Australian Health and Horticulture Institute
Diploma of Mental Health
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide services to clients in relation to mental health issues. They can provide counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services. These workers are required to have high level specialist knowledge, skills and competencies especially in regard to laws affecting people with mental health issues, the range of services available to them and health issues related to mental health.
Delivery mode
Australian Health and Horticulture Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
- 31/70-74 Phillip Street Parramatta
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Students must be 18 years of age at the time of enrolment
- Year 12 or equivalent of Australian HSC.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Mental Health will prepare you for the following roles.
Mental Health Worker
A Mental Health Worker provides care and assistance to people with mental health issues. The area of mental health is quite broad and can include m...
Family Support Worker
Family Support Workers work closely with parents and their families — providing guidance and emotional support, as well as identifying children and...
Peer Support Worker
Peer support workers play a key role in the mental health field, offering assistance and encouragement to those living with mental health issues. T...
Outreach Worker
Outreach Workers raise awareness and educate the general public about issues in the community, such as mental health, then build relationships with...
Crisis Support Worker
A Crisis Support Worker assists individuals facing immediate crises, providing emotional support and guidance. You may work in organisations focuse...
Intake Worker
An Intake Worker conducts initial assessments of clients at welfare services such as mental health clinics or drug and alcohol rehabilitation facil...
Mental Health Support Worker
A Mental Health Support Worker assists individuals with mental health issues in their daily lives and recovery journey. You might work in residenti...
Rehabilitation Counsellor
A Rehabilitation Counsellor helps people navigate everyday issues brought on by disability, injury, addiction and poor health. They often are broug...
Community Services Officer
A Community Services Officer supports individuals and families in accessing essential services and resources. You might work with non-profits, gove...
Mental Health Case Manager
A Mental Health Case Manager supports individuals with mental health conditions to manage their treatment and improve their quality of life. You mi...
About Australian Health and Horticulture Institute
AHHI commits to provide quality education to students that will enable them to develop business management skills that can be implemented in any industry as well as vocational horticulture and mental health or ageing support qualifications.
AHHI is designed as a small boutique college that enables students to receive individual attention and development.
We are pleased to welcome you to the Australian Health and Horticulture Institute (AHHI) located in Parramatta, NSW. We offer nationally recognised training in business, horticulture and health that meet the current demands of the international job market where these high level skills are required across many industries. AHHI welcomes you to gain internationally recognised qualifications that will make you a valuable contributor to business development skills in any industry worldwide.
