A trusted mark of quality
Professional accreditation helps distinguish your course in a competitive education environment. It shows your commitment to high-quality education and gives confidence to students, employers, and governments.
Accreditation demonstrates that your program prepares students for real-world practice and aligns with Community Work Australia requirements. We accredit diploma and higher education courses in areas such as community services, youth work, mental health, disabilities services, alcohol and other drugs, counselling, and more.
Get the community work Australia badge on your course
Accreditation is a public declaration that you value quality - it demonstrates to students and employers that your course meets the expectations of the industry. Community Work Australia accreditation is nationally recognised and indicates that a course meets the industry standard.
Why accreditation matters
Community Work Australia is the national peak body for the community work profession. Our course accreditation goes beyond regulatory requirements, offering an additional layer of quality assurance.
It shows that your course:
- Has been independently assessed by the nation's peak body for the community work profession and recognised as meeting the expectations of the industry
- Supports students to become confident, ethical, and work-ready professionals
- Will provide graduates with a direct pathway to Community Work Australia membership
With more employers taking a risk-based approach to recruitment, they’re looking for credible third-party assurance — much like in other professions such as engineering, accounting, or teaching. Accreditation from Community Work Australia gives them that trust.
Benefits of course accreditation
National visibility
Accredited courses are publicly listed on our course finder, which is actively used by students, employers, and government departments.
Student advantage
Accredited programs provide students with trusted, industry-aligned training that supports strong learning outcomes and future employability.
Use of the accreditation badge
Once accredited, you’ll receive permission to use the Community Work Australia accreditation badge in your course marketing.
Ongoing support
Accredited providers will have ongoing access to the accreditation team for advice and consultation on all course delivery related matters.
Current course accreditation providers
View accredited courses
Diploma of Community Services (CHC52015)
Bachelor of Counselling / Bachelor of Human Services
Bachelor of Community and Social Development
Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services) & Bachelor of Psychology (formerly Bachelor of Psychological Science) – Double Degree
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Everything you need for course accreditation
Accreditation helps providers deliver high-quality programs that reflect contemporary practice and prepare students for a wide range of community work roles. Standards focus on curriculum design, assessment quality, professional placement experiences and the development of work-ready graduates. For students, choosing an accredited program provides assurance that their qualification is respected by employers and recognised across the sector.
