The community services and health industries are the largest and fastest growing in Australia and it is estimated that they will generate approximately 1 in 4 of all new jobs by 2015-2016 (CS&HISC 2012 Environmental Scan).
As well as providing excellent job prospects in the major cities, rural and regional areas have particularly high demand for community workers and is an option new graduates are encouraged to explore.
Over 50 occupations fall under the community work banner and roles include intake, support, case work, crisis intervention, team management and advocacy.
Taken From Australian Community Workers Association
www.acwa.org.au
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