About Us
AACAD grows with you
Australian Association of Community, Aged and Disability workers (AACAD) is a professional organisation dedicated to advocating for and on behalf of community workers and their clients nationwide. We represent the interests of both the public and our members, acting as an intermediary body for both parties. Our organisation believes in maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and advocating for fair outcomes for all.
Benefits of AACAD Membership
We provide Community, Aged Care, and Disability Support workers a professional authentication and recognition of their education qualifications. Through networking opportunities and community involvement, newly graduated students can gain access to professional grade resources and peer support. Where required, AACAD can also mediate between workers and industry—or government—bodies.
Affordable Membership
Joining AACAD welcomes you to a community of professionals in your field. Gain access with a small annual fee, or free for student members.
Career opportunities
We aim to make members aware of any arising opportunities for networking and professional development within the industry, whether through AACAD or externally.
Shape your profession
We aim to set, maintain, and monitor professional community service standards to ensure that all members are confident and competent in their abilities as they undertake community service services.
Advocacy & Awareness
We aim to provide support for our members and advocate for their advancement. We raise awareness and make the public aware of issues affecting our members.
Aims and objectives
- To exist as an intermediary body for Australian community workers and their clients
- To set, monitor and improve upon current professional standards within Australian community service practice
- To assess and authenticate community worker qualifications
- To facilitate effective intermediation pertaining to community worker & client concerns
- To promote community workers’ professional development and growth
What is a community worker?
If an individual is a community worker, they exhibit the following behaviours and education:
- They have an appropriate qualification from a certified college
- They have been verified in their knowledge and their commitment to the industry
- They engage in the continual development of their industry skills
- They engage their clients with the highest regard following the code of conduct developed by the certified practising community workers in Australia.
Approved Colleges and Courses
When becoming an accredited member of AACAD, you must be enrolled in or have completed a minimum of a nationally recognised certificate level Qualification. View our approved colleges and courses
Gold Sponsor
The Australian College of Community Services and Care provides industry leading online courses at affordable prices. Enrol in a variety of courses and study anytime, anywhere, completely online. Discover the difference truly flexible study can provide.
- Location: Australia
- Study Mode: Online
