University of Queensland (UQ)

Content
News
Key Organisations
Resources
Legislation
Blogs
StudioQ

The University of Queensland (UQ) is located in St Lucia, Brisbane.

Undergraduate programs

Bachelor of Arts (single, double degrees, honours)
Bachelor of Communication
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Bachelor of Social Science (single, double degrees, honours)
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Behavioural Studies (double degree, honours)
Bachelor of Business Communication (double degree)

Postgraduate programs

Graduate Certificate in Arts
Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Science
Graduate Certificate in Communication
Graduate Certificate in Development Practice
Graduate Certificate in Human Factors
Graduate Certificate in Human Services
Graduate Certificate in International Studies
Graduate Certificate in Organisational Psychology
Graduate Certificate in Research Methods (Social Science)
Graduate Certificate in Social Planning and Development (Professional)
Graduate Certificate in Social Science
Graduate Certificate in Social Science. Majors include: correctional management; health practice; heritage studies; inter-professional leadership; legal studies and criminal justice; public relations)
Graduate Certificate in Social Work
Graduate Diploma of Arts
Graduate Diploma of Communication
Graduate Diploma of Development Practice
Graduate Diploma of Human Factors
Graduate Diploma of International Studies
Graduate Diploma of Music Therapy
Graduate Diploma of Organisational Psychology
Graduate Diploma of Philosophy
Graduate Diploma of Social Science
Graduate Diploma of Social Science. Majors include: applied social research; health practice; legal studies and criminal justice; public relations)
Graduate Diploma of Social Work
Master of Arts
Master of Clinical Psychology
Master of Communication
Master of Counselling
Master of Development Practice (including advanced)
Master of Educational Psychology
Master of Human Factors
Master of International Studies (including advanced)
Master of Music Therapy
Master of Organisational Psychology
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Master of Social Planning and Development (Professional)
Master of Social Science. Majors include: applied social research; health practice; legal studies and criminal justice; public relations)
Master of Social Work (including advanced)
Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Doctor of Psychology
Doctor of Social Science

Register for the Community Legal Centres Queensland Annual Conference

Thu, 17/01/2019 - 9:00am

Registrations are now open for the 2019 Community Legal Centres Queensland Annual Conference. A premier event on the community legal centre calendar, the conference is being held at the Grand Chancellor Hotel in Brisbane on 21 and 22 March. The conference is a fantastic opportunity to meet with a...

Free professional development and training opportunities to kick off the new year

Wed, 09/01/2019 - 11:17am

At a time where many people are assessing their goals for 2019, and potentially throwing away some resolutions in the process, perhaps you could start off the new year on the right foot with some professional development? The Community Door eTraining platform has a number of free courses available...

New online learning platform for not-for-profits

Mon, 17/12/2018 - 1:00pm

For Purpose builds the strategic, advocacy and communication capacity of not-for-profit and purposeful organisations. They have launched a new online learning platform for not-for-profits which includes three courses on: Meeting with decision-makers Policy writing Strategic planning To find out...

Free online disability advocacy course

Thu, 06/12/2018 - 7:00am

The Disability Advocacy Resource Unit has launched a new online disability advocacy course. This free, self-paced online course provides an overview of what types of disability advocacy are available, a foundation in the human rights framework and how disability advocates use legal instruments and...

Volunteers making Queensland’s thriving communities resilient

Wed, 05/12/2018 - 10:51am

Queensland Government media release Queensland is home to more than 700,000 active volunteers, each playing their part in making the state’s thriving communities more resilient and vibrant places to live. Today (5 December) is International Volunteer Day, an opportunity for Queenslanders to...

Ask Izzy Open Platform

Fri, 30/11/2018 - 7:00am

The Ask Izzy Platform is a data tool that provides insights into the supply and demand of services such as housing, food, health and more across Australia. Using location-based data from Ask Izzy and other Infoxchange sources, as well as data sets from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare...

Queensland workforce ready for NDIS

Tue, 27/11/2018 - 7:00am

Queensland Government media release The Palaszczuk Government is working to ensure the Queensland’s disability services workforce is a step ahead of the roll-out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). In the lead up to the Premier’s Skills Summit this week (Wednesday 28 November)...

