Course Overview
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 44% (8.6 million) of Australians aged 16-85 have experienced a mental illness at some point in their lifetime. Additionally, around 21% (4.2 million) of Australians in this age group have faced mental disorders in the past 12 months. This data highlights that mental health is a significant public health issue in Australia.
You have the opportunity to make a difference. Become an ambassador for mental health by enrolling in this course. This course equips you with essential skills to support and empower clients dealing with mental health challenges. Learn to provide hope, resilience, and a clear path to recovery while also gaining strategies to enhance your own well-being. Join us in working towards a healthier society and a brighter future for all.
Why HCI Skilldemy?
Career Opportunity
With the Level III in Early Childhood Development and Learning in hand, you’ll be able to work professionally as a:
- Mental Health Community Worker
- Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
- Welfare Support Worker
- Community Rehabilitation Worker
- Community Support Worker
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
Course Highlights
Course Requirements
Must be 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course.
What will I study?
17 units are required for award of this qualification including:
- 20 units are required for award of this qualification including:
- MHS001 Systems Advocacy and Support Services
- MHS002 Interacting with a Diverse Workforce
- MHS003 Support Cultural Safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
- MHS004 Fostering Self-Guided Recovery Relationships
- MHS005 Delivering Recovery-Focused Mental Health Services
- MHS006 Collaborating with Care Networks and Services
- MHS007 Support services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
- MH008 Implementing Early Intervention and Health Promotion Programs
- MH009 Managing Complexity with Recovery-Oriented Approaches
- MH010 Evaluating and Enhancing Social, Emotional, and Physical Wellbeing
- MH011 Assisting in the Formation of Wellness Plans and Advanced Directives
- MH012 Integrate trauma informed care
- MH013 Apply Evidence based practice
- MH014 Professional Practice Enhancement through Self-Reflection
- MH015 Ensuring Workplace Health and Safety Compliance
- MH016 Counsel Clients in alcohol and other drug contexts
- MH017 Community Health Promotion and Prevention Strategies
- MH018 Managing Complex Case Coordination
- MH019 Assess confirm developmental status
- MH020Support and enhance the counselling relationship and process
Digital Literacy
To enroll in this course, students must possess digital literacy, including the ability to effectively use computers, the internet, MS Word, and PowerPoint, as well as an awareness of the social and ethical implications of internet use. Having a personal computer (desktop or laptop) is recommended to facilitate training and assessment.
