Mental Health Courses

The HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance from Foundation Education provides you with the skills, knowledge and practical training required to launch a successful and fulfilling career in healthcare service assistance.

This 100% online course offers flexible study and will offer students the fundamentals for providing assistance to patients according to a care plan and under the supervision of a health professional. Developed in consultation with health experts this course will cover how to comply with infection prevention and control policies; interpret and apply medical terminology; work with people with mental health issues; work with people with drug and alcohol issues and confirm physical health status.

Enquire today and gain a nationally recognised qualification in just 12 months and kickstart a fulfilling career in a rewarding field.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program, it is not government funded.

The CHC50321 Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention offered by Skills Generation equips learners with the essential skills and knowledge to support vulnerable children, young people, and their families. This qualification is designed for those aiming to take on leadership roles in out-of-home care and child protection settings. Participants will engage in comprehensive training that covers case management, effective communication, and professional practice, all while working with individuals facing mental health challenges. The course prepares students to manage their own work programs and contribute to the development and outcomes of community services.

Throughout the course, learners will explore various aspects of child and family intervention, including the implementation of protection plans and the management of complex trauma cases. The curriculum consists of 18 units, blending core and elective components that foster a deep understanding of the sector. With a focus on practical experience, students are required to complete at least 100 hours of work placement, allowing them to apply their learning in real-world contexts. This qualification not only opens doors to supervisory and management positions but also provides a pathway to further studies in advanced diplomas and higher qualifications.

Skills Generation is committed to delivering high-quality education through expert trainers and a supportive learning environment. Graduates of the CHC50321 Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention will emerge with a nationally recognised qualification, ready to make a meaningful impact in the community services sector. Enquire to learn more.

Please note: A minimum of 100 hours mandatory work experience is required for this qualification. Work experience must be undertaken within an appropriate workplace. Learners who are in employment in may be able to meet the work experience requirements through their current role. Talk to our trainer to review your work role prior to commencing the course to see if your workplace can be used to demonstrate the required competencies and satisfy work placement hours. Learners who are not currently employed in a relevant organisation will need to find their own work experience placement with an organisation approved by Skills Generation.

Save up to 50% when you enrol with the Institute of Applied Psychology by June 30

If you are an emphatic person looking for a career that will allow you to empower individuals affected by mental health issues and contribute to enhancing their quality of life, then this government accredited CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health qualification from The Institute of Applied Psychology (IAP) is tailored for you.

This qualification delineates the responsibilities of professionals engaged in offering self-directed and recovery-oriented support to individuals affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability. The scope of work encompasses the implementation of community-based programs and activities which centre around mental health, mental illness, and psychiatric disability. This work occurs within diverse community contexts, including community-based non-government organisations, home-based outreach initiatives, centre-based programs, respite care, residential services, rehabilitation programs, clinical settings, and support for individuals in employment.

On completion of this program, you will be equipped with the tools and qualifications required to start effectively assisting individuals facing the daily challenges associated with living with mental health issues.

This course involves 80 hours of practical work placement aimed at providing you with real life experience prior to graduation.

The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing (Mental Health Nursing) offered by the Institute of Health and Management is designed for Registered Nurses seeking to enhance their expertise in mental health care. This online course spans 26 weeks and focuses on equipping participants with the skills necessary to assess and address the nursing needs of patients across various clinical settings. Students will delve into mental health theory and clinical practice, gaining confidence in their ability to provide effective care.

Key learning areas include critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication, all essential for evaluating and administering nursing care. The course also emphasises the importance of understanding the legal, ethical, social, and cultural factors that influence person-centred healthcare. By completing this program, graduates will not only advance their nursing knowledge but also open pathways to further studies, such as a Master of Nursing degree, making it a valuable step in their professional journey.

With a flexible online delivery mode, the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing (Mental Health Nursing) accommodates the diverse schedules of nursing professionals. This course is an excellent opportunity for those looking to specialise in mental health nursing and make a significant impact in the healthcare field. Enquire to learn more.

The Statement of Attainment Supporting Mental Health, offered by the Canberra Institute of Technology, is a comprehensive course designed to equip individuals with the essential skills needed to engage effectively with people experiencing mental health issues. This course is particularly beneficial for those working in general support roles across various workplaces, where they may encounter individuals facing mental health challenges. Participants will learn to establish respectful relationships, identify the needs of these individuals, and collaborate with them to help meet their aspirations.

