Bachelor of Child, Youth and Family Practice

Fostering healthy families and creating safe environments for children and youth are key goals for communities. In this degree, you will learn about service delivery centred on young people and families from experts with strong links to the health sector, government and community. It’s a hands-on learning experience delivered in a personal atmosphere whether you're studying on campus or online.

You will study the processes and structures related to providing services in specialist areas such as childcare, education, welfare, development and learning. Child protection and ethics are also a key focus. Work placement is undertaken in the third year of this degree and students will need to be available to work five days a week during this time. Supervised professional practice enables students to apply and refine their skills for working with children and families.

Areas of study

Human welfare studies and services

Career opportunities

Leader of child and family programs in the early years’ health and community services sector; roles in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services, child and family welfare, child protection and child safety services, community-based organisations, community development, family support services, foster care services, services for women, welfare organisations, policy and research.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for registration with the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) subject to meeting any additional ACWA requirements. Contact the ACWA to confirm registration requirements.

Practical experience

This program requires students to undertake placements. Some placements may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan/Gold Coast area including northern New South Wales and (by negotiation) interstate. Distance education students should be aware that if they live in remote or rural areas, they may be expected to travel to professional placements that may incur accommodation and living expenses. A Griffith University placement officer will help find suitable local placements. However, this cannot always be guaranteed. Visit the Griffith University website for professional practice requirements.

Fees and charges

Refer to Griffith University current fee information.