Mental health affects every part of life — from our work and relationships to our overall wellbeing. Sadly, nearly half of Australian adults will face mental health challenges at some stage.
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.
A mental health qualification from Breakthru College can give you the skills and confidence to enter this vital field and create meaningful change.
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 hold official recognition from 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 team of trainers draw on decades of real-world experience in aged care, disability, and healthcare.
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.
Students come to Breakthru College for the credentials and stay for the genuine support and sense of belonging.
At Breakthru College, we support each student’s growth with care and encouragement—and many show their trust by coming back or referring friends.
For those with empathy and compassion, mental health support offers a rewarding way to improve lives and build community wellbeing.
Our nationally recognised courses give you the practical skills and knowledge needed for a fulfilling role in mental health—at any stage of your career.
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 suits people with lived experience of mental health who are looking to work across diverse support contexts such as public, private, or community-managed services.
Gain practical skills and insight to support trauma-affected individuals with this expert-developed short course.
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.
Enrolments for upcoming online courses accessible in Newcastle are now open.
Nationally recognised qualifications such as Certificate IV usually run for 12 to 24 months, depending on your mode of delivery.
Both courses offer pathways into mental health support roles, but they differ in intent. The Certificate IV in Mental Health provides a structured approach to client care, while the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work centres on using personal experience to connect with and assist clients and carers.
Through supervised placements in mental health or care services, you’ll gain hands-on experience that helps bridge the gap between study and employment.
These courses may provide a pathway into higher education, such as diploma or university-level programs.
Students with relevant experience may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning by enrolling in a course and submitting the RPL form from their Learner Handbook. A $250 fee applies per unit assessed.
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.
Breakthru College offers mental health training that can lead to meaningful roles in a thriving field. Reach out today to see how we can assist with your career goals.
