University of Newcastle
Graduate Diploma in Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing Online
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Build advanced knowledge of workplace mental health and wellbeing, exploring evidence-based approaches to fostering psychologically healthy and supportive organisations.
Course overview
The University of Newcastle's Graduate Diploma in Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing provides advanced study in the principles and practices of supporting mental health across contemporary workplaces. Designed for professionals from a range of industries, the course explores workplace mental health, psychological wellbeing and evidence-informed approaches to creating healthy, supportive and resilient organisational environments.
Throughout the program, students examine topics including recognising and responding to mental health challenges, counselling skills for the workplace, fostering healthy organisations, psychosocial risk and resilience, workplace diversity and mental health, organisational change, Indigenous social and emotional wellbeing, and responding to traumatic events in workplace settings. The curriculum also extends students' understanding of best practice approaches to workplace mental health support and wellbeing initiatives.
Delivered 100% online, the Graduate Diploma provides a pathway to the Master of Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing, allowing students to continue developing advanced knowledge in workplace mental health, leadership and organisational practice.
Key facts
What you will study
The program requires the successful completion of 60 units of core courses and 20 units chosen from the course list. Unless otherwise indicated, each course is valued at 10 units.
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.
- Responding to Mental Health Challenges in the Workplace (five units)
- Basic Counselling Skills for the Workplace (five units)
- Introduction to Mental Health
- Fostering Healthy Organisations
- Workplace Diversity and Mental Health (five units)
- Indigenous Australians: Social Emotional Wellbeing in the Workplace (five units)
- Trauma-Resilient Workplaces: Responding to Traumatic Events and Disasters (five units)
- Supporting Change: Mental Health and Wellbeing in Workplaces (five units)
- Psychosocial Risk and Resilience in the Workplace (five units)
- Supporting Staff Experiencing Mental Health Challenges (five units)
Entry requirements
Admission to the program will be available for applicants who have one of the following:
- An AQF 7 Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent).
- AQF 6 Associate Degree (or equivalent) + 1-year relevant organisational experience.
- At least five years of relevant organisational expertise.
- Successful completion of 75% of the Graduate Certificate in Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing (GCWMHW).
To be considered for admission based wholly or partly on professional experience, applicants must be able to demonstrate that their professional expertise involves paid employment or volunteer roles related to Human Resources, Occupational Health and Safety, Workplace Safety and/or leadership, management or team supervision.
English language requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. The English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy contains further information regarding English language proficiency requirements. Contact the university for more details.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Contact the university for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have previously studied or have relevant work experience, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. If your application is successful, you can reduce the number of courses you need to study, saving you time and money. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates will have:
- Extended knowledge of theoretical and research principles to analyse contemporary developments in mental health practice.
- The skills to critically identify the complex social, cultural, biological and interpersonal influences on mental health.
- Skills to identify complex mental health information to formulate and implement appropriate assessment, intervention and risk management strategies in real-world settings.
- Demonstrating practical interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity regarding mental health through communication and cultural responsiveness with diverse populations.
- The skills to effectively communicate advanced ideas and concepts on mental health to various audiences and organisations.
- The knowledge and ability to identify values, ethical standards and legislative frameworks relevant to mental health in real-world settings.
- Skills to engage in critical and systematic thinking to solve mental health and wellbeing challenges in diverse settings.
- Knowledge and ability to engage in self-reflective professional practice, consider the impact of their values, beliefs and take appropriate action.
- The ability and skills to examine the effectiveness of their professional practice, identify areas for improvement and implement changes where needed.
- Operate within the boundaries of their professional competence, consult with peers or other relevant sources and refer to relevant mental health practitioners where appropriate.
Career outcomes
Upon completing this program, graduates may progress within their existing industries or take on roles specific to mental health and wellbeing.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $35,264 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 80 units (normally eight courses) per year.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university program.