Support - Queensland Alliance for Mental Health

QAMH has employed Scholarship Program Coordinator, Leena Bates, to oversee this project.

Leena is available for you to contact by phone or email. See her details below:

Leena Bates

Key Dates

2023 Applications Dates


Round 3: APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED Scholarship Applications open for people living in Mackay, Charters Towers, Townsville, Mt Isa, Normanton and surrounds	OPEN Thursday 28 March 2024	CLOSE Thursday 11 April 2024	Information session - Friday 5 April Group interviews take place Monday 22 - Wed 24 April Award / notify of outcome Friday 26 April Scholarships and mentoring online induction 1 May

Round 4: Scholarship Applications open for people living in wider Northern Queensland including Cairns, Cooktown and; Central Queensland including Longreach, Charleville, Roma, Emerald, Rockhampton and Wide Bay including Hervey Bay and surrounds.	OPEN Tuesday 16 April 2024	CLOSE Tuesday 30 April 2024	Information session - Wednesday 24 April Group interviews take place Wed 8 - Wed 15 May Award / notify of outcome Friday 17 May Scholarships and mentoring online induction - Wed 22 May

Round 5: Scholarship Applications open to all Queensland residents.	OPEN Tuesday 7 May 2024	CLOSE Wednesday 22 May 2024	Information session - Wednesday 15 May Group interviews take place Wed 29 May - Thursday 13 June Award / notify of outcome Friday 14 June Scholarships and mentoring online induction - Wed 19 June

*Please note application rounds may not proceed if the scholarship allocation has already been met

Mentoring Support

You will be offered an individual mentoring session, and the opportunity to join regular online Peer Co-Reflection sessions.

Working Together Co-reflection is about creating expertise together through a process of learning, practicing and reflection. Co-reflection is designed to model a peer support relationship so that we are practicing the same principles at all levels of our relationships. (Shery Mead, Intentional Peer Support)

“The individual sessions were like “customised solution support”, but the co-reflection group sessions were like “brainstorming sessions” where you hear other people’s issues and perspectives.” Project Participant, Peer Mentoring project

Other Support

Scholarship recipients are able to apply for up to $1000 to support their attendance and study materials for the duration of the course. This may include accommodation, travel or childcare costs incurred to attend study days. It may also include computer or internet costs, and items such as stationery.

Successful applicants will be provided with more information on how to apply for this payment.

FAQs

Who decides whether I get a scholarship and how?

A panel, comprising of key personnel from QAMH and Lived Experience Representatives will assess each application based on the eligibility criteria listed above.

The application form contains questions which allows us to accurately assess your eligibility and ability to meet the attendance and study requirements of the course.

The panel may need to contact you to ask you for more information, or to clarify your responses. In this case we will use the contact details you provide (including phone number and email address).

Do I get the $1000 payment straight away?

Further details will be required from Successful Applicants to apply for the $1000 payment to support their studies. Details of this process will be provided once scholarship acceptance is confirmed.

Is this course delivered face-to-face on campus, or are online study options available?

Some training providers offer online as well as face-to-face learning. Please contact your chosen training provider to discuss the study options they have available. You can find the contact details to Queensland based training providers offering the Certificate IV Mental Health Peer Work here: LINK to contact table of RTOs

How much work is involved with the Certificate IV Mental Health Peer Work course?

The duration of this course is up to 12 months, depending on the mode of delivery. Completing the course over a 12 month period, you will be on campus or completing online learning for 2 days per week, and will be required to complete at least an additional 2 extra days per week for study time and assignments.

The work placement component of this course is 80-hours, which equates to approximately 12 full working days. Please note that this placement cannot be with a service that you have previously been engaged with (within the past two years) as part of your recovery journey.

What units will I be studying?

The following units will be completed over the 12-month timeframe:

Core Units

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self advocacy
CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
CHCPWK001 Apply peer work practices in the mental health sector
CHCPWK002 Contribute to the continuous improvement of mental health services for consumers and carers
CHCPWK003 Apply lived experience in mental health peer work
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective units will vary slightly between training providers and campus locations. Please contact training providers directly for more information on their elective units on offer.

Can I apply for RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning)?

If you are eligible, you can apply for RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) for some of the course units. This process will take place with your chosen training provider, where you will need to present proof of RPL units prior to commencing this course.

Do I arrange the work placement myself or will the training provider do this for me?

Students are responsible for making arrangements for the work placement. You are strongly encouraged to contact a host organisation and arrange the work placement as early as possible, upon commencement of the course.

In the event that you are not able to secure your own work placement, please contact your chosen training provider or mentoring support, to get assistance in securing your work placement.

How does QAMH ensure my application information and other details I provide you remains private?

QAMH supports the importance that is placed on the maintenance of confidentiality of peoples personal and/or sensitive information. This extends to the collection and management of information held in our records regarding individuals. QAMH wishes to provide assurances to the community of its commitment to privacy of personal information. Visit our Privacy Policy to understand our Personal Information Handling Practices.

How do I provide feedback or make a complaint?

We value feedback from people and organisations that engage in our services and commit to resolving issues quickly, fairly, efficiently and with courtesy. Learn more about the QAMH Feedback and Complaints Procedure. To provide feedback or to make a complaint click here.