This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide self-directed recovery oriented support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability.

Work involves implementing community based programs and activities focusing on mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability. Work is undertaken in a range of community contexts such as community based non-government organisations; home based outreach; centre-based programs; respite care; residential services, rehabilitation programs; clinical settings; or supporting people in employment. Work is carried out autonomously under the broad guidance of other practitioners and professionals.

Employment Opportunities

Employment-Opportunities-ic The welfare and community services sector is one of Australia’s fastest growing sectors, and is expected to continue growing.
(Job Outlook)
There are forecast to be around 6,000 new job openings per year until 2023, a growth of 17.5%.

source: Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business

Employment pathways

  • Mental Health Outreach Worker
  • Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
  • Community Rehabilitation Worker
  • Outreach Officer
  • Assistant Community Services Worker

*If you are eligible for Skills First funding and decide to access your entitlement, the training will be delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Learn more about Skills First Funding click here.

Upcoming Courses

No upcoming courses available!

Please Note: All course information session and commencement dates are proposed dates and are subject to the numbers of students interested. Please always confirm the details of an information session with one of our office members before you attend.

cross-ic img

Nursing and Health 2

Diploma of Nursing
Interested in training here?
cross-ic img

Nursing and Health 3

Diploma of Nursing
Interested in training here?
cross-ic img

Nursing and Health 4

Diploma of Nursing
Interested in training here?
cross-ic img

Nursing and Health 5

Diploma of Nursing
Interested in training here?
cross-ic img

Nursing and Health 5

Diploma of Nursing
Interested in training here?
cross-ic

Nursing and Health 5

Diploma of Nursing
Interested in training here?

Sale

Interested in training here?

Shepparton

Interested in training here?

Melbourne

Interested in training here?

Maryborough

Interested in training here?

Wodonga

Interested in training here?

Bendigo

Interested in training here?

Kyneton

Interested in training here?

Horsham

Interested in training here?

Ballarat

Interested in training here?

Geelong

Interested in training here?

Whittlesea

Interested in training here?

Bairnsdale

Interested in training here?

Ringwood

Interested in training here?

Mildura

Interested in training here?

Echuca

Interested in training here?

Wangaratta

Interested in training here?

La Trobe Valley

Interested in training here?

Wonthaggi

Interested in training here?

Moe

Interested in training here?

Caroline Springs

Interested in training here?

Campbellfield

Interested in training here?

Craigieburn

Interested in training here?

Werribee

Interested in training here?

Ringwood

Interested in training here?

Belgrave

Interested in training here?

Pakenham

Interested in training here?

Fawkner

Interested in training here?

Lalor

Interested in training here?

Narre warren

Interested in training here?

Frankston

Interested in training here?

Cranbourne

Interested in training here?

Hallam

Interested in training here?