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) unit fee
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.
The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).
2025 student contribution amount: $578
2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $578
* 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.
