Start a career that makes a difference
Study health and community courses in Australia - from nursing to social work, counselling and beyond. CIRCOS-registered. Small classes. Real-world placements.
Why Study Health & Community at Acknowledge Education?
The health and community sector is one of the country's most in-demand industries, and Acknowledge Education is here to help you build the skills to contribute to it meaningfully.
Whether you're drawn to nursing, social work, community services or counselling, our courses are designed to give you a solid academic foundation alongside hands-on, practical experience. You'll be supported by industry-experienced educators in a collaborative learning environment, with campuses in major Australian cities.
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Explore Our Health & Community Courses
From undergraduate degrees to postgraduate qualifications, find the right course for your background and goals.
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Step into a profession built on purpose. This qualifying master's degree prepares you to advocate for people facing complex challenges, support vulnerable communities, and drive social change. You'll develop advanced practice skills across casework, policy, and research, graduating ready to work as a professional social worker across health, justice, child protection, and community settings.
Graduate Certificate of Health and Community
Pivot into health and community services with a focused, postgraduate-level qualification. In just two trimesters, you'll build core knowledge across professional practice, ethics, communication, and contemporary issues shaping the sector. Ideal for career changers or graduates wanting a strong foundation before stepping into further study or roles supporting individuals, families, and communities.
Master of Counselling
Turn empathy into expertise. Registered with the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors, this master's program develops the therapeutic skills, frameworks, and self-awareness you need to support people through life's hardest moments. Through supervised practice and evidence-based approaches, you'll graduate ready to work with individuals, couples, and families across mental health, wellbeing, and community contexts.
Bachelor of Social Work
Be the person who shows up when it matters. This four-year accredited degree equips you with the knowledge, fieldwork experience, and critical thinking to tackle inequality, advocate for change, and support people in crisis. From mental health to family services, child protection to community development, your career as a qualified social worker starts here.
Bachelor of Community Services
Make helping others your day job. This three-year degree builds the practical skills and theoretical grounding to support people experiencing disadvantage, trauma, or transition. You'll explore case management, group work, advocacy, and ethical practice, preparing you to work across youth, family, mental health, disability, and community development services where compassion meets real impact.
Diploma of Nursing
Step onto the hospital floor with confidence. Our Diploma of Nursing prepares you to work as an Enrolled Nurse, delivering hands-on patient care across hospitals, aged care, and community health settings. Combining clinical theory with extensive supervised placement, you'll graduate with the practical skills, professional standards, and bedside confidence to make a genuine difference every shift.
How to Get Started
Confirm your pathway with a specialist
Apply online or request a callback within 48 hours. Your Course Advisor confirms the right course for your goals and visa situation.We guide you through every document
Your Concierge guides you through every document needed and moves your application through to admissions.Pay your deposit and get your COE
Accept your offer, pay your deposit, and your Admissions Team issues your Confirmation of Enrolment.
Common Questions
No. You can apply directly to Acknowledge Education through our online portal and our student concierge team is here to support you every step of the way.
Yes. Acknowledge Education is a CRICOS-registered provider and our health and community courses are accredited by the relevant Australian regulatory bodies including TEQSA and ASQA.
Our Health & Community courses are offered across multiple campuses in Australia. Availability varies by course:
Master of Social Work (Qualifying): Melbourne, Sydney, Perth
Master of Counselling: Perth (delivered by AE on behalf of the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors)
Graduate Certificate of Health and Community: Melbourne, Sydney, Perth
Bachelor of Community Services: Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide (Adelaide pending CWA accreditation)
Bachelor of Social Work: Please enquire for current campus availability
Diploma of Nursing: Please enquire for current campus availability
Study mode varies by course. Some programs offer full-time, part-time and blended options. Check individual course pages or speak with our team to confirm what's available for your chosen course.
Use our online eligibility checker for a quick indication of which courses suit your background. Our team will then confirm your eligibility in detail.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Health and community is a meaningful field to work in. If you're ready to start your journey, we're ready to help you find the right course.