This document discusses the community service industry and the different types of organizations that operate within it. The community service industry aims to support individuals and communities by improving quality of life. There are several types of organizations, including government departments and agencies, large non-government organizations, community-based non-profit organizations, and private for-profit businesses. Each plays a distinct role in assisting client groups and delivering social services.

1. CHCCS211A Prepare for work in
the community sector
This unit of study looks at the community service industry and
the diverse network of services that assist a wide range of
client groups.

2. The Community Service Industry
(CSI)
• The purpose of the community
service industry is to support the
development of people and their
relationships or reduce the impact
of disadvantage for individuals by
improving quality of life and living
standards.

3. Types of community service
organisations
Different types of community organisations in
NSW include
• Government departments and agencies such
as Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC)
which is part of the Department of Family and
Community Services and local governments
• These government departments provide
direct services, fund other organisations to
provide services or grant licences for and

4. Types of Community Service
Organisations
• Large non-government organisations (NGOs)
like the Salvation Army, St Vincent De Paul,
Mission Australia and the Smith Family often
run a range of services for many people
• They usually receive funding from government
departments, donations, fund raising and fees

5. • Community Based organisations that are run
by voluntary management committees are
made up of local people and service users.
• These are not for profit organisations that
don’t aim to make money but rather cover
costs.
– Examples include local neighbourhood centres
and preschools.

6. • Private organisations – these are
owned and run by people or groups
as a business and are looking to
make a profit
– Examples are private child care
services or counsellors working
privately.

7. • Private organisations – these are
owned and run by people or groups
as a business and are looking to
make a profit
– Examples are private child care
services or counsellors working
privately.