Professional Development CPD | Community Work Australia

Professional development is an investment in your career.

Community Work Australia recommends that community workers undertake 20 hours per year of targeted continuing professional development (CPD). CPD can be broader than formal training and we encourage members to think creatively about professional development.

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Mental Health

Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace (MWW)

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Managing Workplace Grief and Loss Program

Gambling Harm Minimisation Training

This three hour workshop is to educate community workers who are not gambling harm experts on how to...

Clinical Supervision Training (3-day intensive)

Clinical supervision training includes a range of structured activities designed to develop and...

2025 Suicide Prevention Summit

Suicide remains the leading cause of death for Australians aged between 15 and 44. As a mental...

Mental Health

2025 Mental Health Super Summit (Live Webinars / On-Demand)

Pursuing community work when you have a criminal record

Counselling Course Bundle

This is a bundle of online modules and high-quality video sessions which cover counselling across...

Mental Health

Keeping Children and Young People Safe e-Learning

This free e-Learning is designed to help you understand reporting requirements under the ACT...

Aged care Careers Jobs

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Careers in community work

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Create your own CPD plan

Learn how to audit your skills and create a training plan that meets your needs.

Student

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How to answer behavioural interview questions

Preparation is key when it comes to job interviews. Learn how to use those pesky behavioural...

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Review key care & support sector qualifications now

Take part in the HumanAbility review of six aged-care, disability, and leisure-health qualifications...

Improving postvention support for Muslim suicide loss survivors

Contribute to a University of Melbourne study exploring how professionals can better support people...

Partner with research: consumer collaboration in health studies

Join Metro South Health’s initiative to collaborate with patients and the public in designing...

Understanding wellbeing in supporters of domestic violence survivors

Join a University of New England study exploring how readiness and burden affect the wellbeing of...

Create your own CPD plan

Use our online tool to create a personalised CPD plan and find training aligned to your goals and experience.

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From reports to roadmaps, find resources specific to your profession.

Aged care

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Living Well at Home – CHSP Good Practice Guide

Indigenous services Drug and alcohol

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Alcohol and other drugs treatment guidelines for working with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people: in a Non-Aboriginal setting

Housing and homelessness

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LGBTIQ+ inclusive practice guide for homelessness and housing sectors in Australia

Memberships for all community workers, at any stage of your journey

By joining the peak body of the community work profession, you can strengthen your skills and practice to better your role in building a fair, and socially just Australia where human rights are recognised and respected.