Helpers are caring, dependable, kind and nurturing. They provide support, and often lots of advice. Helpers support us in the best and worst of times, they care for us when we're sick, they educate us, and they protect us.
Helpers aren't just restricted to the health, education and community services industries though. There are helpers in every industry. Without helpful retail workers, safety inspectors, human resources managers or sport coaches, the world would be a very different place.
As a helper you will make the world a better place. You always have time for someone in need, friends come to you for advice, and you're happy to help when needed. There are a lot of career options for helpers, and plenty of people who need support and guidance. Now get helping.
Beauty and Hairdressing
Bring out your style potential with courses in beauty or hairdressing. Learn how to use your imagination to help others look and feel beautiful.
Tourism and Events
Deliver unforgettable experiences every day. Help people plan their dream holiday or bring to life music festivals, weddings, or major sporting events.
Technology, Information and Networking
Technology puts the world is at your fingertips. Become a library assistant, museum guide or gallery curator, or develop your technical expertise and work in ICT, web and software development, or telecommunications.
Business, Justice and Management
From finance to management, and justice to marketing, career opportunities in business are endless. Get down to business, crunch some numbers, or lead the way. The choice is yours.
Sports and Fitness
Strengthen your potential with a career in sports and fitness. Get your career into shape and work as a personal trainer, group exercise instructor, coach, or outdoor adventure guide.
Animal Care
Turn your love for animals into a career. Develop the skills to care for a variety of animals, as well as an understanding of the administration and business side of the industry.
Child Care
Develop hands-on skills for a rewarding career in early childhood education and care or education support. You'll give children a fun, safe and supportive environment to learn and grow.
Community Services
Make a difference with a career in community services. You'll work to promote the safety and well-being of children, families, and at-risk members of the community.
General Education and Training
Develop your literacy and numeracy, improve your English language or Auslan skills, complete a year 12 alternative, prepare for further study, or learn how to teach and tutor others.
Nursing and Health
Make a career from your caring nature and step into the healthcare industry. Work in nursing, aged care, primary health care, allied health, dental, pathology or laboratory science.
Famous helpers
Fred Hollows
In his time as a humanitarian and eye surgeon, Fred Hollows helped restore eyesight to thousands of people in Australia and overseas. He believed the basic calling of mankind is to look after each other.
Pinky McKay
Australian parenting guru Pinky McKay provides real-world, no-nonsense, support and advice. She is a best-selling author, and has featured on many national TV shows including the Today Show. Not only does she run a private clinic in Melbourne, but her reach also extends worldwide.
Amal Clooney
Amal Clooney is a world-renowned human rights lawyer. She is well known for representing high profile clients, and for advocating on behalf of neglected and exploited groups. Her philanthropic work includes co-founding the Clooney Foundation for Justice, and partnering with the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative.
Tim Costello
Tim Costello is one of Australia's most sought-after voices on social justice issues, leadership and ethics. As current Chief Advocate and former CEO of World Vision Australia, he has been instrumental in ensuring that the issues surrounding global poverty are on the national agenda.
Chris Brown
Veterinarian, TV personality and author, Dr Chris Brown is best known for the television series Bondi Vet. He believes that success is looking back and being able to say you made a difference.
