Centre for Community Wellbeing

For work that makes a difference in peoples lives

If you are interested in your community and the wellbeing of the people within it, then it is likely we offer the courses you need to enter into the workforce in this sector.

From certificate III through to advanced diploma (along with our short courses) our training ensures that you are work-ready, whether you are new to the workforce or seeking to upgrade your skills.

We offer a supportive and friendly adult learning environment that caters to everyone from school leavers through to those seeking a career change later in life.

Our awarded training is delivered at the - Broadmeadows campus. The campus is a five-minute walk from the Broadmeadows Town Hall and is directly opposite Broadmeadows Shopping Centre. Parking available on campus.

Possible career paths:

  • Massage therapist
  • Community/social worker
  • Personal trainer

5 reasons to choose Kangan Institute:

  1. Over 90 percent of graduates in our Centre for Community Wellbeing department graduate into employment and/or continue on to further study.
  2. Community services and health is the second fastest industry growth area nationally. There is strong demand for suitably qualified workers.
  3. The quality of training you will receive has been recognised by independent industry stakeholders.
  4. Begin a career that makes a direct, positive and clear benefit to someone's life.
  5. Kangan Institute has an extensive client list of organisations that have chosen us as their preferred training provider. These key contacts can be invaluable to graduates looking for on-the-job training.

View all courses on the right, and click through for additional information on each.

Corporate Experience

The Centre for Community Wellbeing can provide for all stages of the training cycle: from conceptualisation through to needs analyses, resource development, design, delivery and evaluation. SkillSmart's integrated approach gives you access to our full range of education and consultancy services:

  • training needs assessment
  • skill recognition services
  • flexibility in the time and location of delivery
  • advice and choice about methods of delivery
  • enterprise specific skill gap training
  • customised resource development
  • creation of pathways between professional development, current skills and knowledge and further education
  • creative combinations of the existing qualifications range
  • strategies to maximise your training investment and its cost effectiveness
  • delivery by skilled professionals attuned to current industry practices
  • integrated evaluation and continuous improvement strategies
  • business counselling and development including cost-effective training solutions for small business
  • lean Management Principles and value stream mapping
  • our guarantee that all qualifications are up-to-date and address current industry needs

Massage Clinic

The Sport, Fitness and Natural Therapies area runs a public massage clinic at the Richmond campus. The clinic is staffed by fully-supervised massage students. The clinic is open Thursdays during second semester and Fridays all year.

Contact us

Contact the Centre for Community Wellbeing on:

Phone: 13 TAFE (13 8233)
Fax: (03) 9094 3357
Email: centreforcommunitywellbeing@kangan.edu.au
Sport, Fitness and Natural Therapies
Email: srf@kangan.edu.au
Enquire about our courses

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