This is a flexible course, including some online learning and some compulsory residential periods on the Townsville campus. Study areas include: Human Rights and Social Issues Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Skills and Frameworks for Practice Organisational Practice Working in Child and Family Welfare Interpersonal Skills You are also able to study a second major, without extending your study duration. Complementary majors are Psychology, Sociology, Criminology and Indigenous Australian studies.

Human Services is a professional practice field that involves assisting and supporting people and communities to overcome difficulties and life changes. Our graduates contribute to a socially just world and are employed in areas such as the youth and criminal justice system, community planning and development, social policy development disaster relief, child and family services and aged care.