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About the course
Are you passionate about using your lived and living experience with mental health challenges to assist others? This course equips you with the skills to support well being promotion in mental health services. Throughout this course, delivered by experienced facilitators, you'll engage in real life simulated scenarios to enhance your capabilities in sharing your lived and living experiences safely.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue roles such as Peer Practitioner, Mental Health Peer Support Worker, Group Facilitator, Consumer Advocate, Mental Health Outreach Worker, Mental Health and Community Rehabilitation Support Worker, Family Peer Support Worker or Community Services Worker. The qualification supports practical entry into related workplaces and further study in the field. Employers look for graduates who can apply Mental Health Peer Work knowledge in workplace settings, work in teams, and communicate outcomes clearly to stakeholders.
From Box Hill Institute. See the official course page.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Salary guidance for Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer varies by role, location and experience.
Average Salary***
