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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.
When support is lacking, the impacts can be devastating, often resulting in homelessness, loss of work, fractured relationships, and physical health decline.
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.
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 experienced trainers ensure your education combines theory with real-world application. At Breakthru College, we’re committed to helping you create a purposeful career in mental health care.
Breakthru College is proud to hold official recognition from 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 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 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 choose Breakthru College not just for the qualifications, but for our warm, inclusive, and supportive 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.
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.
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.
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.
Enroly today in our online mental health courses from Parramatta.
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.
Through supervised placements in mental health or care services, you’ll gain hands-on experience that helps bridge the gap between study and employment.
After completing a course at Breakthru College, you may be eligible to pursue further study at diploma or degree level.
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.
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.
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.
