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Diploma of Mental Health
Duration: 52 weeks
Work placement: 8 weeks
Program Delivery: Online - Self paced
Students must have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content, enter answers to written questions and communicate with instructors via email, the student portal and the learning management system.
Students should have access to the internet, data, a laptop or computer with Microsoft Teams to successfully participate in this program.
Course Overview
Make a meaningful difference in people’s lives by supporting their mental health, recovery, and wellbeing.
The Diploma of Mental Health equips you with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to support individuals experiencing mental health challenges across a range of community and clinical settings.
This comprehensive course prepares you to provide recovery-oriented, person-centred support while working collaboratively with health professionals and community services. With a practical Work Placement component, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience, building confidence and competence as a mental health support worker or practitioner.
What you'll learn
You will learn to:
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Support individuals experiencing mental health challenges using recovery-oriented approaches
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Apply trauma-informed and person-centred care principles in mental health settings
Recognise signs and symptoms of mental health conditions and respond appropriately -
Promote wellbeing, resilience, and social inclusion for people with mental health concerns
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Work effectively with families, carers, and multidisciplinary support networks
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Respond to crisis situations safely, including suicide risk and acute distress
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Uphold legal, ethical, and cultural considerations when working in mental health services
Course Units
Core Units
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CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
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CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
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HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
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CHCMHS013 Implement trauma informed care
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CHCMHS009 Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs
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CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional, and physical wellbeing
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CHCMHS012 Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives
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CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
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CHCADV005 Provide systems advocacy services
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CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
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CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships
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CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services
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CHCMHS010 Implement recovery-oriented approaches to complexity
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CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
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CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Elective Units
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CHCDFV006 Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence
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CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
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CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
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CHCCSL003 Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
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CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
Career Outcomes
Mental Health Support Worker
$65,000–$80,000
Annual salary range
Community Support Worker (Mental Health)
$60,000–$75,000
Annual salary range
Mental Health Outreach Worker
$70,000–$85,000
Annual salary range
Payment options
Pay Upfront and Save
You pay
$5,200
Save $2,800
Spread the Cost
You pay
$64.42 per week
Pay in weekly instalments over the length of your course,
All amounts are in AUD. Speak to our friendly Education Consultants at 1300 009 024 to learn about flexible payment plans
OUR TEAM
IOL Instructors are industry professionals with extensive experience and expertise, dedicated to providing practical, hands-on learning. They are committed to helping students develop the skills to succeed in the impactful and evolving community services industry.
