Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Health (Karitane)

This program provides Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives with the theoretical knowledge and skills to work autonomously and across a variety of clinical settings with children and families.

Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Health (Karitane)

Duration

Part Time: 2 Years

Next Start Date

04 March 2024

22 July 2024

Closing Date

Campuses
Online UAC 950503
Domestic Student Fees
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Indicative annual fee from $11,885

Additional Information

Program Code: 4714

Child and Family Health at Western

Graduates of this program will be able to apply advanced nursing concepts and analysis to promote optimal health outcomes for children and families. In this program you will study: Child and Family Health: Professional Practice and Frameworks; Child and Family Health Practice: Supporting Growth and Development; Clinical Practice: Infant and Child Nutrition and Feeding; Healthy Families and Communities; Partnership in Practice; Perinatal Mental Health; Evidence Based Health Care; and one elective. Upon successful completion of this program, you may transfer into the Master of Child and Family Health (Karitane).
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What you can expect to study

The program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can look forward to enhanced professional status and career opportunities in their chosen fields, including:

  • Primary settings, including home visiting and centre-based services
  • Secondary level service delivery including family care centres, sustained home visiting programs and outreach specialist services
  • Tertiary level service delivery including residential family care facilities
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Alumni

"The [program] was well structured and met my learning goals whilst providing me with a positive learning environment and the flexibility of online studies."

— Elizabeth Moore, Graduate Diploma in Nursing

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Entry requirements for domestic students

Please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements for this course.

You can read more about special requirements here.

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Entry requirements for international students

**Please note, if this course lists a part-time option, this is not available to International Students on a Student Visa.

Please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements for this course.

You can read more about international academic entry requirements here.

Indicative annual fee

PG Direct CSP

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Commonwealth and applicable only to Domestic students. This means that the Australian Government pays part of your fees towards your program, therefore reducing your program fees, and the remaining amount is paid by you, this is considered your Student Contribution.

To work out how much your Student Contribution will be before you study, you will first need to find out the Student Contribution band your subjects fit into based on their general discipline area.

You can then calculate your student contributions to work out the total amount of your contribution.

The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a range of loans introduced by the Australian Government from 2005 to provide fee payment assistance to eligible students. Loans are for Australian citizens studying in Australia or overseas. Permanent residents who hold a humanitarian visa are also eligible if studying in Australia.

If eligible you may be able to defer all or part of your Student Contribution through the HECS-HELP loan program. You may also be eligible for OS-HELP if undertaking studies overseas.

New Zealand citizens and holders of an Australian permanent resident visa (other than an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) are generally not entitled to HECS-HELP assistance. If you are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident your Student Contribution amount must be paid in full by the census date.

However, the Australian Government has passed new legislation that changes the way some New Zealand citizens, who hold a Special Category Visa (SCV), studying in Australia will pay their fees. More information is available on the Changes to fees for New Zealand Citizens webpage.

Find out more about HECS-HELP

Find out more about OS-HELP

Apply as a Domestic Student

If you are a domestic student, you can apply through our Western Application system which is free of charge.

Domestic students are:

  • Australian Citizens
  • New Zealand Citizens
  • Australian permanent residents
  • Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders

Scholarships

Western Sydney University recognises and rewards students who demonstrate community engagement, outstanding academic ability and superior leadership skills. Donor-funded scholarships are also available, providing support for students based on both academic achievements and equity considerations. There are also scholarships available for specific degrees. 

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FAQs

We've gathered common questions to provide you with quick, clear answers about this program. Whether you're exploring admission requirements, details about the degree or career prospects, you'll find valuable insights here. If you need more information, our support team is ready to assist you on your journey to Western. You can find their details below.

No, you can receive credit for all subjects completed in the Graduate Certificate, which means you will only need to do 1 year part-time instead of 2 years part-time for the Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Health (Karitane).

No, you must be a registered nurse or midwife with AHPRA and have completed an undergraduate degree in nursing or midwifery to be eligible for this program.

This program aims to provide Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives with the theoretical knowledge and associated skills to work autonomously and across a variety of clinical settings with children and families.

No, this program does not have specific professional accreditation. However, graduates will be able to apply advanced nursing concepts and analysis to promote optimal health outcomes for children and families.

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OTHER STUDY OPTIONS

Master of Nursing

Full Time: 1.5 Years (Available Part Time)*

Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health (Karitane)

Part Time: 1 Year

Master of Child and Family Health (Karitane)

Part Time: 3 Years

Master of Mental Health Nursing

Full Time: 1.5 Years (Available Part Time)

The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their program based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their program past the normal finish date of the program will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of programs for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.