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.
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.
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.
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 know that no two learners are the same.
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 trainers bring decades of professional experience in the aged care, disability, and healthcare sectors.
You’ll learn from passionate professionals who offer real examples, practical insight, and a commitment to your success from the start. It’s learning that goes beyond the classroom.
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.
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.
Suitable for entry into the mental health field, this course opens pathways to roles in community contexts such as residential, clinical, and employment support settings.
If you have personal or carer experience with mental health, this course offers a pathway to roles in various support settings including government and community services.
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.
Online enrolments are now open, and you can register your interest in our online courses from Tuncurry.
The time it takes to complete a mental health course in Australia varies, but a Certificate IV often takes between 12 and 24 months.
These two qualifications both prepare you for work in mental health, but with different focuses. The Certificate IV in Mental Health delivers a general skillset for providing care, while the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work is for people who want to use their own experiences to guide and support others.
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.
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.
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.
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.
