Partners in Training Australia
14 months or 2 years
Develop recovery-oriented mental health support skills through this comprehensive diploma. Ideal for those passionate about helping individuals with mental health challenges through counselling, advocacy, and person-centred care in community service settings.
There are no mandatory prerequisites to enrol. Applicants must attend a course information session and complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) and Language, Literacy and Numeracy and Digital skills assessment (LLND). You'll need access to a computer, laptop, or tablet with stable internet connection, Zoom application, headphones/speakers and microphone capabilities. A current and satisfactory Victorian Working with Children Check is required before commencing work placement.
The course covers 20 units of competency including core units on systems advocacy, working with diverse populations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, establishing self-directed recovery relationships, providing recovery-oriented mental health services, collaborative care coordination, supporting people with co-existing mental health and substance use issues, early intervention and health promotion, trauma-informed care, and workplace health and safety. Elective units include suicide prevention, loss and grief support, workplace communication, complex case coordination, and domestic and family violence counselling.
Partners in Training Australia specialises in delivering high-quality training for the Health and Community Services sector across Regional Victoria and Metropolitan locations. The provider offers flexible learning options including online and blended delivery designed for people with busy work lives. Training is government-subsidised, making it more affordable than many alternatives. Expert trainers are experienced professionals actively engaged in the industry, ensuring job-ready, up-to-date training. Strong industry connections provide work placement opportunities and pathways to employment.
Graduates may seek employment as Mental Health Support Workers, Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers, Youth Mental Health Workers, Welfare Support Workers, Community Support Workers, or Case Managers/Recovery Coaches in community services, mental health, or healthcare settings. The mental health support sector is experiencing strong growth, with employment in Australia's Health Care and Social Assistance industry projected to increase by 22.9% from 2025 to 2035. Welfare Support Workers are projected to increase by 11.9% during this period.
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