The community welfare courses prepare graduates for a variety of community welfare, youth work, and international social development related careers. Students complete a common core and a major specialisation in one of three areas: Family and Community; International Social Development; or, Youth Work. The compulsory core and major specialisation together form a key program which appear on graduates' testamurs.

This course includes specialised components of study within community welfare, youth work, and international social development such as services to children and families, community mental health services, issues concerning people with disabilities, aged people, indigenous people, victims of crime and other disadvantaged groups, as well as specialist skills in areas such as counselling, cross cultural work, dispute resolution, child abuse, developing social and life skills programs, sexuality issues, drug and alcohol work, family violence and human rights.

Study Mode
Three years full-time. The course may be completed over a longer period by taking a reduced load.

Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Australian Institute of Community and Welfare Workers (AIWCW).