Bachelor of Human Services in Kelvin Grove Australia | Queensland University of Technology

Specialize in services for children and families, youth programs, mental health support, gender-based violence prevention, Indigenous health initiatives, community development, housing assistance, correctional services, residential care, social advocacy, or policy creation. The human services and community sector represents one of Australia's most rapidly expanding employment fields. Pursue your passions and principles while training for roles as human services professionals or policy consultants. Gain hands-on experience through 500 hours of professional placements, with options available in rural and regional Australian locations as well as international settings. What makes this program unique Human services professionals serve as champions and agents of change. They dedicate themselves to advancing social, political, environmental, and cultural equity, gaining versatile skills for fulfilling careers across various sectors. These practitioners offer assistance to individuals, families, and communities facing social or economic challenges through direct client support, community advocacy, and service provision. They may also engage in policy development, working alongside government bodies and NGOs to implement programs and initiatives. QUT's Human Services degree equips students to drive meaningful change that enhances social justice, protects human rights, and ensures fair access to services. Career pathways Our alumni become change agents employed across government, community, and non-profit organizations as human services professionals, policy developers, program assessors, community coordinators, housing specialists, welfare officers, youth workers, justice system professionals, child protection experts, and family support practitioners. Graduates may also pursue opportunities in humanitarian aid, development projects, activist organizations, charitable institutions, and human rights agencies both domestically and abroad. Potential career paths include: Aged care specialist Childcare provider Child welfare officer Community corrections worker Community educator Public health coordinator Social services professional Guidance counselor Disability support worker Family services coordinator Human services specialist Policy advisor Youth support worker