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.
Left unaddressed, mental health issues can lead to serious outcomes like job loss, relationship breakdowns, homelessness, and physical illness.
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 part of the Royal Rehab Group—a respected not-for-profit dedicated to health and disability services—Breakthru College delivers training grounded in real-world experience.
With extensive industry expertise, our trainers guide you through hands-on learning that prepares you for real roles in mental health support. We’re here to help you build a career, not just earn a certificate.
Breakthru College is among the few training providers recognised by the Department of Education as a High-Performing Provider.
This acknowledgement highlights our ongoing commitment to quality, support, and job-focused outcomes. Breakthru College is a provider with a proven history of success.
At Breakthru College, we know that no two learners are the same.
We offer a flexible, learner-centred approach with customised resources and digital support—helping you build confidence and skills for online or on-campus study.
Our trainers bring decades of professional experience in the aged care, disability, and healthcare sectors.
With real-world knowledge, practical guidance, and a passion for teaching, our trainers ensure you’re supported and workplace-ready from the very beginning.
Students choose Breakthru College not just for the qualifications, but for our warm, inclusive, and supportive environment.
We foster a learning environment where every student feels supported and empowered. It’s no surprise many return or refer others to Breakthru College.
For those with empathy and compassion, mental health support offers a rewarding way to improve lives and build community wellbeing.
Breakthru College offers nationally recognised training designed to support both new and experienced professionals in the mental health field.
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.
This short course, designed by professionals in the field, helps you build the understanding needed to support those who have experienced trauma.
Learn to recognise and respond to mental health challenges. Mental Health First Aid gives you the tools to offer early assistance to adults experiencing a mental illness or mental health crisis, supporting them until they can access professional care.
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 lead to opportunities in settings such as community-based organisations, rehabilitation services, respite care, and home outreach programs.
You’ll find more career variety in the mental health sector than expected, with options tailored to your individual goals.
This qualification can lead to roles including:
Online courses for learners in Maroubra are now open for enrolment.
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.
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.
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, as a registered training organisation, Breakthru College provides mental health training online, allowing students to study at their own pace and from any location as an alternative to in-person learning.
Students who meet eligibility requirements can receive subsidised training through Queensland’s Skills Assure or New South Wales’ Smart and Skilled programs. For those not covered, payment options are offered on a weekly, fortnightly, or monthly basis.
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.
