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About the sector

The community managed mental health sector is a key provider of mental health services and supports to people in the community.

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Mental Health Rights Manual

An online guide to help explain your legal and human rights in the mental health and human services systems in New South Wales.

Recovery Oriented Language Guide

Words are important. The language we use and the stories we tell have great significance to all involved.

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Training

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Our members are community managed mental health organisations, large and small, local and NSW-wide service providers.

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Nationally Recognised Training

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Explore our range of highly regarded training pathways for the mental health workforce.

Mental Health Coordinating Council takes COVID safety seriously. We are now delivering face-to-face training with arrangements to minimise the spread of COVID-19. Please see COVID-Safe Training for details.

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (CHC43515)

Course overview This highly popular qualification builds on the knowledge of workers who have lived experience of mental health conditions as either a consumer or carer to train as a Peer Worker. This peer work training provides an opportunity for participants to build on their lived experience or on-the-job experience and receive a nationally recognised […]

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Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work – Online (CHC43515)

This highly popular qualification provides Peer Workers with an opportunity to build on their lived experience and on-the-job experience and receive a nationally recognised qualification in mental health. Course overview The peer workforce is the fastest growing mental health workforce in Australia. The Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (CHC43515) has been developed to […]

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Nationally Recognised Training

Duration

Run over one year, including 40 hours of virtual classrooms and supported self-paced learning and assessments.

Online

29 August OR 30 August - COURSE FULL

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work – Fast Track (CHC43515)

Course overview This Fast Track course offers Peer Workers with two or more years professional experience the opportunity to complete the CHC43515 Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work qualification in just six face-to-face training days. The course draws on students’ lived and on-the-job experience to consolidate and build their skills. With a small time […]

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Nationally Recognised Training

Duration

6 days face to face & supported self-paced learning

Sydney

Starts 10 October 2022

Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315)

Course overview Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315) has been endorsed as a voluntary entry-level qualification by the community mental health sector. It provides an opportunity for participants to build upon their on-the-job experience and receive a nationally recognised qualification in mental health. The qualification covers a range of core unit competencies including establishing self-directed […]

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Certificate IV in Mental Health – Fast Track (CHC43315)

Course overview The Fast Track option allows workers with at least two years’ professional experience to complete the Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315) qualification in just six face-to-face training days. It draws on, on-the-job experience to consolidate and build workers skills. Because of the small time commitment, it is a great opportunity for existing […]

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