The IHNA School of Community Services equips compassionate individuals with the skills, practical experience, and nationally recognised qualifications to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Whether you're supporting people in crisis, advocating for mental health, or guiding individuals through life's toughest challenges, our programs combine real-world placements, trauma-informed training, and flexible learning to prepare you for a life-changing career in community care.

Pathways
Your Dream Career Pathway.
Community Support Worker
Case Manager
Mental Health Support Worker
NDIS Support Coordinator
Community Counsellor (non-clinical)
Family Support Officer
Youth Worker
Rehabilitation Support Worker
Crisis Intervention Worker
Drug and Alcohol Support Worker
Learn the art of Education and Community Services
IHNA offers diverse courses in healthcare, equipping students with essential skills for rewarding careers in nursing and healthcare management.
Salary
Job Role | Estimated Annual Salary(AUD) | Source |
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Community Support Worker | $70,000 – $80,000 | Community Worker Salary, Community Support Worker Salary |
Mental Health Support Worker | ~$70,000 – $80,000 (up to $98K in remote cities) | Glassdoor |
Community Worker/Case Manager | $75,000 – $85,000+ | Seek |
Community Services (general) | ~$74,000 average | Jooble |
Future job growth
- Community & Personal Service Worker roles continue growing: 11.1% of the workforce in 2023 projected to rise to 11.4% by 2033. Over 90% of new roles will require post-secondary qualifications.
- In the year to Feb 2025, 71,700 new jobs were added in the Community and Personal Services sector alone.
- Job growth in care sectors (including community services and mental health) is driven by the NDIS rollout and aging population—creating diverse opportunities. menziessupport.org.au