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.
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.
Prepare for a career that matters with hands-on mental health training from Breakthru College.
As a member of the Royal Rehab Group, Breakthru College benefits from the organisation’s long-standing expertise in health and disability services, delivering practical, experience-based training.
Learn from professionals with extensive sector experience who bring practical insight to every lesson. We support you not just in gaining a qualification, but in shaping a career that makes a real impact.
Breakthru College is among the few training providers recognised by 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 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.
They bring real-world insights, practical examples, and genuine passion to every session. You’ll gain workplace-ready knowledge from trainers who are supportive and committed to your success from day one.
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.
Working in mental health support allows caring individuals to create lasting impact in people’s lives and contribute to healthier, more connected communities.
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 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 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.
Created by industry experts, this course gives you the tools to effectively support people with lived experiences of trauma.
Gain the skills to assist individuals at risk of or experiencing poor mental health. Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to provide early support to adults developing mental illness or facing a mental health crisis, offering help until professional care is received.
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.
The mental health sector provides a wide range of career options to match your personal goals and interests.
This qualification can lead to roles including:
Online courses for learners in Port Macquarie are now open for enrolment.
Course length depends on the qualification you choose. Certificate IV courses typically take between 12 and 24 months, based on whether you study full-time or part-time.
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.
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.
Breakthru College qualifications can lead into advanced study options, including diplomas and bachelor degrees.
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.
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.
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.
