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.
The consequences can be significant, including family breakdowns, job loss, self-harm, homelessness, and physical health issues.
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 member of the Royal Rehab Group, Breakthru College benefits from the organisation’s long-standing expertise in health and disability services, delivering practical, experience-based training.
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 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 understand that each learner is unique.
Our student-focused, flexible approach provides personalised support and digital guidance—so you can build skills and confidence studying both online or on campus.
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.
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.
Breakthru College’s nationally recognised courses provide the knowledge and skills to start or advance a career in the mental health sector.
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.
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.
Gain the skills to assist individuals at risk of or experiencing poor mental health. Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to provide early support to adults developing mental illness or facing a mental health crisis, offering help until professional care is received.
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.
The mental health sector provides a wide range of career options to match your personal goals and interests.
Career opportunities may include:
Online enrolments are now open, and you can register your interest in our online courses from Townsville.
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.
Placement is an essential part of your training, giving you the opportunity to work within professional support settings and prepare for a smooth move into your chosen career.
Breakthru College qualifications can lead into advanced study options, including diplomas and bachelor degrees.
Students with relevant experience may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning by enrolling in a course and submitting the RPL form from their Learner Handbook. A $250 fee applies per unit assessed.
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.
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.
