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Why training matters in healthcare

The healthcare and allied health sector is navigating increasing demand, workforce pressures, and evolving care standards.

Organisations are navigating:

  • Rising patient complexity, including chronic disease, neurological conditions, and post-acute rehabilitation needs
  • Increasing expectations for culturally safe, inclusive, and patient-centred care
  • Stricter compliance requirements linked to clinical governance, safety, and accreditation standards
  • Workforce shortages across allied health, nursing, and rehabilitation, with strong competition for skilled employees

Recent reviews and reforms across public and private healthcare highlight the need to strengthen workforce capability, embed continuous improvement, and support safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

Recent Healthcare industry reports have found:
  • 51% of all healthcare-sector employers report recruitment difficulty
  • Up to 60% of recruiting employers in Queensland struggle to fill roles, highlighting regional workforce disparities
  • More than a quarter (28.7%) of primary care workers plan to leave their job within the next 2 - 5 years. 

These statistics collectively illustrate that recruitment and retention difficulties are widespread, meaning internal skill development through training could bridge gaps more quickly for your organisation.

Quality training is essential to:

  • Enhance patient safety, inclusion, and wellbeing by reducing burnout and improving workforce resilience
  • Build staff confidence in complex clinical contexts, especially understaffed or high-pressure environments
  • Support compliance with regulatory, funding, and accreditation standards that ensure safe and effective care delivery
  • Retain experienced staff by investing in professional growth, career progression, and wellbeing
  • Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and accountability, strengthening both workforce stability and care outcomes.

At Breakthru college, we customise training and traineeship programs for healthcare providers - ensuring they are developed in line with current legislation, accreditation frameworks, and emerging workforce needs. 

Our healthcare courses

Christine Jurilla

Trainer
Christine is a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse who has been providing accredited training (face -to-face and online) in Individual Support and Mental Health at Breakthru College for the past two years and has many years of industry experience. She is known for her exceptional skills as a trainer, consistently delivering high-quality education to her students

Donna Phillips

Trainer
Donna is a former NSW Ambulance paramedic with over 20 years of frontline experience and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. She is passionate about delivering practical, high-quality First Aid and CPR training that prepares staff for real-world situations. Donna is recognised for her clear communication and ability to make complex skills easy to learn and apply.
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Rachel Steele

Trainer
Rachel brings over two decades of experience in emergency health care and education, having served as an Intensive Care Paramedic and Paramedic Educator with NSW Ambulance for 21 years. She currently works as Executive Manager of Learning and Organisational Development at Royal Rehab Group, and also supports the delivery of engaging First Aid and CPR training that combines clinical expertise with practical techniques to ensure staff are confident and prepared for real-world situations.

Gil Sabarre

Trainer
With a Master of Educational Administration and a background in arts and education, Gil brings over six years of experience as a trainer in Individual Support. He is passionate about helping students enhance their skills and create meaningful change in their lives and the lives of others.

Ann Hurst

Trainer
With over 30 years of experience in training and assessment, Ann holds a BA in Sociology and Political Science, along with Diplomas in Vocational Education and Training and Training Design and Development. She has trained learners across business, LLN, and community services, with particular focus on aged care, disability, and mental health. Ann values the relationships formed through learning and sees education as a journey of shared growth.

Jessica Moiler

Trainer
Jess is a trainer with 10 years of experience working in the disability sector, supporting people with disabilities and their families. She brings her passion and enthusiasm for the sector into her training, drawing on real-world experiences to make learning relevant and engaging. With a strong interest in training and professional development, Jess transitioned into her role as a Trainer after seeing the positive impact that quality training can have in the workplace. She values life-long learning and is committed to supporting her students by creating interactive, accessible, and engaging learning experiences that build confidence and understanding.

Anissa Thomas

Trainer
Anissa holds a Bachelor of Vocational Education and Training and brings over 12 years of experience in adult education. She is committed to helping students understand the communities they serve and use vocational training as a pathway to personal growth and career success. Anissa is known for her approachable teaching style and dedication to building confidence through learning.

Fred Boog

Trainer
Fred brings over 40 years of experience in the community services sector, beginning his career in the NSW Police Force where he also worked in officer education and training. Since then, he has held roles across drug and alcohol counselling, mental health, disability, youth support, and post-suicide care. Fred believes in the power of lifelong learning and is dedicated to helping every student realise their potential through engaging and accessible training.

How we work with you

Consultation to align training with business objectives
We partner with your leadership to understand workforce challenges and business goals, ensuring training is targeted, relevant, and drives real capability.

Transparent progress tracking and reporting

Our Learning Management System provides full visibility of learner progress and performance, with customised reporting to support compliance, funding, and workforce planning.

Flexible and impactful training delivery

With in-person, online, and blended options, our sector-specialist trainers deliver engaging, results-focused sessions that build skills and confidence from day one.

