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.
Left unaddressed, mental health issues can lead to serious outcomes like job loss, relationship breakdowns, homelessness, and physical illness.
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.
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.
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 officially recognised by the Department of Education as a High-Performing Provider.
This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering quality training, dedicated student support, and practical job readiness. Choosing Breakthru College means choosing a trusted and proven provider.
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 trainers are experienced professionals with decades of work 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.
It’s not only the qualifications that attract students to Breakthru College—it’s the welcoming and supportive atmosphere.
At Breakthru College, we support each student’s growth with care and encouragement—and many show their trust by coming back or referring friends.
Mental health support provides a purposeful career for those who want to help others and strengthen the fabric of their communities.
Breakthru College offers nationally recognised training designed to support both new and experienced professionals in the mental health field.
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.
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 QLD may be eligible to have all or part of their course fees subsidised using the Skills Assure State Government funding scheme.
Start with a $200 deposit, then pay as little as $42.89 per week for 12 months.
With our mental health courses, you can work in roles across community organisations, rehab and respite care, and outreach initiatives.
Mental health offers diverse roles, giving you the flexibility to find a career path that aligns with your goals.
You may pursue roles such as:
Online courses for learners in Sunshine Coast are now open for expressions of interest.
The time it takes to complete a mental health course in Australia varies, but a Certificate IV often takes between 12 and 24 months.
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.
These courses may provide a pathway into higher education, such as diploma or university-level programs.
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.
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.
