''Social Worker" and "Community Worker" both the occupations are in demand in Australia arnd there has been consistent invitations for both occupations over the past 6 months. "Community Workers received invitations this calendar year from all states except Queensland. In the 1st invitation round of this Financial Year, Community Workers received invitation from ACT (Canberra) with only 80 points; Social workers received invitation with only 60 points. 

Read more:
ACT (Canberra) Matrix invitation round (August 2024): https://www.racc.net.au/act-matrix-canberra-invitation-round
Western Australia invitation round (August 2024): https://www.racc.net.au/western-australia-state-and-regional-sponsor-skilled-nomination-program

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How to become an accredited Social Worker?

To practice as an accredited Social Worker, you need have a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). 

A degree is sufficient enough to attain a Migration Skills Assessement along with minimum English Test score.
 

Study options​

Bachelor of Social Work

• Duration: 4 years

• Fee: $27,000 per year

• Initial Deposit: $13,500

Master of Social Work (For applicants without prior relevant study background)

• Duration: 2.5 years

• Fee: $29080 per year

• Initial Deposit: $7,500

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How to become an accredited Community Worker?

To practice as an accredited Community Worker, you need minimum AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2). An ACWA accredited degree is sufficient enough to attain a Migration Skills Assessement along with minimum English Test score.

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Study options​

Diploma of Community Services

• Duration: 2 years

• Fee: $10,700

• Initial Deposit: $3,000 ​