Over the duration of approximately six weeks, students will engage in online learning complemented by two face-to-face practical workshops, allowing them to apply their newly acquired skills in real-world scenarios. The course focuses on fostering understanding and empathy, ensuring that participants are well-prepared to support individuals in a variety of contexts outside the mental health sector. This unique approach not only enhances the participants’ professional capabilities but also contributes positively to the broader community.

With open entry requirements, this course is accessible to anyone interested in making a difference in the lives of those with mental health issues. By completing the Statement of Attainment Supporting Mental Health, individuals can enhance their employability and effectiveness in roles that require interpersonal skills and a compassionate approach. Enquire to learn more.

If you have a passion for compassionate care and aspire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities, then the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) offered by Insight Training is an ideal pathway for you.

In Australia, where the demand for skilled Disability Support professionals is increasing due to demographic shifts, this qualification emerges as a timely opportunity for those seeking a fulfilling and stable career. This course equips you with essential skills, including effective communication in health or community services, empowerment of people with disabilities, mental health issues and chronic disease. Upon completion, you will be thoroughly prepared and certified to excel in various individual and community support roles within the Disability sector.

The program includes a vital 120-hour practical work component in an approved service facility, offering you a chance to apply your skills in a real-world setting and gain invaluable industry experience. Insight Training supports students in securing suitable placements for this segment.

After achieving this qualification, students may undertake the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability.

This course is delivered in-classroom at one of Insight Training’s campuses:

• Joondalup (day classes available)
• Morley (evening classes available)

120 hours of work placement is also required.

Please Note: This course is NOT available to people on a 500 or 600 visa.

If you are a type of person who enjoys helping others live their best lives and are looking to commence a gratifying career, then this CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health qualification from Hader Institute of Education could be just the course you’re looking for. The course is designed for people looking for entry-level work based on helping people in communities or workplaces overcome various mental health issues such as ones connected to drug and alcohol consumption.

You will learn all the crucial skills to become a confident and successful mental health support worker, such as how to provide recovery oriented mental health services, how to recognise and respond to crisis situations, how to use communication to build relationships and how to provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues.

Aside from 48 weeks of theory-based online learning, during the course you will also be required to complete 80 hours of practical work placement which will ensure that on completion of the course you are ready to hit the ground running in your first work role.

Please note: This course is fee-for-service, it is not government funded.

Interested in becoming a registered psychologist?

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Psychology with UTS Online, you may apply for the Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced), which is the next step in your pathway to becoming a registered psychologist or researcher.

This course will equip you equip you with the knowledge and skills to implement principles of psychological science in diverse work settings.

It is developed in line with the American Psychological Association Guidelines and offers a curriculum informed by the Australian Indigenous Psychology Education Project.

Delivered 100% online and accelerated, it will enable you to immediately add value to your organisation and career.

Designed specifically for educators, our Online Graduate Certificate in Mental Health for Education can teach you how to make a positive impact on the mental health of students as well as how to manage mental health within the school system.

Throughout our Certificate’s four subjects, you will explore topics in school responsiveness, trauma theory, experiences and perceptions of mental illness and therapeutic skills for mental health.

Develop and understanding of:

• Communication strategies: learn how to effectively and sensitively work with students and colleagues in accordance with professional ethical standards.
• Person-centred care: practice and advocate professionally and independently as a team member in mental health settings to drive improved student outcomes.
• Trauma informed education: examine principles that underpin trauma and how those principles may inform pedagogy and learning for students who have experienced trauma.
• Evidence-based plans: develop plans to support therapeutic relationships with students, families, and carers that are characterized by co-constructive care and collaborative engagement.
• Causes and prevalence: critically analyse wellness issues for students and assess how they may influence learning including trauma, anxiety, depression and bullying.

This is a nested qualification within the Master of Education. When you complete this online course, you can continue with advanced standing.

The Master of Mental Health Nursing from Victoria University (VU) Online will help you gain the specialist skills you need to lead multidisciplinary teams and create transformational change. Make a positive impact and change the lives of people in the community and across clinical settings. This degree meets the education requirements for the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses’ (ACMHN) Credential.

You’ll build on your nursing practice and gain a well-rounded understanding of mental health and its impact on individuals, families and communities across diverse populations.

You’ll gain evidence-based skills that will help transform the lives of individuals with mental health issues, with recovery-oriented, trauma-informed ethical care.

Study 100% online with VU Online’s award-winning postgraduate Block Model. This model recognises and accommodates the complexity of students’ lives and facilitates a manageable and connected online learning experience.

