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Pursue your passion for helping others and join a rapidly growing industry where you can make a difference in someone's life.


At Swinburne Open Education, we’re here to help Australians like you achieve your career aspirations. Our online TAFE courses ensure that you're confidently prepared for future workforce needs. 

If you're searching for a fulfilling career where each day can be different to the next, one of our Individual Support certificates could be the perfect choice for you.  Our individual support certificates are online learning and self-paced, allowing you to continue with your current role, while learning the skills for your new career.

Start your career in community services and choose from one of our specialisation areas — aging or disability. Graduate with the skills that support your actual job role.

Online Community Services Courses

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Individual SupportAgeingOnlineCertificate III

Gain the essential skills and knowledge required to work in individual and disability support, specialised care, in-home care and support service roles in government, not-for-profit and community organisations.
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Individual SupportDisabilityOnlineCertificate III

Gain the essential skills, knowledge and values to provide individual care to people with disabilities in residential, community, health care and NDIS settings.
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

Individual SupportAgeingDisabilityOnlineCertificate III

Learn how to support diverse clientele’s independence and wellbeing within the industry’s legal framework. If you’re searching for a fulfilling career where each day can be different to the next, the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) will get you there.
CHC33021

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We are here to help Australians achieve their career aspirations and ensure they’re prepared for future workforce needs. We’ve partnered with industry experts that need people like you, now.

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