How we feel, connect and function each day is deeply influenced by mental health — and nearly one in two Australian adults will experience mental health concerns during their life.
The consequences can be significant, including family breakdowns, job loss, self-harm, homelessness, and physical health issues.
The growing demand for mental health care highlights the need for more professionals. With just over 62,000 registered in 2020, Australia falls short of what’s needed to support the population.
Prepare for a career that matters with hands-on mental health training from Breakthru College.
Breakthru College—part of the Royal Rehab Group, a trusted not-for-profit providing health and disability services—offers training that’s informed by real-life practice.
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.
Our status reflects our dedication to excellent training, strong student outcomes, and career readiness. With Breakthru College, you’re backed by a provider known for results.
At Breakthru College, we understand that each learner is unique.
Our student-focused, flexible approach provides personalised support and digital guidance—so you can build skills and confidence studying both online or on campus.
Our team of trainers draw on decades of real-world experience in aged care, disability, and healthcare.
They bring real-world insights, practical examples, and genuine passion to every session. You’ll gain workplace-ready knowledge from trainers who are supportive and committed to your success from day one.
Breakthru College is known for more than qualifications; students value our inclusive and encouraging environment.
At Breakthru College, we support each student’s growth with care and encouragement—and many show their trust by coming back or referring friends.
Working in mental health support allows caring individuals to create lasting impact in people’s lives and contribute to healthier, more connected communities.
Whether you’re beginning your career or building on your experience, Breakthru College’s nationally recognised courses equip you for success in mental health.
Designed for those entering the sector, this course supports mental health care work in residential, clinical, and employment program settings.
Designed for individuals with direct or indirect experience of mental health, this course prepares you to support others in a range of service environments.
Gain practical skills and insight to support trauma-affected individuals with this expert-developed short course.
This course teaches you how to assist those experiencing or at risk of poor mental health. Through Mental Health First Aid, you’ll learn to provide initial support to adults facing mental illness or crisis, much like physical first aid, until professional help is available.
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 QLD may be eligible to have all or part of their course fees subsidised using the Skills Assure State Government funding scheme.
Start with a $200 deposit, then pay as little as $42.89 per week for 12 months.
Gain access to diverse career paths with our mental health courses, spanning community non-government organisations, respite services, rehab programs, and outreach work.
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:
Expressions of interest for upcoming online courses accessible in Brisbane are now open.
Depending on the qualification, course duration can vary. Accredited programs like a Certificate IV generally take 12–24 months to complete, depending on your study mode.
Each qualification leads to valuable roles in mental health, but they are built on distinct foundations. The Certificate IV in Mental Health offers broad-based training to support individuals facing mental health difficulties, while the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work is designed for those with lived experience who wish to assist others through empathy and shared understanding.
Our mental health courses include practical placements where you’ll apply your knowledge in real service settings. With support from experienced professionals, you’ll build confidence and skills before stepping into the workforce.
After completing a course at Breakthru College, you may be eligible to pursue further study at diploma or degree level.
Eligible students can use their prior experience as part of the RPL process by enrolling and submitting the required form found in the Learner Handbook. A $250 fee is charged for every unit assessed.
Breakthru College, a registered training organisation, offers online mental health qualifications, providing a flexible study option for those who prefer to learn remotely rather than on campus.
Eligible students may have access to subsidised training through programs such as Skills Assure Funding in Queensland and Smart and Skilled Funding in New South Wales. If subsidies don’t apply, flexible payment plans—weekly, fortnightly, or monthly—are available.
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.
Open the door to new career possibilities with a mental health qualification from Breakthru College. Get in touch to find out how we can help you move forward.
