Course overview

This course is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to access a wide range of public and community services effectively. Participants will learn how to identify and navigate essential services, including healthcare, education, social services, housing, and legal aid. Through guided instruction, case studies, and practical exercises, students will become proficient in understanding their rights, locating resources, and advocating for themselves and others. This course is ideal for those looking to enhance their ability to access and utilize vital services within their community.

Course description

This course is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to access a wide range of public and community services effectively. Learners will be able to identify and access essential services in the local area and will also learn how to identify and navigate essential services, including healthcare, education, social services, housing, and legal aid. Learners will develop the skills and knowledge through guided instruction, case studies, and practical exercises, students will become proficient in understanding their legal rights, locating resources, seek advice and assistance in matter of housing, employment and welfare, and advocating for themselves and others. This course is ideal for those looking to enhance their ability to access and utilize vital services within their community. It will build confidence in self advocacy and supporting others in accessing services, as well as being able to explore strategies for overcoming barriers to access services, such as language, transportation or technology challenges. It will help connect the learner with local service providers and resources to build a personal network of support

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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