VU Online provides four layers of personalised, academic and non-academic support to its online students to help them create their success story.

Enquire now to find out more!

Want to gain the knowledge and skills to understand modern psychology? Maybe you’re looking to get one step closer to becoming a registered psychologist? JCU Online’s Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging) is a contemporary and hands-on qualification that provides the knowledge and skills to understand modern psychology and reach your career goals.

Offering a unique curriculum, this course covers contemporary theoretical perspectives of psychology, their philosophical and historical developments and their interconnectedness. While also building your skills in using technology and statistical methods to facilitate research, and also provides you with a communications tool-kit to solve problems relative to the challenges of the diverse populations in different communities.

You will study a broad scope of subjects unique to the Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging) at JCU Online, including Environmental Psychology and Health, Wellbeing & Resilience and more. These subjects align to the UN Sustainable Development Goals as well as current and emerging global health challenges in a technology-enabled society.

Whether you want to progress your career and go on to further study to become a Psychologist or see this course as a way forward in your role in teaching, human resources, marketing, counselling, social work, or consulting – the Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging) will help you get to where you want to be.

The online CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health course from Open Colleges in association with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (RTO: 90197), teaches you the essential skills needed to work in mental health services. Additionally, Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative makes finding required work placement easy.

Ideal for those already working in the sector or individuals looking to enter the field for the first time, this online course provides students with the skills to understand mental health diagnoses, establish communication with clients to support recovery, reflect cultural awareness in work practice, and provide effective intervention for individuals at risk of self-harm or suicide.

Students will also develop the competencies to support clients with a dual diagnosis and liaise with other support services to address co-existing issues. Successful completion of this certificate will enable you to apply evidence-based theory to the development of community rehabilitation programs and work to create a greater awareness of the importance of promoting positive mental health practices.

Practical work placement

This certificate includes a mandatory work placement of at least 120 hours, in order to acquire essential practical skills. You will be required to source your own placement with an organisation involved in the delivery of mental health services.

The Certificate IV will be issued by from Open Colleges in association with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd.

120 hours of work placement is required to complete this course – made easy with Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your work placement for you while you focus on study, ensuring students gain real-world experience in their dream career – close to home.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service course, it is not government funded.

The CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services offered by Skills Generation is designed for individuals seeking to advance their careers in the community services sector. This qualification equips learners with the essential skills and knowledge to manage and coordinate person-centred services for individuals, groups, and communities. Participants will develop expertise in areas such as case management, crisis response, and legal compliance, preparing them for supervisory roles within the industry. The course is particularly beneficial for those already working in community services who aspire to take on leadership positions.

Throughout the course, students will engage in a comprehensive curriculum that includes both core and elective units, allowing for a tailored learning experience. Key learning areas encompass the development and implementation of service programs, understanding sociological impacts on community work, and promoting cultural safety. With a strong emphasis on practical experience, learners are required to complete a minimum of 200 hours of work placement, ensuring they gain real-world insights and hands-on skills. This qualification not only opens doors to various career opportunities but also lays the groundwork for further education in community services and related fields. Enquire to learn more.

Please note: A minimum of 200 hours mandatory work experience is required for this qualification. Work experience must be undertaken within a community services workspace. Learners who are in full-time employment in community services may be able to meet the work experience requirements through their current role. Talk to our trainer to review your
work role prior to commencing the course to see if your workplace can be used to demonstrate the required competencies and satisfy work placement hours. Learners who are not currently employed in a relevant community services organisation will need to find their own work experience placement with an organisation approved by Skills Generation.

Start Dates
Monthly intakes for students accessing a VET Student Loan. Enquire now for upcoming commencement dates.
Students receiving government funding, paying upfront or via payment plans can start at any time.

Save up to 40% when you enrol with The Institute of Applied Psychology by June 30.

The 10791NAT Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis and Strategic Psychotherapy qualification from The Institute of Applied Psychology (IAP) is designed for a diverse group of individuals who are interested in enhancing their professional abilities, exploring new career paths, or starting their own business with a focus on helping others. It is ideal for:

• Those looking to shift their career or venture into a new profession.
• Professionals with over five years of experience in any field who are eager to enhance their expertise and knowledge, either in a new field or within their current industry.
• Individuals seeking recognition for their existing skills and knowledge.
• Current therapists, medical professionals, and allied health workers aiming to acquire additional skills.

Are you looking to use the power of psychology to make an impact but don’t have a background in the field? The Graduate Diploma in Psychology from UTS Online is 100% online and is your first step towards pursuing your career in psychology.

