From relationships to wellbeing, mental health shapes how we live. Yet, almost half of all Australian adults — around 7.3 million people — will experience mental health struggles in their lifetime.
Mental health struggles can have far-reaching effects — from family breakdowns and unemployment to self-harm and chronic health problems.
As more Australians seek support, the shortage of mental health workers is a growing concern. In 2020, around only 62,000 qualified workers were registered nationwide — well below what’s required.
Gain the tools to support others and build a purposeful future with a mental health qualification from Breakthru College.
As a member of the Royal Rehab Group, Breakthru College benefits from the organisation’s long-standing expertise in health and disability services, delivering practical, experience-based training.
Our trainers bring real-world experience to the classroom, ensuring your learning is practical, relevant, and career-focused. We go beyond delivering a qualification to help you build a meaningful career in mental health.
Breakthru College is proud to be one of the few training providers officially recognised by the Department of Education as a High-Performing Provider.
It’s a recognition of our focus on high-quality education, student support, and preparing graduates for real-world roles. Breakthru College offers a track record you can rely on.
At Breakthru College, we believe every learner is different.
With tailored materials, personal support, and help with digital tools, our flexible approach helps you succeed in both online and campus learning.
Our trainers bring decades of professional experience in the aged care, disability, and healthcare sectors.
You’ll learn from passionate professionals who offer real examples, practical insight, and a commitment to your success from the start. It’s learning that goes beyond the classroom.
Breakthru College is known for more than qualifications; students value our inclusive and encouraging environment.
We value every student as an individual and create an environment that builds confidence, inspiration, and growth. Many return for further study or refer others—proof of the impact we make.
A career in mental health support is a meaningful path for compassionate individuals to make a real difference in people's lives and support stronger communities.
Breakthru College’s nationally recognised courses provide the knowledge and skills to start or advance a career in the mental health sector.
This course provides an introduction to the mental health sector and prepares you for work in settings like residential services, clinical environments, and employment programs.
This course is ideal for those with lived mental health experience—either personally or as a carer—who want to work in the sector across government, community, public, or private settings.
Developed by industry experts, this short course equips you with the skills and knowledge to better support individuals affected by trauma.
Gain the skills to assist individuals at risk of or experiencing poor mental health. Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to provide early support to adults developing mental illness or facing a mental health crisis, offering help until professional care is received.
The qualification will support individuals in professions at risk of developing mental illness, enabling workplaces to develop practical, evidence-based action plans until appropriate professional help is received.
Australian residents living in NSW may be eligible to have all or part of their course fees subsidised using the Smart & Skilled State Government funding scheme.
Start with a $200 deposit, then pay as little as $42.89 per week for 12 months.
Our mental health courses prepare you for roles across a variety of settings, including community organisations, respite care, rehabilitation, and home-based outreach programs.
There’s more variety in mental health careers than you might think, with pathways to suit your unique aspirations.
You may pursue roles such as:
Online enrolments are now open, and you can register your interest in our online courses from Belmore.
Nationally recognised qualifications such as Certificate IV usually run for 12 to 24 months, depending on your mode of delivery.
These two qualifications both prepare you for work in mental health, but with different focuses. The Certificate IV in Mental Health delivers a general skillset for providing care, while the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work is for people who want to use their own experiences to guide and support others.
Through supervised placements in mental health or care services, you’ll gain hands-on experience that helps bridge the gap between study and employment.
Finishing a course with Breakthru College can open the door to continued study, including diploma or bachelor-level qualifications.
Those with suitable work history can apply for RPL after enrolling, using the application form provided in the Learner Handbook. Each unit assessed through RPL incurs a $250 administration fee.
Yes, Breakthru College is a registered training organisation that delivers mental health courses online. This flexible format allows you to study from anywhere, at your own pace, without needing to attend a training centre.
Breakthru College offers access to subsidised training for eligible students via Skills Assure in Queensland and Smart and Skilled in New South Wales. Where subsidies aren’t available, students can pay through flexible instalment plans.
If you live in Queensland, you can visit the QLD Government website to check your eligibility.
NSW residents can visit the NSW Government Smart and Skilled page to check eligibility criteria.
A mental health qualification with Breakthru College can lead to rewarding opportunities in a growing sector. Contact us today to explore how we can support your career journey.
