Graduate Certificate in
Student Wellbeing

Graduate Certificate in Student Wellbeing

Build wellbeing into everyday education. Develop evidence-informed skills to support students, educators and thriving learning environments.

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Entry requirements

Key information

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This course is not available to international students.

Bachelor's degree or approved equivalent

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Direct Entry

Yes

Duration

1* years full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Start Dates

N/A

Start Dates

March

July

Annual Indicative Fees

2027 : $2,454 (CSP)

2027 : $12,600 (FFP)

2026 : (FFP)

Delivery mode

Online
also available in-person

Practical experience

Not available

Study abroad

Not available

English language requirements

*To support working professionals, this graduate certificate is offered part-time only, with a minimum completion time of one year.

^Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer Domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Supported Places. Offer subject to change.

Why study Student Wellbeing at Flinders?

Be part of creating safer, healthier and more supportive learning communities.

Explore positive mental health, mindfulness and trauma-informed education, and learn how to apply evidence-based strategies that support wellbeing, engagement and learning outcomes.

Designed for working professionals, this flexible online course allows you to build skills you can apply immediately in your school, organisation or community.

Help students thrive

Build practical skills to create learning environments where students feel supported, connected and ready to learn

Build towards a Master’s degree

Use your Graduate Certificate as a pathway to further postgraduate study, with credit available towards Flinders’ Master of Education or Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education.

Understand what works

Explore contemporary research in wellbeing and positive mental health, and use evidence to make informed decisions in your practice

Respond to complex needs

Build your understanding of mindful, relational and trauma-sensitive approaches to navigate challenges in today’s learning environments

Lead positive change

Develop the skills to influence how wellbeing is approached across classrooms, schools and education communities

What you will study

Learn to put wellbeing at the heart of education, creating more supportive learning environments and making a positive difference for students and educators.

Course handbook

Topics

Your topics might include:

Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health in Educational Communities
Planning Change in Organisations
Mindfulness and the Inner World of Teaching and Learning
Creating Calmer Classrooms

Your career

As wellbeing becomes an increasing priority across education settings, this course will help you gain sought-after knowledge in student wellbeing and learn how to apply evidence-based approaches that support positive outcomes for learners.

Strengthen your existing education career or pursue roles focused on supporting students, shaping educational practice and developing wellbeing policy. You'll be positioned to apply your skills across schools, education systems, government and other organisations working to improve student and educator wellbeing.

Potential occupations

You could be a

Expected salary
$135,000^*

Lead strategies that strengthen student wellbeing and engagement

Expected salary
$118,000^*

Turn evidence into effective education policy

Expected salary
$115,000*

Build educator capability through professional learning and development

Expected salary
$115,000*

Develop and deliver programs that respond to student and school needs

Expected salary
$105,000*

Bring learning and wellbeing together to improve student outcomes

Potential occupations

You could be a

Expected salary
$135,000^*

Lead strategies that strengthen student wellbeing and engagement

Expected salary
$118,000^*

Turn evidence into effective education policy

Expected salary
$115,000*

Build educator capability through professional learning and development

Expected salary
$115,000*

Develop and deliver programs that respond to student and school needs

Expected salary
$105,000*

Bring learning and wellbeing together to improve student outcomes

Potential employers

Schools and education networks
State and federal government
Universities and higher education providers
Education departments and agencies
Student support and wellbeing organisations
Education policy and advocacy organisations

Learn today. Support wellbeing tomorrow.

Real-world skills for education professionals

Designed for working professionals, this course combines the latest research and best practice in student wellbeing with practical strategies you can use in your own educational setting. You will:

Examine current wellbeing research, policies and practices and consider how they apply within your own professional context.
Explore practical approaches to improving pedagogy, classroom practice and educational environments.
Use evidence-informed thinking to consider changes to wellbeing policy and practice in education.

Connect with Industry

Build skills that respond directly to the wellbeing challenges facing today’s education sector. Designed for teachers, policymakers and others working in education, the course connects contemporary research with practical approaches to improving student and staff wellbeing, giving you knowledge you can take directly back to your school, workplace or professional context.

Flinders University is a future you can count on

Flinders University is ranked top 2% globally

Fast-track your career in just 12 months

Gain practical skills through industry-simulated projects

Flexible online study - anywhere, anytime

Meet your academics

Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to industry.

