Mental health underpins how we think, work and relate to others, yet close to half of all Australians are expected to encounter mental health issues in their lives.
Left unaddressed, mental health issues can lead to serious outcomes like job loss, relationship breakdowns, homelessness, and physical illness.
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.
Breakthru College’s mental health courses provide the practical training and knowledge needed to begin a rewarding career in this essential sector.
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 trainers bring real-world experience to the classroom, ensuring your learning is practical, relevant, and career-focused. We go beyond delivering a qualification to help you build a meaningful career in mental health.
Breakthru College is 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.
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 trainers bring decades of professional experience in the aged care, disability, and healthcare sectors.
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.
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.
Mental health support provides a purposeful career for those who want to help others and strengthen the fabric of their 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.
Understand how to support people facing mental health difficulties. Mental Health First Aid training prepares you to offer immediate help to adults dealing with mental illness or crisis situations, bridging the gap until professional services take over.
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.
There’s more variety in mental health careers than you might think, with pathways to suit your unique aspirations.
Possible career outcomes include:
Online enrolments are now open, and you can register your interest in our online courses from Rydalmere.
Nationally recognised qualifications such as Certificate IV usually run for 12 to 24 months, depending on your mode of delivery.
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.
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.
Students who meet eligibility requirements can receive subsidised training through Queensland’s Skills Assure or New South Wales’ Smart and Skilled programs. For those not covered, payment options are offered on a weekly, fortnightly, or monthly basis.
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.
Breakthru College offers mental health training that can lead to meaningful roles in a thriving field. Reach out today to see how we can assist with your career goals.
