Introduction to Mental Health and Peer Support

Course Details

Day Thursday Time 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Start Date 14 August 2025 Finish Date 18 September 2025 Duration 6 weeks Venue 572 Park Rd Park Orchards

This introductory course is perfect for those who are looking to begin their journey into the mental health and peer support sector.

With a strong focus on peer support, and the value of lived experience (whether that be as someone who has experienced mental illness themselves, or supported another experiencing this), the course will delve into a number of foundational and practical topics, such as:

- Effective communication skills

- Building trust and rapport

- Understanding mental health conditions

- Support techniques and tools, and much more.


Whether you're considering a future in peer work or simply want to better support those around you, this course will give you practical knowledge and confidence to embark on that journey.


This course is a part of the pathway to accredited courses:
CHC43315 - Certificate IV in Mental Health
CHC43515 - Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work


Fees
Funded Full Fee - $60
Funded Concession Fee - $35*


This course is delivered with the assistance of Adult, Community and Further Education (Learn Local) funding. Eligibility criteria apply.

*Do you have a current Concession card? You could be eligible for the Concession price - please see eligible cards here.

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