Aboriginal Community Care Worker

An Aboriginal Community Care Worker supports Indigenous people to improve their health and well-being. You might be involved with a particular program or work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in a community centre or clinic. An Aboriginal Community Care Worker might provide advice or assistance with accessing other community services. You may help with basic health assessments and screenings or you might be part of programs addressing social and emotional well-being.

Aboriginal Community Care Workers need to have excellent communication skills. You’ll be working with a range of people from your clients to families and other health professionals. It’s important that you can listen and show support when required. Aboriginal Community Care Workers need to be flexible and be able to work with multiple clients at any one time.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $54,600
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a aboriginal community care worker?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services

Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 18 months
$49 - $9,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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+ 80 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Housing Officer Family Support Worker Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Intake Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Case Manager Community Care Worker Social Worker Park Manager Rehabilitation Counsellor Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Intelligence Officer Case Worker Regional Coordinator Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Financial Counsellor Conservation Manager Student Experience Officer Council Member Migrant Support Worker Art Therapist Community Outreach Coordinator International Development Worker Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Community Arts Worker Policy Researcher Community Worker Human Rights Activist Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Community Educator Mental Health Advocate Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Probation Officer Mental Health Case Manager Hospital Social Worker Disability Advocate Social Welfare Officer Education Support Officer Community Engagement Coordinator Humanitarian Aid Worker Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Clinical Supervisor Community Health Liaison Addiction Counsellor Global Health Advisor Community Advocate Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Child Psychologist Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Youth Advocate Program Evaluator Aged Care Coordinator Doula Community Recovery Officer Gerontologist Health Advisor + 80 more
HLT30121

Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Blended, On Campus
12 - 18 months
$0 - $15,815
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT40121

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Online
18 months
$9,855
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC52015

Diploma of Community Services (Social Housing)

On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT40221

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice

Blended, On Campus
12 - 26 months
$0 - $25,225
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $37,212
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

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Further reading

7 reasons to start a career in community services

15th June 2018)

What can you do with a Certificate III in Community Services?

14th August 2019)

What can you do with a Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community Care)?

6th January 2022)