in the industry. Start comparing your choices across the different specialisations.
Popular community services & care degrees
Undergraduate UNE-CSV-DEG
Undergraduate TAS-DMT-DEG
Available majors
- Ageing Studies and Services Major
Postgraduate GRF-AUS-GCE
Postgraduate CSU-SOC-MAS
Popular community services & care subjects
Undergraduate USA-WELF2026
Undergraduate TAS-ZAC118
Related degrees
Undergraduate UNE-HLTH104
Related degrees
Undergraduate MAQ-SOCX3040
Human Services in the 21st Century: Care, Gender and Institutions
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Community services & care careers
Industries where graduates work:
Studying a community services and care course can set you up to work in a range of settings, including as a one-on-one carer, in group homes, prisons, community agencies and government departments.
What is it like to pursue a career in the community services?
Roles in community services and care tend to be at once enriching, challenging, and fulfilling. You’ll develop genuine relationships with people from many different walks of life which, in some cases, could change the way you see the world.
You’ll find consistent job opportunities—with demand only set to rise as Australia’s population ages.
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