NURBN2014 Context of Practice 3: Mental Health & Illness
The Course has been designed to introduce undergraduates to contemporary mental health nursing concepts involving a recovery-focused and lifespan-based approach to mental health care. The Course will provide foundational knowledge around mental health care in various settings, assessment skills, communication, the principles and components of recovery and collaborative relationships with clients in mental health services across the lifespan. The Course will also emphasize the principles of the Victorian Mental Health Act with respect to empowerment, collaboration, least restrictive environment and attaining, preserving and establishing positive mental health outcomes for clients. Students will also gain a beginning knowledge and experience in a mental health practice setting in which they can further develop some of these skills. The Course will be underpinned by the guiding principles of National Practice Standards for the Mental Health Workforce including rights, responsibilities, safety and privacy, consumer and carer participation, awareness of diversity, early detection and intervention, ethical practice and professional responsibilities.
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).
2025 contribution amount* $578
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $578
Grandfathered contribution amount - 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 Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways 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.
