Mental Health Courses
Make a positive impact as a confident and compassionate mental health professional.
What is Mental Health
According to the World Health Organisation, mental health is about being mentally well enough to cope with the challenges of life, realise your abilities, learn effectively, work productively, and engage with society. It involves understanding and managing our emotions, feelings, and behaviours.
Our mental well-being impacts every aspect of our lives, from our physical health to our work, relationships, and influence on others. In Australia, the need for mental health professionals is expected to continue to grow as 45% of Australians aged 16-85 are expected to experience a mental illness at some stage in their lives (Source: Australian Human Rights Commission).
Why study Mental Health at ALG?
Career-ready training
Gain practical mental health worker training by creating and implementing health prevention and promotion programs through hands-on experiences such as role plays and case studies. You will also complete a supervised mental health care work placement in a healthcare setting, preparing you to be job ready and become a valuable asset to any organisation.
Learn from industry experts
Our expert trainers and assessors bring extensive experience in community services and stay current with industry trends. With backgrounds experience in mental health advocacy roles, they are enthusiastic about sharing their expertise through interactive learning experiences to help you thrive in your future role as a mental health worker.
Work in a high-demand role
Prepare for wide range of career opportunities in the fast-growing industry. With a projected 23.2% increase in employment for mental health workers in Australia from 2021-2026 (source: jobsandskills.gov.au), studying counselling at ALG positions you well for a rewarding career in this high-demand industry.
Courses we offer
What our students say
“I decided to study Mental Health with ALG as I was interested in psychology or social work back in Colombia, and I found that this course would give me many of the skills I need for a future Bachelor degree. Today, I’m working as a Support Coordinator with an NDIS provider. Thanks to my studies, I gained knowledge that helps me deliver excellent service and apply best practices to all the participants, promoting their health and wellbeing.”
Andres
Mental Health Student
