RGIT contributing to workforce development for prevention, increasing mental health problems in Australia


Melbourne, Australia – Mental illness is a health problem that affects people’s thoughts, moods, behavior or the way they perceive the world around them. Mental illness causes problems and can affect a person’s ability to function at work, in relationships or in daily activities.

In recent times, the problem of mental illness is becoming more complex around the world. People are more worried about the current Corona epidemic and the increasing cost of daily living around the world. This is further increasing mental illness. There are different types of mental illness. Among them, many people suffer from depression and anxiety. Mental illnesses can range from mild disorders lasting a few weeks to severe illnesses that can last a lifetime and cause severe disability.

The World Health Organization mentions that mental illness causes depression. According to the latest data from the World Health Organization, suicide is the fourth leading cause of death for children aged 15 to 29 years. The initial stage of which is associated with mental illness.

According to a 2017 study report by the World Health Organization, the number of people with mental illness worldwide has increased by 13 percent. About 20% of the world’s children and adolescents live with mental illness, according to the organization’s report.
According to the latest report by healthdirect.gov.au, one in five of the four million Australians suffer from a mental illness. Similarly, half of Australia’s population has suffered from mental illness at some point in the report.
The Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology (RGIT), has started a Mental Illness (Diploma of Mental Health) course in order to prepare manpower to fight against it due to the increasing problem of mental illness in Australia.

The Diploma of Mental Health (CHC53315) will equip those studying this subject with the skills to work in the mental health sector. Professionals in this field provide counseling, referral, advocacy, and education and health promotion services.
RGIT, is taking admission of students every month to study this course. A fee of 15,950 has been fixed for completing this 52-week course. There is also a provision to do 160 hours of work based training during this period.
RGIT, is offering this course at colleges in Melbourne and Hobart.

Those who have studied for at least 5 years in Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or Ireland are eligible to study this course. Similarly, people over 18 years of age who have studied Year 11 or Certificate 3 in Australia are eligible to study this course.
Why study Diploma of Mental Health in RGIT,?

Those who complete the Diploma in Mental Health course gain proficiency in developing skills to work with clients suffering from mental health problems. This course provides the ability to give quick relief to people who are going through this problem and give them hope to live. The Diploma of Mental Health is a professional qualification that focuses on the skills needed to provide care for people with mental health problems. Due to the person-centered nature of this field, those who study this course at RGIT, will be prepared to provide counseling, referral, advocacy, education and health promotion services.
Learning at RGIT, will also enable you to develop a high level of specialist knowledge and skills in relation to the laws affecting people with mental health problems and the range of services available to them.