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About the course
This advanced Diploma of Mental Health builds specialised skills to support people with complex needs in community services and healthcare settings. You’ll learn to work with diverse clients, deliver early intervention and health promotion programs, and use evidence to inform practice. The course also develops advocacy skills for clients with coexisting mental health and alcohol and other drug issues, supported by guidance from experienced industry professionals. The programme introduces counselling basics, community support skills, and behavioural science fundamentals.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared for frontline support roles in mental health and related community and health services. Typical work includes assisting clients with complex needs, supporting early intervention and wellbeing programs, and advocating for people experiencing coexisting mental health and alcohol and other drug challenges. Common job outcomes include Mental Health Worker and Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker, applying diploma-level skills in community organisations and healthcare settings.
Living Costs in Gold Coast**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310 |
Average Salary***
