Applied Health and Community Support

The Health and Community Services industry needs people who understand their communities, care about individual needs, and work with others to create solutions that give people the support and services they need.

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Diploma of Applied Health and Community Support

Dedicated local staff

Taught by dedicated local staff with extensive professional experience and networks in health and community services

Study without tuition fees in 2025

The Diploma is offered with a 100% HECS fee scholarship, meaning you pay no tuition fees

Broaden your career horizions

Develop skills, knowledge, and confidence relevant to a wide range of roles within health and community services

Help make a difference in your community

If you are interested in supporting health, disability, mental health, aged care, youth and family, Indigenous health, and community services, this course will help you develop the knowledge and skills needed for roles in all these areas. Whether you are already working in the sector and want to gain qualifications to enhance your experience or progress in your organisation, or you are looking to start a career in health and community support, this course is designed for you.

This course is delivered online with flexible tutorials and online workshops for both full-time and part-time study so you can balance your lifestyle and work commitments with your further education.

Study without tuition fees

Domestic students commencing in 2025 are eligible to receive a 100% HECS fee scholarship. The HECS fee scholarship will be automatically applied on enrolment. Visit the course page for details.

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Career opportunities

The care and support workforce has grown three times faster than total employment across the Australian economy, and demand for skilled people to fill these roles is projected to double by 2049-50*.

Our courses provide you with an opportunity to become part of this vital industry, both with or without prior experience. They can also help you accelerate your progression and/or promotion within your current organisation, or open up new career paths and opportunities.

Graduates have found rewarding careers across a wide range of health and community support roles in voluntary, private, not-for-profits, non-government, and government organisations. These include team leaders, coordinators, supervisors, service managers, coaches, service navigators, and community development/engagement officers.

You may also find a career in direct service roles such as physical health, rural health, and mental health, or look to become a service broker, service planner, project manager, project officer, consultant, or administrator. Industries can include occupational, corporate, or community health and wellbeing.

*National Skills Commission - Care Workforce Labour Market Study 2021.

28.2%

Welfare, Recreation and Community Arts Workers

Increase projected by 2024

18.6%

Health and Welfare
Services Managers

Increase projected by 2024

16.6%

Health and Welfare
Support Workers

Increase projected by 2024

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Uni life

Having a strong support network at university makes a big difference. There are plenty of ways you can meet people and make new friends. Studying in Tasmania, you can take part in social events, off-campus trips, travel opportunities, campus tours…

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Leadership and volunteering

Get involved in leadership and volunteering opportunities to develop your leadership skills, make unique connections and help others.

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Career guidance

We can assist you in finding work while you're studying. Apply for a range of jobs on campus or online, including being a student ambassador or student leader.

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