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.
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.
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.
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 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 understand that each learner is unique.
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 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.
Each student is valued as an individual, with a supportive space that encourages growth and confidence. Many go on to study with us again or recommend us to others.
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.
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.
Created by industry experts, this course gives you the tools to effectively support people with lived experiences of trauma.
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 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.
Mental health offers diverse roles, giving you the flexibility to find a career path that aligns with your goals.
This qualification can lead to roles including:
Online courses for learners in Parramatta are now open for enrolment.
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.
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.
Each course features a placement component that lets you use your training in genuine care environments. You'll be guided by industry professionals as you gain experience ahead of entering the sector.
These courses may provide a pathway into higher education, such as diploma or university-level programs.
To have past experience recognised, students must enrol in a qualification and complete the RPL form included in the Learner Handbook. An administration fee of $250 applies to each unit.
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.
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.
