Overview

Build a broad skill set to work across mental health, alcohol and drug dependence support services. Apply to the Chisholm Institute’s degree of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs.

Key facts

You'll gain an in-depth understanding of issues relating to alcohol and other drugs, mental health practice, community development and counselling processes. You'll also learn about the legal and ethical frameworks, working with children and youth, intervention strategies, client advocacy and working in aged care.

This program has been designed to meet the growing need for highly trained practitioners in the field. With direct input from stakeholders in areas of mental health and AOD, the degree has been developed in close consultation with practitioners, academics, professional bodies and policy makers at both state and federal government levels.

As our course is both nationally recognised and Community Work Australia accredited it provides our students with a competitive edge with regard to employment opportunities in comparison to those students from non-Community Work Australia accredited courses

This accreditation adds value to graduates of this course at Chisholm as it confirms the professional reputation of our programs. Graduates can apply for full membership and registration with Community Work Australia and are strong candidates for employment in larger government departments and a range of community agencies.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Community Mental Health at Chisholm is accredited by Community Work Australia.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Policy, Politics and Law A

AOD Issues

Lifespan Development

Contexts of the Mental Health Industry A

Community Development

Working with Diversity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00

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More details

Chisholm takes applications for Higher Education courses all year round, so you can apply at any time

Language

English

PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

24 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS 075248M
A completed Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping and Diploma of Accounting and;

• English: Academic IELTS 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5, or Chisholm recognised equivalent; and
• Must be at least 18 years of age at enrolment.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23542 AUD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

16056 AUD / year

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Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key facts

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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