Mental Health Career Pathways

These resources have been developed in partnership with the Three Rivers Department of Rural Health and the University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health. We aim to provide clear information highlighting the distinctive features and career opportunities in mental health professions.

We aim to make mental health careers transparent, so you can make intentional choices about your future. Explore our resources to uncover where rural mental health practice could take you.

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Explore why mental health career pathways matter to the future workforce

A red and white one-way sign hanging from a chain on a gray door, with additional warning signs below, in a slightly worn condition.

Which mental health career is right for you? Try our quiz and comparison tool, and links to further information about each discipline

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Start with the essentials - explore what guides mental health care in Australia

Two women sitting at a wooden table, looking at a tablet together, with papers and glasses of water on the table in a bright, homey kitchen.

Where do mental health professionals work? Context is everything

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Rural Mental Health - live, work and thrive