Boost your workforce with traineeships

Available for new employees, traineeships are a smart way for employers to build a skilled and loyal workforce.

Traineeships offer the perfect blend of paid, on-the-job training and formal study, enabling your staff to gain nationally recognised qualifications while actively contributing to your business.

Available for both new and existing employees, and supported by government incentives, traineeships provide a cost-effective way to upskill your workforce with minimal disruption.

Benefits include:

  • Government financial subsidies available to employers and employees
  • Boosting productivity through hands-on, practical learning
  • Increasing job satisfaction by investing in your team’s development
  • Supporting better client outcomes with confident, well-trained staff
  • Providing flexible opportunities for new and existing employees
  • Aligning training with your business goals for maximum impact
  • Reducing recruitment and training costs through government-supported pathways
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How traineeships benefit your organisation

Cost-effective workforce development

With government incentives like the Priority Hiring Incentive (up to $5,000 per trainee), traineeships offer an affordable, sustainable way to build the skills your organisation needs, while reducing costly recruitment and external training.

Staff learning that drives business outcomes

Traineeships blend on-the-job training with nationally recognised qualifications, enabling employees to build skills while contributing to your business. This practical approach boosts productivity, minimises disruption, and ensures new capabilities align with your organisational goals.

Recognised qualifications and long-term success

Employees graduate with a Certificate III or Certificate IV, backed by hands-on workplace experience. This not only equips them for long-term career success but also enhances your organisation’s reputation for quality and professional service.

Guidance, support, and retention

Trainees benefit from the mentorship of experienced supervisors who guide their learning and build their confidence. For employers, this investment in staff development increases job satisfaction, strengthens loyalty, and helps reduce turnover.

Stronger onboarding for new starters

New Entrant Traineeships provide a structured pathway for staff in their first months of employment, helping them settle quickly, gain essential skills, and become productive sooner.

Better outcomes for your clients

Confident, well-trained staff deliver higher quality services and support, leading to improved client satisfaction and stronger outcomes for the people you serve.

Frequently asked questions

We offer a comprehensive suite of accredited qualifications and targeted short courses, including Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate IV in Mental Health, Trauma Informed Care, Provide First Aid & CPR, and Assist Clients with Medication. All training is designed to align with best practice and accreditation requirements.

Traineeships combine paid, on-the-job learning with formal qualifications. They build capability in real time, increase engagement and retention, and provide access to government-supported pathways to upskill your workforce cost-effectively.

Yes. Eligible employers may access incentives such as the Priority Hiring Incentive of up to $5,000 per trainee over 12 months. Our team will help you navigate funding options to maximise support.

Absolutely. We specialise in flexible delivery options—including face-to-face, online, or blended learning—to fit around your operations and minimise disruption.

Our trainers and support staff guide you every step of the way—from induction to completion—with mentoring, progress updates, and responsive support to ensure success.

Our trainers are experienced professionals with current qualifications and extensive healthcare backgrounds. They maintain active industry connections to ensure training is practical and relevant.

Our training has helped many organisations build skilled teams and improve care outcomes. For example, Royal Rehab improved staff confidence and care quality by training 450 employees with us.

Full qualifications typically take 6–12 months, depending on delivery mode and learner progress. Short courses can be completed in 1–2 days or over several weeks. We design schedules to minimise disruption.

Yes. We work with you to assess needs and recommend qualifications or skill sets that align with your service model, compliance requirements, and goals.
The course taught me how to better care for people living with dementia and gave me the skills I needed for aged care. Thanks to Breakthru College I now have a stable job and income, which means a lot.

Linmei Bao

AIN, CASS Care
I loved the flexibility and support provided by Breakthru College. Gil was an amazing teacher who gave me confidence. Completing the course helped me secure a job and boosted my confidence in life.

Soo Ji An (Jennifer)

AIN, CASS Care
Breakthru College delivered exceptional training that equipped our learners with the skills and confidence to succeed. Their program not only prepared job-ready aged care workers but also helped us address critical workforce shortages.

Dorothy Hung

General Manager, CASS Care
The Mental Health First Aid course was an outstanding experience. It equipped our team to confidently support clients through mental health challenges and crises, while ensuring our own safety. I highly recommend it to anyone in the mental health industry.

Olivia Matreja

FMHSS Team Leader
The support and resources at Breakthru College were incredible. My teacher Ann is such a wealth of knowledge and always made herself available whenever I needed help. I now feel extremely fulfilled working in the industry and couldn’t be happier.

Leigh Brown

Townsville Graduate & Support Worker
Studying at Breakthru College was a great experience. The support and practical skills I learned helped me grow personally and professionally. The inclusive environment and dedicated staff gave me a really strong foundation for my future career!

Lachlan White

Certificate IV Graduate & Team Leader

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