Webinar - Understanding the new accounting standards

Wed, 21/11/2018 - 1:00pm

Accounting standards for not-for-profit organisations are set to change on 1 January 2019. Will you organisation be ready? Join this Pro Bono Australia webinar facilitated by CPA Australia's Ram Subramanian, in conversation with sector experts David Hardidge and Andrew Marks, where you'll be guided...

Domestic violence law and practice in Queensland

Mon, 19/11/2018 - 7:00am

Queensland's Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act was most recently amended in January this year. Magistrates Court practice in this area continues to evolve with the roll-out of specialist courts across the state. Staying up-to-date in this area is essential to provide clients with...

Age and Work Symposium

Wed, 14/11/2018 - 7:00am

The Age and Work Symposium will explore the opportunities and implications of longevity for employers and employees. If you employ older staff, are challenged by some of the issues you see, are in a position of influence or are just curious, this is a conversation you should be a part of. Event...

oneplace community services directory

Are you looking for support in Queensland, or trying to find a service that meets your needs? Now you can search oneplace , the service directory hosted by the Queensland Family and Child Commission. oneplace is an easily accessible directory of community services to help Queensland families to get...

Volunteering Services Australia

Volunteering Services Australia (VSA) is a national network of community development services, that aim to assist the hundreds of not-for-profit and charitable organisations with the recruitment and management of volunteers. It is a member-based organisation committed to community engagement and...

Managing employees webinar

The Managing employees - How do we do that? webinar was specifically designed to help new and existing Management Committee Members to understand their responsibilities as an employer and also the responsibilities to their employees. The webinar covers: Communication between your committee and...

DV-alert (Domestic Violence Response Training)

DV-alert (Domestic Violence Response Training) is Lifeline's free nationally recognised training program that enables health, allied health and frontline workers to confidently: Recognise signs of domestic and family violence Respond with appropriate care Refer people experiencing or at risk of...

Legal advice

Legal Aid have a series of captioned recordings about Legal Aid Queensland services on their YouTube channel . Videos for community, health and education workers can be found here and include their published community legal education webinars. Upcoming webinars can be found on the Information for...

Disaster Management

The Queensland Disaster Management website and the Get Ready website have a range of information and useful resources that can assist you to plan and prepare for an emergency. As part of your preparedness and planning for weather events, access regular weather forecast updates from the Bureau of...

Community Resource Handbooks

The Community Resource Handbooks were launched by Volunteering Queensland on 12 May 2015. They consolidate the knowledge gained through Volunteering Queensland's community leadership work with more than 2,000 community groups over the past fifteen years. The handbooks are aimed at small to medium...

Queensland Alliance Sector Development Handbook

This handbook was produced in 2010 by the Queensland Alliance, the peak body for mental health in Queensland. It is a practical approach to helping Sector Development Workers improve their skills and understanding. It provides guidelines on establishing an ethical framework for practice and the...

Deadly Futures website

Are you wanting to connect with First Nations peoples? Do you have job opportunities that need to be promoted to First Nations people? Deadly Futures connects opportunities to community right across this country. Their subscription based model makes it easy and affordable for employers to advertise...

Planned Support Guide: an approach to case management

The Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) has produced the Planned Support Guide: an approach to case management for people working in a wide range of community services. If you are a front line worker, supervisor or manager this guide is for you. The guide assists in the development of a...

Workplace health and safety

UPDATE : Safe Work Australia's statement regarding the Impact on Volunteers From 1 January 2012 workplace health and safety laws will be harmonised across Australia and will replace the existing work health and safety legislation in all states, territories and the Commonwealth. While many parts...

New Year, New Me: Free professional development and training opportunities available on eTraining

Wed, 09/01/2019 - 10:39am

Author:

Sam Mortimer, Queensland Council of Social Service

Are you looking to build on your existing skills or finesse your knowledge in aspects of the community services sector during the new year?

Community Door's eTraining suite offers a number of free courses you can complete at your own...

Community services sector careers and training

Tue, 18/09/2018 - 1:23pm

Author:

Louise Mullins, Queensland Council of Social Service

The social service sector provides the community with services that meet a broad range of needs. The delivery of services aims to promote physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing.

