Certificate IV
Stand out from your peers with one of our Certificate IV courses in Mental Health, Youth Work, Community Services and Addiction.
Unlock the door to a rewarding career without putting your life on hold by completing a certificate online with Hader Institute of Education. Our flexible, nationally recognised courses in Mental Health, Youth Work, and Community Services are designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule—whether you’re balancing work, family, or personal growth. Study at your own pace with a blend of live Zoom classes, recorded lessons, self-paced modules, and one-on-one mentoring, all supported by dedicated learner services. No matter where you live, you’ll benefit from genuine connections with experienced educators and peers, ensuring you have the support you need to succeed.
Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention Online
This qualification gives you the knowledge and skills to assess risk, support families in crisis, protect children from harm, and work within Australia’s child protection and family services systems.
Certificate IV in Youth Work Online
Develop competencies to support young people across psychosocial, behavioural, and developmental domains while progressing into advanced youth work.

Certificate IV in Community Services Online
Gain practical skills to support, engage, and empower people across community settings through person-centred programs that build connection and well-being.
Dual Certificate IV in Community Services and Youth Work
Build advanced capability across both community services and youth work, supporting learners to deliver trauma informed and culturally safe practice, and apply their skills through real world work placement.
Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Online
The CHC42315 Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care at Hader Institute of Education gives you the skills to provide professional spiritual and emotional support, delivered 100% online and open to people of all backgrounds and beliefs.
Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Online
Gain advanced, recovery-driven skills to assess AOD needs, provide brief interventions, and review treatment plans, supporting clients with structured, responsive care.
Certificate IV in Mental Health Online
Develop advanced skills to deliver recovery oriented, community based care for people living with mental health conditions, with pathways to further study.

Dual Certificate IV in Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs
Gain a dual capability in mental health and alcohol and other drugs support, and develop strong, compassionate skills in assessment, brief interventions, and recovery-focused care.
Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work Online
Mental health peer work is a growing, recognised profession where people with personal experience of mental health challenges use that experience to support others.