Graduate Diploma of Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing

Gain insight into mental health and wellbeing, and develop a skillset that is in high demand

With mental health becoming increasingly prioritised across industries, there is an urgent demand for skilled professionals who can lead, influence, and implement effective strategies that foster mentally healthy work environments.

* This is a non-accredited psychology program. For more information on APAC accreditation, please see https://apac.au/accredited-programs/

This program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of mental health and wellbeing in organisational settings. Through a blend of theory, research, and practical application, students will gain the expertise to identify mental health challenges, implement effective interventions, and cultivate a culture of wellbeing. Graduates will be ready to take on leadership roles in promoting mental wellbeing, managing risk, and driving cultural change within their organisations and communities.

what you will study

The suite of Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing programs provides the ultimate flexibility for students. With the suite including a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, and Masters, you can choose to complete the number of units that suit your individual and organisational needs. All courses are offered online, allowing you to maintain work/life/study balance.

The Graduate Diploma will see learn key areas such as:

• Mental health & mental disorders
• Fostering healthy organisations
• Responding to mental health challenges
• Diversity and mental health
• Indigenous social emotional wellbeing in the workplace

Find out when applications close for available intakes

Review the information below and submit your application now.

This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open. Review the information below and submit your application now.

Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.

To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:

Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

The Graduate Diploma in Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing provides advanced training in implementation of programs for best practice workplace related mental health support.

Upon completion of this program, graduates may progress within their existing industries, or may take on roles specific to mental health and wellbeing.