Counselling and Mental Health

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Transform the future for others

There is strong demand for skilled mental health and counselling professionals. These disciplines offer a meaningful career with excellent employment prospects. Students at Southern Cross University benefit from an active community of researchers and thought leaders in mental health, social work and policy, psychology, and community welfare.

Open Day Panel 

Is helping people in your DNA? Whether you want to create an impact on one individual’s life or the lives of many, a rewarding and fulfilling career awaits in counselling and mental health. Join our expert panel to find out more about your study and career opportunities.

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Why choose Counselling and Mental Health with Southern Cross?

No.1 in Australia for full-time employment

We're rated No.1 in Australia for full-time employment in Health Services and Support

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Increased employment outcomes

Specialising in mental health will increase your employment outcomes, particularly in mental health leadership and management roles.

Connections and experience before graduation

Build your knowledge in practical, clinical settings through our extensive partner and placement network

Panel sessions

Northern Rivers 4th August

Panel Session

Counselling - 10:00am

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Lismore campus

Coffs Harbour 11th August

Panel Sessions

Psychology - 12.30pm

Counselling - 1:00pm

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Coffs Campus

Gold Coast 18th August

Panel Sessions

Community Welfare, Counselling, and Social Work - 1:00pm

Psychology - 1:30pm

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“We have the opportunity to improve the mental health of our communities and make them better places to live.”

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