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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.
When support is lacking, the impacts can be devastating, often resulting in homelessness, loss of work, fractured relationships, and physical health decline.
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.
Breakthru College’s mental health courses provide the practical training and knowledge needed to begin a rewarding career in this essential sector.
Breakthru College—proudly part of the Royal Rehab Group—delivers training shaped by the organisation’s real-world leadership in health and disability care.
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 among the few training providers recognised by the Department of Education as a High-Performing Provider.
It’s a recognition of our focus on high-quality education, student support, and preparing graduates for real-world roles. Breakthru College offers a track record you can rely on.
At Breakthru College, we believe every learner is different.
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.
Each session is enriched with real-world insight, hands-on examples, and a deep passion for the field. Our trainers go beyond theory, equipping you with practical skills and ongoing support.
Students come to Breakthru College for the credentials and stay for the genuine support and sense of belonging.
At Breakthru College, we support each student’s growth with care and encouragement—and many show their trust by coming back or referring friends.
For those with empathy and compassion, mental health support offers a rewarding way to improve lives and build community wellbeing.
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.
This course is ideal for those with lived mental health experience—either personally or as a carer—who want to work in the sector across government, community, public, or private settings.
Gain practical skills and insight to support trauma-affected individuals with this expert-developed short course.
This course teaches you how to assist those experiencing or at risk of poor mental health. Through Mental Health First Aid, you’ll learn to provide initial support to adults facing mental illness or crisis, much like physical first aid, until professional help is available.
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.
Online courses for learners in Sunshine Coast are now open for expressions of interest.
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.
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.
Breakthru College, a registered training organisation, offers online mental health qualifications, providing a flexible study option for those who prefer to learn remotely rather than on campus.
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.