Professor Gretchen Geng

Course Coordinator - Master of Education

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Professor Gretchen Geng is Professor in Innovative Education Futures at Flinders University. With more than a decade of senior leadership experience in higher education, her work explores innovative approaches to teaching and learning, with a focus on technology, creativity and inclusion.

Dr Raj Brij

Course Coordinator - Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education

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Dr Raj Brij is a Senior Lecturer and Course Coordinator for Inclusive and Specialised Education at Flinders University. His teaching and professional practice focus on evidence-based inclusive education, supporting educators to create learning environments that promote the academic, social and behavioural success of diverse learners.

Entry requirements

Applicants must normally hold a degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.

However, the Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

To enter this course, applicants must have at least one of the following:

Hold a bachelor’s degree in Initial Teacher Education or
Hold an equivalent Initial Teacher Education qualification.

Take the next step: from Graduate Certificate to Master Degree

When you complete the Graduate Certificate in Student Inclusion, you’ve already taken the first step towards a Master of Education or Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education. Your completed topics count directly toward the Master’s degree, meaning you can continue your studies and graduate with a full Master’s qualification when you’re ready. Use your Graduate Certificate as the foundation for higher qualifications and further career opportunities.

1 year

Complete 4 topics to earn
Graduate Certificate in Student Wellbeing OR
Graduate Certificate in Student Wellbeing (Online)

1.5 yrs

Complete 12 topics in 2 more years to earn
Master of Education OR
Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education

Have a question?

Everything you need to know about studying the Graduate Certificate in Student Wellbeing online

What is a Graduate Certificate in Student Wellbeing?

A Graduate Certificate in Student Wellbeing is a postgraduate qualification focused on improving wellbeing in educational settings. At Flinders, you’ll explore wellbeing and positive mental health, educational practice, policy, mindfulness and trauma-sensitive approaches.

Can I study the Graduate Certificate in Student Wellbeing online?

Yes. The Graduate Certificate in Student Wellbeing is available online to domestic students and is studied part-time, making it suitable for professionals looking to combine postgraduate study with work.

What careers can a Graduate Certificate in Student Wellbeing lead to?

The course can strengthen your skills for work in teaching, student wellbeing, education leadership and policy-related settings. It is particularly relevant to current or previous teachers, policymakers and other professionals interested in improving wellbeing across the education sector.

Can the Graduate Certificate in Student Wellbeing lead to a Master’s degree?

Yes. After completing the Graduate Certificate in Student Wellbeing, you can use your studies as credit towards Flinders’ Master of Education or Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education, giving you the option to continue building your postgraduate qualification.

How to apply in 4 easy steps

Step 1

Choose your course

Select your preferred course.

Step 2

Entry requirements

Check the entry requirements and your eligibility.

Step 3

Key dates

Confirm the key application and enrolment dates.

Step 4

Submit application

Apply and submit your application via Direct Entry.

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Who is eligible to apply?

Flinders Online courses are available for Australian or New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents, holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas and Pacific Engagement visa holders.

International students in Australia who hold a student visa are not eligible to apply.

For further information regarding course eligibility, refer to the individual entry requirements for each course.

When do I apply?

You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and by no later than teaching commencement dates. If places fill, applications for your preferred start date may close without notice and you will be considered for the next available intake.

Semester 1: teaching commences 2 March 2026 – Applications close 27 February 2026

Please refer to the individual Flinders Online course for more information.

Other critical and key dates

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted directly with Flinders.

You can apply for up to three courses in order of preference in your application. More information is available in the Application Guide.

Flinders Online Application guide

I've applied - what happens next?

Normally, we will inform you of the outcome of your application within 3-5 working days after submission.

If further information is required, we will contact you via email with details on what is needed and how to provide it.

Are HELP Loans available?

Yes, government-supported HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP loan area available to help eligible students pay for their higher education tuition fees.

HECS-HELP is for students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) to cover their student contribution amount.
FEE-HELP is for eligible domestic fee-paying students to cover their full tuition fees.

Both loans are indexed to reflect changes in the cost of living but are otherwise interest free. HELP Loans must be repaid through the tax system once your income reaches a certain threshold, with payments increasing as your earnings rise.