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How to ask your boss for a mental health day
If you’re feeling burnt out after the events of the last two years, then you’re not alone, and you might need a mental health day.  Workplace burnout is arguably more present than ever, with Thrive My Way reporting that two-thirds of full-time employees say they’ve ex...

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5 reasons why you should consider a career in mental health
Mental health: a critical subject comprising vital issues, concerns, and implications for the wellbeing of today’s citizens, yet one historically under-discussed. Now more than ever, we’re realising that physical fitness can only get us so far – a sound, healthy mind and emo...

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Why teachers need mental health training
“Stressed and depressed” – common adjectives often used to describe the youth of today’s educational system. In Australia alone, 2019 research revealed that nearly 25% of all young people experience high rates of mental distress; figures that have risen by 5.5% in the ...

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Interested in mental health? These are the top 5 in-demand jobs in the field
With the uncertainty we are all facing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic , the latest research shows that depression and anxiety are on the rise in Australia. Fortunately, so is the support for mental health services . Now more than ever, skilled workers are requir...

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Mental health breaks: why they're needed while working from home
Working from home has certainly changed the way we work in both positive and not so positive ways. What was once considered a dream is now our reality and while it has been somewhat of a blessing to spend more time at home, it has also presented us with a number of challen...

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How to become a mental health worker
The career of a mental health support worker is undoubtedly one of the most meaningful jobs currently in demand. The opportunity to make a long-term, positive impact in the lives of others; empower those who need it most; and bolster much-needed support for the critical area o...

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Mental Health Worker
  What does a Mental Health Worker do? A mental health worker cares for people with mental health issues, substance abuse, poverty and other social problems . They assist psychiatrists, doctors and nurses by monitoring patients/groups, providing therapeutic assistance and ...

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Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker
  What does an Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker do? Alcohol and other drugs workers might undertake tasks such as providing support, information and advice to clients about alcohol and other drugs , as well as mental health and addictions.  Read more about the community se...

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Case Manager
What does a Case Manager do? Case managers offer guidance and support to people with a range of physical, circumstantial or mental health issues. They work closely with other support and health providers.  Read more about the community services industry . What are the key...

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Personal Care Assistant
  What does a Personal Care Assistant do?  A personal care assistant provides help, support and care to patients in their daily activities directly in each client’s homes or in hospitals, aged care or healthcare organisations. Most staff work part time due to the physical...

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Counsellor
www.upskilled.edu.au/community-services-counselling-courses What does a Counsellor do? Counsellors give talking therapy to help people deal with emotional issues or difficulties . They work face-to-face with individual clients, couples or small groups.  Read more about ...

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Family Support Worker
  What does a Family Support Worker do?  A family support worker is assigned to at-risk clients through governmental or social service agencies. They assess the needs of the family, help resolve issues and promote wellbeing, human rights and social justice . They may of...

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Student Q&A: Lynn Weate
Lynn Weate is currently studying the certificate-level qualification in  Mental Health with Upskilled. Having many years of experience in the retail sector, she decided that working in the industry was no longer what she wanted to do professionally. After going through som...

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Student Q&A: Ester D'agostino
Ester D'agostino recently completed a  Work Health and Safety  course with Upskilled. Last year, she was re-evaluating what she wanted to do professionally and decided undertaking a qualification was the best course of action. Being appointed as the Health and Safety repres...

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Student Q&A: Dance Marinopolous
Editor's note: Dance successfully completed her studies with Upskilled in December 2020. Dance Marinopolous is currently studying the a qualification in  Case Management  with Upskilled. Having a background in event management and floristy, she decided that she wanted to ...

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Industry Q&A: Community Services with Tom Conley
Tom Conley currently works as President & Executive Managing Director at DCSS Australia Inc .  DCSS stands for Diverse Community & Social Services and they are a non-for-profit organisation that focuses on supporting people who have incurred fines and debt in Victoria (V...

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Student Q&A: Andrea Walker
The world of social media marketing is an exciting one and for student Andrea Walker, she did not hesitate in choosing to study the social media marketing with Upskilled. Coming from a mental health/early childhood background, Andrea had the desire of changing careers and...

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Student Q&A: Lauren Wallis
Lauren Wallis studied the certificate-level qualification in  Leadership and Management as suggested by her boss when given the opportunity to work as a team leader. While having existing leadership skills, the qualification gave her a greater depth of knowledge when it came ...

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What career outcomes can a CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health help me achieve?
CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health     Mental health professionals work with individuals struggling with mental health and substance problems. They work with other healthcare workers such as psychiatrists, doctors and nurses when it comes to monitoring a patien...

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What career outcomes can a CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling help me achieve?
CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling   Counsellors work with individuals who are going through mental health issues and trauma, providing them the support needed to improve their wellbeing. They are professionals who generally work with individual clients, couples or small group...

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How do I access LinkedIn Learning videos?
LinkedIn Learning provides training to millions of people through comprehensive video packages and easy to follow courses. Learn from industry experts by streaming courses taught by passionate instructors with real-world experience. Their teachers are effective, passionate...

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Work Placement Partners
Students who are currently enrolled in the following courses may have the opportunity to work with the organisations below to help them find work placement:   CHC43315 - Certificate IV in Mental Health CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) C...

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Which courses offer traineeships?
Certificate III in Community Services (CHC32015) ​Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) (CHC33015) Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)  (CHC33015) Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315) Diploma of Community Services (Case M...

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What career outcomes can a CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support help me achieve?
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support   A support worker generally works with clients and supports them when it comes to feeding, bathing, dressing and routine housekeeping. Support workers need to be empathetic and have a passion to help others. They also ne...

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