SECTORS OF THE INDUSTRIES

Education Childrens Services Health Community Services

 EDUCATION INDUSTRY

The main activity is the provision of education and training in state and private schools.

These include, primary, secondary, tertiary education and vocational training services for the population from age five years and upwards.

Sectors of the Education Industry:

    Pre-Primary Schools
    Primary Schools
    Secondary Schools
    Universities
    Adult & Community Education
    Independent and Private Colleges
    Socio-Psycho-Educational Resource Centres
    Special Schools
    Training and Development
    Aboriginal Community Schools
    Education Support Units
    District Education Offices
    Training WA Colleges (TAFEs)

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CHILDREN'S SERVICES INDUSTRY

The main activity is the provision of a range of support and care services for children from 0-14 years of age.

Sectors of the Children's Services Industry:

    Pre-schools and kindergartens
    Nannies and Family Support Services
    Family Day Care
    Out of School Hours Care
    Family and Children's Support
    Services Special Schools
    Occasional Child Care
    Long Day Child Care
    Vacation Care
    Early Intervention Services
    Playgroups

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HEALTH INDUSTRY

The main activities of the Health Industry include:

Provision of diagnosis and treatment of disease and other physical and mental disorders.
Care of the aged and infirm requiring nursing or medical supervision or support in the institutional or home and community setting.
Prevention of disease and injury via educational programs and preventative medicine.

Sectors of the Health Industry:

    Public and Private General Hospitals
    Public and Private Psychiatric Hospitals
    Public and Private Nursing Homes
    General Practice Medical Centres
    Optometry and Optical Services
    Equipment Wholesaling
    Community Health Services
    Medical and Surgical Equipment Manufacturing
    Physiotherapy Services
    Chiropractic Services
    Specialist Medical Services
    Pathology Services
    Dental Services
    Ambulance Services
    Complementary Therapies
    Other Health Services [including Occupational and other therapies]

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COMMUNITY SERVICES INDUSTRY

The main activities of the Community Services Industry include:

Provision of diverse and complex range of services to support individuals, families and communities experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, personal, social, family or economic difficulties.
 
Promotion of individual and community wellbeing to establish a "safety net" to protect the quality of life and enhance the productive capacity of the State.

Sectors of the Community Services Industry:

    Disability Services
    Youth Services
    Aged Care Services
    Ethnic and Multicultural Services
    Community Education
    Community Development
    Employment Training Services
    Supported Accommodation Assistance Program Services
    Family Support Services
    Child Protection Services
    Juvenile Justice Services
    Housing Services
    Drug and Alcohol Services
    Counselling Services

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