A variety of scholarships, fully funded student places and fee exemptions are available to students studying with Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC).
NSW MINIstry of health Peer work Student Scholarships
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For more information regarding our scholarships and other funding options, please see our Course Fee Schedule.
CHC43515 Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
Scholarships provide the opportunity for people currently employed as a Mental Health Peer Worker to gain a formal qualification in CHC43515 Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work.
The scholarships aim to develop the peer workforce to meet the evolving needs of the mental health sector.
If you are currently working (paid or unpaid) as a peer worker and living or working in NSW, you may be eligible for a funded scholarship place in one of our standard 12-month Mental Health Peer Work courses.
Eligibility
You will need to meet selection criteria to be eligible for the Mental Health Peer Work Scholarship Program:
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or a holder of a permanent residence visa, or a migrant, refugee or asylum seeker holding a temporary or bridging visa providing work and/or study rights
no longer be in school, in accordance with the relevant State’s school leaving requirements
students at the time of application that are not in receipt of another Certificate IV Commonwealth or State/Territory bursary or scholarship
have lived experience of mental health distress, recovery and/or system use as a consumer or carer
ability to secure a paid or unpaid work placement opportunity in a mental health consumer/carer peer worker role in NSW with a mental health service provider prior to enrolling in the course (this can be existing employment, or a work placement sourced by the student) *
have a workplace supervisor or manager willing to provide evidence of the students’ competency in the units/qualification as part of work placement
be able to meet the attendance and study requirements to complete the peer work course
* please contact MHCC for more details and support in how to obtain this
To find out more, including information regarding scholarships, contact our training team at training@mhcc.org.au or call us on 02 9060 9630
MHCC providesCertificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work scholarships under programs funded by the NSW Ministry of Health.
NSW Ministry of Health Peer Navigation Student Scholarships
Scholarships are currently available for students applying for the new 11275NAT Course in Mental Health Peer Navigation supported by the NSW Ministry of Health.
For more information regarding our scholarships and other funding options, please see our Course Fee Schedule.
11275NAT Course in Mental Health Peer Navigation
Eligibility
You will need to meet selection criteria to be eligible for the Peer Navigation Scholarship Program:
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or a holder of a permanent residence visa, or a migrant, refugee or asylum seeker holding a temporary or bridging visa providing work and/or study rights
no longer be in school, in accordance with the relevant State’s school leaving requirements
have lived experience of mental health distress, recovery and/or system use as a consumer or carer
have at least six months experience in a consumer or carer peer work role (paid or unpaid) in mental health and/or suicide prevention
be able to meet the attendance and study requirements to complete the peer work course
* please contact MHCC for more details and support in how to obtain this
To find out more, including information regarding scholarships, contact our training team at training@mhcc.org.au or call us on 02 9060 9630
Smart and Skilled Funding
CHC43515 Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
MHCC provides subsidised training places through the NSW Government’s Smart and Skilled program funded by the Department of Education through Training Services NSW.
Depending on your previous qualifications and experience you may qualify for subsidised fees or fee exemptions through the Smart and Skilled program.
ELIGIBILITY
For Smart and Skilled, the eligibility is as follows:
be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen
live or work in NSW, and
no longer be in school, in accordance with the relevant State’s school leaving requirements
have lived experience of a mental health condition as a consumer or carer (mental health peer work only)
ability to secure a paid or unpaid work placement opportunity in a mental health consumer/carer peer worker role in NSW with a mental health service provider prior to enrolling in the course (this can be existing employment, or a work placement sourced by the student) *
have a workplace supervisor or manager willing to provide evidence of the students’ competency in the units/qualification as part of work placement
be able to meet the attendance and study requirements to complete the peer work course.
* please contact MHCC for more details and support in how to obtain this
Smart and Skilled is a NSW Government program that offers subsidised training for courses on the NSW Skills List, which identifies industry areas that need more qualified workers. It is offered through the NSW Vocational Education and Training (VET) system to help people find a job and advance their careers. For information on eligibility and conditions for Smart and Skilled training go here.
To find out more contact our training team at training@mhcc.org.au or call us on 02 9060 9630.
* fees depend on learner eligibility and individual circumstances
smart and skilled Traineeships
Traineeships are a proven pathway to well-paid jobs in a diverse range of careers. In NSW, traineeships are also fee-free. Traineeships combine work-based training with formal training from a registered training provider.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must be a NSW trainee and have commenced your Smart and Skilled traineeship training after 1 January 2020.
For information on how to become a trainee, go here.
Contact us at training@mhcc.org.au to arrange for an apprenticeship network provider representative to visit your workplace to assess your eligibility and complete the relevant paperwork to sign you up as a Trainee.
Staff from member organisations of Mental Health Coordinating Council are entitled to generous discounts on our short courses, professional development and online training.
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