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Why Study Mental Health?
- 1BECOME A SUPERHERO & CHANGE PEOPLE'S LIVES
Every single day you make a real difference to people's lives. With your kindness and compassion, you provide care and support to people with mental health problems, whether they're going through a tough time or have a serious mental illness. You add a little ray of sunshine and a smile to people, and it's incredibly rewarding! - 2REWARDING ROLE & DIVERSE CAREER PATHWAYS
Working in mental health services equals diversity, flexibility and a variety of roles. A qualification in mental health means you could work in the following roles: Mental Health Rehabilitation Support Officer, Mental Health Outreach Officer, Community Rehabilitation Support Officer, Case Manager, Program Service Coordinator. - 3HUGE DEMAND, JOB GROWTH AND SECURITY
There is a growing demand for community services sector, and The Australian Government forecasts more than 50,000 job openings over the next five years, as the mental health industry is growing at a significant rate with more than 3.8 million Australians aged between 16 and 85 experience a mental illness each year*. *Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission
Flexible Online Mental Health Courses
Courses that will help you gain a qualification in Mental Health!
CHC43315 - Certificate IV in Mental Health
This course is designed for people who have some experience in the community services industry and aim to enter the Mental Health sector.
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government to eligible students.
CHC53315 - Diploma of Mental Health
This qualification is designed for people with relevant experience in the Community Services or Mental Health sectors who provide support to clients affected by mental health.
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government to eligible students.
About Mental Health
More than 3.8 million Australians aged 16 and 85 experience a mental illness each year. This can be caused by a range of factors, including life experiences, family history, stressful circumstances or individual factors like low self-esteem. Mental health services provide care and support to people with mental health problems, whether they're going through a tough time or have a serious mental illness.
Studying mental health courses give you the qualification you need to become a mental health support worker, helping people affected by mental health problems, mental illness and psychiatric disability. You'll learn how to counsel clients, refer them to other community services, advocate on their behalf and deliver education that promotes health and wellbeing.
About Mental Health
More than 3.8 million Australians aged 16 and 85 experience a mental illness each year. This can be caused by a range of factors, including life experiences, family history, stressful circumstances or individual factors like low self-esteem. Mental health services provide care and support to people with mental health problems, whether they're going through a tough time or have a serious mental illness.
Studying mental health courses give you the qualification you need to become a mental health support worker, helping people affected by mental health problems, mental illness and psychiatric disability. You'll learn how to counsel clients, refer them to other community services, advocate on their behalf and deliver education that promotes health and wellbeing.
Course Outcomes in Mental Health
- Job titles
- job outlook
- attributes
- work activities
Community Workers
Weekly Pay
$1,328*
Employment Size
24,000*
Future Growth
Strong*
Average Full-Time
13 hours*
Average Age
45 years*
Gender
80% Female*
Source - Australian Government Job Outlook*
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