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.
Australia’s mental health workforce is under pressure, with just over 62,000 registered workers in 2020 — far fewer than needed to meet rising demand for care.
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—proudly part of the Royal Rehab Group—delivers training shaped by the organisation’s real-world leadership in health and disability care.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Breakthru College is known for more than qualifications; students value our inclusive and encouraging environment.
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.
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.
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.
Designed for individuals with direct or indirect experience of mental health, this course prepares you to support others in a range of service environments.
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.
Our mental health courses prepare you for roles across a variety of settings, including community organisations, respite care, rehabilitation, and home-based outreach programs.
You’ll find more career variety in the mental health sector than expected, with options tailored to your individual goals.
Possible career outcomes include:
Enrolments for upcoming online courses accessible in Raymond Terrace are now open.
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.
While both qualifications open doors in the mental health field, they serve different purposes. The Certificate IV in Mental Health equips students with in-depth support skills, whereas the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work draws on personal lived experience to help others in similar situations.
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.
Finishing a course with Breakthru College can open the door to continued study, including diploma or bachelor-level qualifications.
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.
Yes, as a registered training organisation, Breakthru College provides mental health training online, allowing students to study at their own pace and from any location as an alternative to in-person learning.
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.
Gain a recognised mental health qualification with Breakthru College and unlock new pathways in your career. Contact us to learn how we can support your next step.
