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Advanced Practice Analysis – Examine mental health and substance use presentations using recognised frameworks to inform assessment and response planning
Recovery Focused Service Practice – Use recovery based, trauma responsive, and person focused approaches across community and clinical environments
Strategic Risk and Care Planning – Strengthen capability in identifying risk, coordinating care, and supporting individuals with multiple needs
Integrated Practice Collaboration – Work effectively with multidisciplinary professionals to deliver coordinated, ethical, and accountable services
Intervention Planning and Review – Plan, deliver, and evaluate support strategies that promote long term recovery, wellbeing, and community connection
What you’ll typically need to get started in this nationally recognised qualification.
Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.
Live weekly Zoom sessions with your trainer to support learning throughout the course.
Individual tutoring support with your trainer and monthly one-on-one mentoring sessions via Zoom or phone.
Monthly outreach calls from the Learner Support Department to check on progress and offer additional support.
Ongoing assistance from a dedicated trainer and Learner Support Officer, with trainer responses within 72 hours on business days.
Employment assistance including resume polishing, cover letters, and help finding the right role from the moment studies commence.
Every learner is guaranteed a real, supervised work placement through partner SkilTrak, within 30km of their home, before finishing the course.
Learn anywhere, anytime, and at your own pace with online courses, plus access to weekly virtual teaching sessions, recorded lectures, and exclusive masterclasses with industry professionals.
Upon completion, learners receive a Certificate confirming the nationally recognised dual qualification and an Academic Transcript, issued within 30 days of final assessment under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Hader Institute of Education is an online RTO based in Armadale, VIC, Australia. It is one of the highest-rated online RTOs in Australia on Google with a 4.9 rating from 789 reviews, and a 4.8 rating on Trustpilot from over 260 reviews. The provider emphasises genuine learner feedback, responsive communication, and flexible online study options suited to career changers and learners with other commitments.
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“I've been studying with Hader Institute for the past year and am currently completing my Diploma in Youth Work. My experience so far has been nothing short of outstanding. I've had the absolute pleasure of having Viki as my lecturer. She consistently delivers rich, detailed education throughout our online classes. Viki is approachable, enthusiastic, and always eager to answer any question, never with judgment, always with encouragement. Hader Institute itself is incredibly supportive. They regularly check in with phone calls to see how I'm progressing and to offer any additional support I might need. That level of care is rare and genuinely appreciated. The learning environment is both supportive and informative. Compared to other institutions I've studied at, I can honestly say I've never felt so comfortable, accepted, and encouraged in an educational setting. The sense of being valued as a student makes a huge difference. Highly recommend Hader Institute to anyone looking to further their education in a welcoming and empowering environment.”
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Nationally recognised training: CHC53315 and CHC53215 Dual Diploma of Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by Hader Institute of Education (RTO 45162).
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Last updated: July 2026