Want to work in Women/Child Safety.... Advice?

Hi there!!!

I am a SAHM of 2 young children (2 and 4)....

I just had an epiphany of such this morning, hehe And realised what I would like to do with my life in a few years when my kids start school. Until now, I had no idea and no real direction, but now I do....

I want to do something to work with either abused women or child safety... Now I have no idea where to start or what I should look into, or even what jobs are out there for this industry... I do not have year 12 so it would be something I would need to study through a TAFE or something...

Does anyone have any ideas as to what I could actually do or what courses I would need to study? Any advice from people in the industry too would be greatly appreciated!

Oh BTW I am in Brisbane too... :)

I just need some advice cause I have no idea where to start.
Thanks in advance everyone! Look forward to hearing your responses!