Perinatal Mental Health B | Federation University

HEALP6205 Perinatal Mental Health B

This is the second unit for students in the Gidget Foundation Australia workforce development course. The unit is designed to further develop students theoretical and practical knowledge in perinatal mental health care. Students will deepen their understanding of more complex mental health conditions and skills to support women and their families. Learning content includes presentation and management of complex perinatal disorders including post-traumatic stress syndrome/disorder, complex trauma, alcohol and drug use, personality, psychotic and mood disorders. Evidence-based therapeutic interventions for recovery focused care, consolidate theoretical and practical skills, and demonstrate safe and competent care expected of a beginning level independent clinician providing perinatal mental health care. Working collaboratively in an emerging multidisciplinary team and advancing knowledge in the field.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $1,185
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,185

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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