Cultivate your professional skills and become industry-ready while studying.
Becoming a Community Work Australia student member gives your career the right start. Access tools and resources that strengthen your industry knowledge and skills before you start working. You can join Community Work Australia as a student member if you are currently enrolled in an accredited course.
Member Stories
Over the years, we have supported aspiring community work professionals across Australia. Read about their journeys.
Build career skills while studying
Access a range of tools and resources that help you build your practical knowledge and prepare you for the industry while you’re studying. Adding Community Work Australia membership to your resume shows your resourcefulness and commitment to providing ethical services across Australia. These are valuable traits that prospective employers look for.
Once you graduate, you can apply to upgrade to a professional membership.
Am I eligible?
You qualify for membership if you:
- Are currently enrolled in a Community Work Australia accredited course.
- Have at least 6 months of your course left
- Agree to adhere to our Code of Ethics
Your trusted voice in community work
As the national peak body for the community work profession, all our efforts support the advancement of skilled community work professionals. As students, we ensure you build professional confidence and are equipped for a career that meets industry standards.
The application process
Create an account
Create a login to get started and access the membership application form.
Fill out the form
Fill the online form. Applications take between 2-4 weeks to process.
Upload documents
Upload all documentation. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Submit
Submit your application. If approved, you will receive 12 months of membership.
Ready to nurture your career?
Become a member of an organisation that supports students like you, and get industry-ready before graduating.
Frequently asked questions
Does my student membership automatically change to a professional one when I graduate?
Once you graduate, you need to apply for a professional membership. Our team can help you with this process.
How long is the student membership?
All student memberships last for 12 months from the date of approval. After this, you either need to renew your student membership or apply for a professional membership. Read about how to apply for memberships.
What documents do I need to apply?
You need to upload supporting documents with the application form. They must be high-resolution colour scans of original documents. Photos, low-quality, blurry or cropped scans will not be accepted. You can review the complete document checklist here.
What does the student membership cost?
Review the fees and costs for membership applications.
Does my student membership renew automatically?
No, student memberships don’t renew automatically. We will send you a reminder when your membership is about to lapse so that you can renew it. You can renew a student membership if you have at least 6 months left in your course.
Is the student membership tax-deductible?
A student membership with a professional association like Community Work Australia is tax-deductible as long as it is related to your professional training and future employment. For accurate and up-to-date information, read the Australian Taxation Office’s guidelines on tax deductions for professional memberships and accreditations.
Do student members have voting rights?
No, student members do not have voting rights. However, student members are eligible to participate in Community Work Australia’s surveys.
I am studying overseas. Can I still apply?
Anyone who is currently studying an accredited course in Australia is eligible to apply.
Questions? Contact us
Have questions about your student membership? Get in touch and our team will help you.
Hear from our members
Read our members stories and how a student membership helped them in their community work career.