Psychological science can be applied in a range of disciplines, including health care, business management, HR, urban planning, sport performance, public service, and more.

In this course you’ll gain contemporary knowledge and practical skills, preparing you to harness the power of psychology, whatever your field of your work.

Upon successful completion of this course, you may apply for the Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced), which is the next step in your pathway to becoming a registered psychologist or researcher.

Grow your skills in an in-demand and rewarding field with a Graduate Certificate in Mental Health from La Trobe University.

Learn from industry experts with years of mental health experience who’ll teach you how to apply the principles of trauma-informed care in your practice and prepare you to address the mental health concerns of vulnerable communities.

With La Trobe’s 100 percent online course you can advance your skills and knowledge in mental health and be ready for a more advanced career in just four months. You’ll learn to connect theory and clinical practice and provide high-quality support; understand the interrelationship between a person’s medical, social and psychological health, plus be able to recognise diagnostics, know how to use evidence-based practice in mental health promotion and mental illness prevention. You’ll graduate to build your own ethically-oriented practice.

Take the next step in your career and become a trusted professional in the mental health field. Enquire about the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health today.

This unique university qualification is one of a kind in Australia. The Master of Child and Adolescent Mental Health from Victoria University (VU) Online will help you drive positive impact upon not just children and adolescents but also families, carers and clinicians across a range of educational, community and clinical settings.

You will explore advanced care strategies, treatment techniques, therapies and interventions, and will do research which will contribute to a growing understanding of child and adolescent mental health.

Study 100% online with VU Online’s award-winning postgraduate Block Model. This model recognises and accommodates the complexity of students’ lives and facilitates a manageable and connected online learning experience.

VU Online provides four layers of personalised, academic and non-academic support to its online students to help them create their success story.

Enquire now to find out more!

The CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work offered by Skills Generation is designed for individuals looking to advance their careers in youth services. This qualification will equip learners with the knowledge and competencies necessary to operate effectively within a supervisory or management role in the youth work sector. Participants will engage in a comprehensive curriculum that covers essential areas such as program development, case management, and the promotion of cultural safety, all aimed at addressing the diverse needs of young people aged 12 to 24.

Throughout the course, learners will develop critical skills in communication, problem-solving, and relationship building, which are vital for fostering positive outcomes in youth work. The program includes a minimum of 200 hours of mandatory work placement, providing practical experience in community services settings. With a focus on both theoretical knowledge and hands-on application, graduates will be well-prepared for various roles, including case manager, program manager, and youth team leader, in a sector that is experiencing strong growth and demand for skilled professionals.

Please note: A minimum of 200 hours mandatory work experience is required for this qualification. Work experience must be undertaken within a community services workspace. Learners who are in full-time employment in community services may be able to meet the work experience requirements through their current role. Talk to our trainer to review your work role prior to commencing the course to see if your workplace can be used to demonstrate the required competencies and satisfy work placement hours. Learners who are not currently employed in a relevant community services organisation will need to find their own work experience placement with an organisation approved by Skills Generation.

Start Dates
Monthly intakes for students accessing a VET Student Loan. Enquire now for upcoming commencement dates.
Students paying upfront or via payment plans can start at any time.

Save up to 50% when you enrol with The Institute of Applied Psychology by June 30

If you are a great communicator looking to start a career that is based on positively impacting people’s lives, or are currently in a position that involves counselling and are looking to further your career, then this CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling qualification from The Institute of Applied Psychology (IAP) could be exactly what you’re looking for.

This nationally accredited certification equips individuals with the essential skills and knowledge required for a career as a professional Counsellor, whether in government or private setting. The program enables participants to cultivate the expertise necessary for counselling clients, families, or organisations’ staff members through challenges such as grief, loss, and significant life changes. The course also emphasises the ability to provide counselling support within the context of performance management processes.

This Diploma of Counselling course:

• Is recognised as one of the top two ACA (Australian Counselling Association) training providers.
• Has no work placement requirement for participants.
• Offers live and facilitated 3-hour monthly group practice sessions.
• Includes 10 bonus live and facilitated masterclasses on various topics.
• Provides training to become a capable, confident, and qualified Counsellor.
• Offers specialisation add-ons and opportunities for employment as a Counsellor, Case Manager/Worker, or starting your own business (recommended with supervision).

This course involves 100 hours of practical work exercises aimed at providing you with real life experience prior to graduation.

PLEASE NOTE: This course with IAP is fee-for-service only, it is not government-funded.