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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.
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.
As a part of the Royal Rehab Group—a respected not-for-profit dedicated to health and disability services—Breakthru College delivers training grounded in real-world experience.
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 be one of the few training providers officially recognised by 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 respect that everyone learns differently.
With tailored materials, personal support, and help with digital tools, our flexible approach helps you succeed in both online and campus learning.
Our team of trainers draw on decades of real-world experience in aged care, disability, and healthcare.
With real-world knowledge, practical guidance, and a passion for teaching, our trainers ensure you’re supported and workplace-ready from the very beginning.
It’s not only the qualifications that attract students to Breakthru College—it’s the welcoming and supportive atmosphere.
We foster a learning environment where every student feels supported and empowered. It’s no surprise many return or refer others to Breakthru College.
Working in mental health support allows caring individuals to create lasting impact in people’s lives and contribute to healthier, more connected communities.
Whether you’re beginning your career or building on your experience, Breakthru College’s nationally recognised courses equip you for success in mental health.
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.
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.
Online courses for learners in Port Macquarie 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.
Each qualification leads to valuable roles in mental health, but they are built on distinct foundations. The Certificate IV in Mental Health offers broad-based training to support individuals facing mental health difficulties, while the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work is designed for those with lived experience who wish to assist others through empathy and shared understanding.
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.
After completing a course at Breakthru College, you may be eligible to pursue further study at diploma or degree level.
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.
As a registered training organisation, Breakthru College delivers online mental health courses that can be completed from any location, offering flexibility for students who don’t wish to study in a centre-based environment.
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.
