Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs

The Australian Community Workers Association is a national professional body that accredits education and training courses for workers in the community services sector.

The Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs at Chisholm is accredited by ACWA.

As our course is both nationally recognised and ACWA accredited it provides our students with a competitive edge with regard to employment opportunities in comparison to those students from non-ACWA 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 ACWA and are strong candidates for employment in larger government departments and various community sector organisations.

Further information about Chisholm's accreditation as a Higher Education provider can be found at Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). Chisholm Higher Education College participates in surveys administered by Quality Indicators in Learning and Teaching (QILT).

Download the course entry requirements.

Apply a critical, inquiring and reflective approach to professional practice while working with, and for, the most vulnerable and marginalised individuals, families and groups in the community.

Apply interpersonal skills to facilitate compassionate responsiveness to the needs of others and themselves.

Critically evaluate and analyse practices applied in a community services environment, with reference to their theoretical understanding

Demonstrate case management skills and an understanding of the community mental health and alcohol and other drugs service model.

Demonstrate knowledge of a range of mental health and recovery models, practices and techniques and have the capacity to apply them in the field.

Coordinate multiple service provision and a tailored approach to people with complex needs.