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About the course
This 100% online Graduate Diploma in Youth Mental Health is co-designed with Orygen and focuses on evidence-based approaches to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people. You will learn from world-leading academics and practising clinicians and explore youth mental health across community and clinical contexts. The course emphasises early risk identification, prevention, and the design of tailored interventions, with flexible online delivery for working professionals.
What you might learn
Students develop practical, evidence-informed capabilities to recognise early risk factors for youth mental ill-health and apply prevention and early-intervention approaches. The course builds skills to design and evaluate tailored intervention strategies for young people across varied service settings. It also strengthens professional knowledge to contribute to a more capable youth mental health workforce and can provide a pathway toward further study in youth mental health.
Career outcome
Graduates can apply specialised youth mental health knowledge in people-focused and health-related service roles across community and clinical environments. The qualification supports work that involves assessing risk, delivering or coordinating early intervention, and contributing to youth wellbeing programs and services. It is particularly relevant for professionals seeking to enhance their effectiveness working with young people experiencing mental ill-health.
Entry requirements
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
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 |
Average Salary***
