Family Support Worker
ANZSCO 411713
4,100
49%
87%
42 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Family Support Workers assist the work of Social Workers and Welfare Workers by providing services and support to families.
What they typically do
- Assesses clients' needs and plans, develops and implements educational, training and support programs.
- Interviews clients and assesses the nature and extent of difficulties.
- Monitors and reports on the progress of clients.
- Refers clients to agencies that can provide additional help.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Family Support Worker.
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Diploma of Financial Counselling
CHC51122 · AQF 5 · 7 providers
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Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
CHC40321 · AQF 4 · 31 providers
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Course in Firelighting Consequence Awareness Program
22698VIC · 1 providers
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Course in Supported Playgroup Facilitation Using smalltalk Strategies
22651VIC · 1 providers
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Certificate IV in End of Life Doula Services
11440NAT · AQF 4 · 1 providers
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Diploma of Breastfeeding Management
11451NAT · AQF 5 · 1 providers
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Graduate Certificate in Statutory Child Protection
CHC81215 · AQF 8 · 4 providers
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Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
CHC50325 · AQF 5 · 18 providers