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.
With demand for mental health services rising, there’s an urgent need for more trained professionals. In 2020, Australia had just over 62,000 registered mental health workers — not enough to meet the growing needs of our communities.
Breakthru College’s mental health courses provide the practical training and knowledge needed to begin a rewarding career in this essential sector.
Breakthru College—proudly part of the Royal Rehab Group—delivers training shaped by the organisation’s real-world leadership in health and disability care.
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 hold official recognition from 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 understand that each learner is unique.
Our flexible, student-focused approach includes personalised support, tailored resources, and help with digital tools—so you can thrive whether you study online or on campus.
Our trainers are experienced professionals with decades of work in aged care, disability, and healthcare.
Each session is enriched with real-world insight, hands-on examples, and a deep passion for the field. Our trainers go beyond theory, equipping you with practical skills and ongoing support.
It’s not only the qualifications that attract students to Breakthru College—it’s the welcoming and supportive atmosphere.
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.
Working in mental health support allows caring individuals to create lasting impact in people’s lives and contribute to healthier, more connected 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 serves as a starting point for a career in mental health care across a range of community-based settings including residential and clinical services.
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.
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.
With our mental health courses, you can work in roles across community organisations, rehab and respite care, and outreach initiatives.
There’s more variety in mental health careers than you might think, with pathways to suit your unique aspirations.
Career opportunities may include:
Online enrolments are now open, and you can register your interest in our online courses from Milsons Point.
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.
While both qualifications open doors in the mental health field, they serve different purposes. The Certificate IV in Mental Health equips students with in-depth support skills, whereas the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work draws on personal lived experience to help others in similar situations.
Placement is an essential part of your training, giving you the opportunity to work within professional support settings and prepare for a smooth move into your chosen career.
Breakthru College qualifications can lead into advanced study options, including diplomas and bachelor degrees.
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.
Subsidy schemes like Skills Assure (QLD) and Smart and Skilled (NSW) are available for eligible learners. If funding isn't available, students can choose from a range of payment plans, including weekly, fortnightly, or monthly instalments.
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.
Gain a recognised mental health qualification with Breakthru College and unlock new pathways in your career. Contact us to learn how we can support your next step.
