Undergraduate Certificate in
Mental Health and Wellbeing (Workplace and Community)

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Guaranteed Entry ATAR

65.00

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STAT

150.0

GPA

4.5

TAFE/VET

Certificate IV or above

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This course is not available to international students.

SATAC

278081

CRICOS

N/A

Duration

0.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Start Dates

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Start Dates

March

July

Annual Indicative Fees

2026 : $4,768 (CSP)

2026 : (FFP)

Delivery mode

In person (Bedford Park)
Online

In person (N/A)

Practical experience

Available

Study abroad

Not available

Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

Overview

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Get practical skills to better understand mental health and support wellbeing in everyday settings.

Whether you’re already working, volunteering or looking to upskill, this course offers a supportive introduction to mental health and wellbeing and can be a pathway into further study. Designed to be flexible and achievable in just six months full-time, this course focuses on real-world approaches to creating healthier workplaces and communities. You’ll explore topics like personal wellbeing, mental health promotion and ways to support others, learning from experts across psychology and related fields.

Support your community in these meaningful and rewarding careers

This course can open the door to a range of roles where mental health and wellbeing matter. Graduates often move into wellbeing or support roles in workplaces, community organisations, education, disability or youth services, and not-for-profit or government settings.

Salary

$85K

typical salary in Australia

Job opportunities

277

in Australia, 2025

Community Engagement Coordinator

Builds strong relationships between organisations and communities to support wellbeing and inclusion. They design and deliver programs, coordinate partnerships and activities, and work with diverse groups to promote participation, connection and positive mental health outcomes across community and workplace settings.

Mental Health Support Worker

Supports individuals and communities to maintain and improve wellbeing. Working in community, workplace or support services, they assist with mental health promotion, early intervention and recovery-focused activities, while connecting people to appropriate supports and services in safe, inclusive and respectful ways.

Job opportunities

375

in Adelaide, 2025

Salary

$70K

typical salary in Australia

Sources: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2025 | Seek Australia, 2025

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With this undergraduate certificate, you can find jobs in:

Pastoral Care
Employment Developer or Support work
Disability Service Support Work (Mental Health)
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Support Work

Plus this course is a great option if you want to build confidence and experience before continuing your studies in psychology, mental health or a related field, helping you take the next step toward more specialised career pathways.

What will you study to start your career in Mental Health and Wellbeing?

Study these four topics and open the door to a range of roles where mental health and wellbeing matter.

Course

You'll learn from experts in the field to study topics including:

Core topics

Your first year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.

Foundations of Mental Health and Wellbeing
Developing Your Own Mental Health and Wellbeing
Supporting the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Other
Leading in Mental Health and Wellbeing

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Hear from student's experiences studying this Undergraduate course and what they took from it.

“This course has been an absolute game changer for how I understand myself, how I support the people in my life, and how I approach leadership in the workplace. It offers a terrific grounding in the theory and practice of supporting mental health and wellbeing.”

Jack Treby
Mental Health and Wellbeing

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Learn from the experts.

Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields, actively working in industry and well-connected across the sector, ensuring your learning is grounded in evidence-based research and immediately applicable in real-world settings.

Course Coordinator
Annabelle Neall

Dr Annabelle Neall is a Senior Lecturer in Mental Health and Wellbeing at Flinders University, specialising in workplace and community wellbeing. Her research focuses on improving mental health at work by addressing psychosocial hazards such as bullying, harassment and stress, and developing evidence-based strategies that foster healthier organisational cultures. She teaches and coordinates topics in mental health and wellbeing, contributes to shaping the curriculum, and is recognised for her teaching and impact-driven research.

Teaching Program Director
Professor Lydia Woodyatt

Professor Lydia Woodyatt is a social psychologist whose research explores how psychological needs and social contexts shape wellbeing in diverse areas - from relationships and leadership to military and community settings. A multi-award-winning teacher and public speaker, she leads Flinders’ psychology teaching program and co-created its wellbeing-focused certificates. Her work, supported by ARC and industry grants, deepens understanding of forgiveness, justice, motivation, and human responses to failure.

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