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Community Care Worker

Community Care Workers support children and adults in care facilities with personal services, building close relationships with clients and their families.

How do I become a community care worker

Get qualified to work as a community care worker with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

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In Australia, a full time Community Care Worker generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience can you expect a higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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Opportunities for Community Care Workers in Australia are expected to grow very strongly over the next 5 years as more than 179,000 new jobs open up in aged and disability care around the country. Community Care Workers are employed by adult care centres, nursing homes, aged care facilities, group homes, and rehabilitation units.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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Get started as a Community Care Worker with a Certificate III in Individual Support, taking the Home and Community Care specialisation. The course takes about 1 year to complete — including a placement in a community care workplace. You will also need a current first aid and CPR certificate, and (depending on the care facility) you might also require an up-to-date influenza vaccination and a police check.

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Community Services

If you're passionate about creating real change then a community services course is your next big step forward. Browse accredited courses and check your funding eligibility online.

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Aged Care

Nurture your caring side with a career in Aged Care. Career pathways include Personal Carers, Aged Care Workers and Diversional Therapists. Check your eligibility for government funding. Start your career in Aged Care today.

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Disability

Start a rewarding career in the Disability sector. Career pathways include Disability Support Worker, Residential Care Officer and Diversional Therapist. Check your eligibility for government funding. Nationally Recognisied Qualifications.

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Further reading

How to start a career in Aged Care

23rd March 2021

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

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Community Care Worker careers

Community Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care and group homes. They provide children and adults who cannot live independently with personal services.

As a Community Care Worker you could be doing anything from showering, dressing, and feeding your clients — to liaising with immediate family members and keeping them informed of progress and life events. Developing a close relationship with your clients (as well as their families) is key to your role.