Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
Diploma of Counselling
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification will equally prepare you for a fresh start in a rewarding profession as well as if you are seeking to extend your skills in counselling skills for your existing role. At this level, you will be working in a defined and supported counselling role rather than in an independent practice and have an interest in working with clients on personal and psychological issues.
Delivery mode
Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 17–23 Sackville Street, Collingwood
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Must be prepared to complete a Learning, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment and Pre-training Requirements (PTR) as part of the enrolment process.
Are over 18 years old at the time of enrolment.
Are either
- working or volunteering in roles providing support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people or
- working or volunteering for an Aboriginal Organisation or
- a carer for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person or
- employed or have the capacity to volunteer at an organisation relevant to this course to complete their work placement hours/workplace-based assessments.
Have wide-ranging skills and knowledge about Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ways of living.
Intermediate computer skills, including the ability to access and search the internet, use software (such as Microsoft Word) to create documents, upload and download documents.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Counselling will prepare you for the following roles.
Student Counsellor
Student Counsellors support students as they navigate the school, college, or higher education system. They conduct counselling interviews with stu...
Family Support Worker
Family Support Workers work closely with parents and their families — providing guidance and emotional support, as well as identifying children and...
Family Counsellor
Family Counsellors help families in crises and challenging situations, ensuring the individual wellbeing of each family member as well as the whole...
Youth Counsellor
Youth Counsellors support young people as they work through personal and emotional issues — helping them develop strategies for problems with relat...
Marriage Counsellor
Marriage Counsellors work with couples who are having relationship difficulties, helping them explore areas of conflict and find strategies to reso...
Relationship Counsellor
Relationship Counsellors work with individuals, couples, and family groups who are having relationship difficulties. They are qualified to assist w...
Mental Health Worker
A Mental Health Worker provides care and assistance to people with mental health issues. The area of mental health is quite broad and can include m...
Crisis Support Worker
A Crisis Support Worker assists individuals facing immediate crises, providing emotional support and guidance. You may work in organisations focuse...
Mental Health Practitioner
Mental Health Practitioners are qualified health professionals such as registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and clinical psy...
Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Clinicians are public health professionals who facilitate interventions and create individual care plans for mental health patients....
Crisis Counsellor
Crisis Counsellors are qualified mental health professionals who provide counselling support and activate crisis interventions for people who are i...
Grief Counsellor
Grief Counsellors are registered mental health professionals who counsel and support clients through bereavement, grief, and loss. They use industr...
Mental Health Counsellor
Mental Health Counsellors are qualified health professionals who provide counselling and psychotherapy (talk-therapy) services to their clients. Th...
Mental Health Support Worker
A Mental Health Support Worker assists individuals with mental health issues in their daily lives and recovery journey. You might work in residenti...
Rehabilitation Counsellor
A Rehabilitation Counsellor helps people navigate everyday issues brought on by disability, injury, addiction and poor health. They often are broug...
Life Coach
A Life Coach works with clients on a range of either personal or professional issues. You might support clients to reach a particular goal or chang...
Case Worker
A Case Worker provides support to individuals and families facing social, emotional, and financial challenges. You might work in healthcare, social...
Financial Counsellor
A Financial Counsellor provides advice to people experiencing financial problems. You might work for a not-for-profit organisation, a government ag...
About Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
The Education and Training Unit (ETU) at VACCHO operates as a dynamic and responsive provider of vocational education and training to the Aboriginal community health sector.