Groups in the community that are marginalised or disadvantaged, including Aboriginal and...

HSQF: Effective governance and management

Mon, 30/07/2018 - 2:52pm

Author:

Liza Moore, Quality and Safety Advisor - MS Queensland

Effective governance structures create direction, purpose and value. They offer frameworks for essential systems such as operational efficiency, IT and privacy, financial and risk management, as well as innovation. These together increase the likelihood of

...

QCOSS conference speaker compelled audience to do better

Tue, 27/03/2018 - 2:10pm

Author:

Michael McAfee, PolicyLink President

Michael McAfee, President of PolicyLink, in the United States of America, gave an inspiring speech to delegates of the Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) conference in 2016. He held the...

International Women's Day 2018 - Press for Progress

Tue, 06/03/2018 - 9:11am

Author:

Sharon Daley, Queensland Council of Social Service

The change that has occurred in result of the successful #MeToo and #TimesUp movements has surprised many. It is hoped now that these movements will serve as a catalyst to greater gender parity around the world.

The World Economic Forum's 2017 Global Gender Gap Report...

Writing a submission for funding

Mon, 05/02/2018 - 1:52pm

Author:

Louise Mullins, Queensland Council of Social Service

Many organisations have very limited resources so it is sometimes necessary to seek additional funding to ensure ongoing service delivery.

Writing a submission for funding can sometimes be overwhelming, time-consuming and at times unrewarding, if unsuccessful, for an...

Why not volunteer this Christmas?

Thu, 14/12/2017 - 9:27am

December is the perfect month to do some good by helping those most in need over the festive season.

Countless families are struggling at Christmastime and the pressure on them is often more challenging than any other time of year.

By sparing your time as a volunteer you could ease...

Supporting young Indigenous Australians to achieve their dream of a future in healthcare

Fri, 18/08/2017 - 10:44am

Author:

House Call Doctor

Research shows Indigenous health professionals account for only 0.3% of the national healthcare workforce.

This severe underrepresentation has a number of repercussions for the industry and Indigenous members of the community seeking culturally appropriate healthcare.

“The...

It’s all about our clients and community – why do we need an employer association?

Fri, 09/12/2016 - 11:54am

Author:

Michael Pegg, Jobs Australia

Whenever an organisation employs someone to do work, they enter into the world of industrial relations and human resource management. It’s not usually the main focus for the organisation and it can be hard to see why clause xyz of the something or other award matters. But it in the world...

Innovation in the not-for-profit sector

Wed, 02/11/2016 - 3:47pm

Author:

Lewis Atkinson, Haines Centre for Strategic Management

The traditional model of social and community benefits delivered by government, community groups, charities and the not- for profit sector, with some corporate philanthropy around the edges, has been slowing dying for some years now.

Financial sustainability and/or independence is a...

Pages

See videos from StudioQ related to this topic

StudioQ

You are here

Undergraduate programs

Postgraduate programs

Register for the Community Legal Centres Queensland Annual Conference

Free professional development and training opportunities to kick off the new year

New online learning platform for not-for-profits

Free online disability advocacy course

Volunteers making Queensland’s thriving communities resilient

Ask Izzy Open Platform

Queensland workforce ready for NDIS

Webinar - Understanding the new accounting standards

Domestic violence law and practice in Queensland

Age and Work Symposium

Pages

oneplace community services directory

Volunteering Services Australia

Managing employees webinar

DV-alert (Domestic Violence Response Training)

Legal advice

Disaster Management

Community Resource Handbooks

Queensland Alliance Sector Development Handbook

Deadly Futures website

Planned Support Guide: an approach to case management

Workplace health and safety

New Year, New Me: Free professional development and training opportunities available on eTraining

Community services sector careers and training

HSQF: Effective governance and management

QCOSS conference speaker compelled audience to do better

International Women's Day 2018 - Press for Progress

Writing a submission for funding

Why not volunteer this Christmas?

Supporting young Indigenous Australians to achieve their dream of a future in healthcare

It’s all about our clients and community – why do we need an employer association?

Innovation in the not-for-profit sector

Pages

Workforce and training

Search form

You are here

University of Queensland (UQ)

Undergraduate programs

Postgraduate programs

Pages

Pages

Share or Print