Health and Wellbeing
Join us on a journey towards improved wellbeing, personal growth, and community impact at Byron Community College.
Explore a variety of wellness courses designed to enhance your wellbeing, personal development and positively impact others.
including Massage Therapy, Reiki, Golf, Yoga, Pilates and self-help classes in communication, anger management, breathwork, and dealing with anxiety. ands-on therapies, Feng Shui, and sports-related courses, designed to enhance your wellbeing and positively impact others.
Enrol in our nationally recognised Certificate IV in Massage Therapy HLT42021 training to become qualified in a fulfilling career as a massage therapist. Under the mentorship of our experienced tutors, you’ll not only gain the skills needed to excel in this field but also receive practical, hands-on training that prepares you for the real world.
Or, become the hero in any situation with our nationally recognized first aid courses. Gain life saving skills in our Provide First Aid, Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and other aid & grief support courses.
Discover the Shire’s best kept secret when it comes to health and wellbeing. A seriously affordable 1-hour massage for the bargain price of just $30! Enjoy a dreamy massage in Mullumbimby with one of our dedicated students who are keen to apply their newfound skills and gain valuable hands-on experience under the guidance of our expert industry trainers. Now that’s a win win!
Breath For Life
4 x Tue, 4 - 25 March, 1pm-4pm, Mullum Campus, $240From birth to death, Breath is Life. But apart from just staying alive, we haven’t learned all the amazing ways that Breath can improve and enhance our lives significantly along the way.
CHC43315 - Certificate IV in Mental Health
Discover the rewarding path to making a difference in people's lives with our CHC43315 - Certificate IV in Mental Health. This nationally recognised qualification empowers you to provide compassionate, client-centred support to individuals navigating mental health challenges.
Unlock the skills to implement community-based programs and activities tailored to mental health needs. From community organisations to clinical settings, this qualification equips you to work autonomously while contributing meaningfully to the well-being of others.
With a focus on recovery-oriented support, our program prepares you to thrive in diverse community contexts. Whether it's outreach services, residential care, or rehabilitation programs, you'll be guided by seasoned practitioners and professionals every step of the way, graduating industry ready.
Join us on this transformative journey and become a vital part of enhancing mental health support in our communities. Enrol now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in mental health!
Death-Defying Law
Sat, 15 February, 10am - 1pm, Byron, $90Join Mark Swivel from Barefoot Law as he guides you through the processes and complexities of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, Advance Care Directives, Probate Applications, Voluntary Assisted Dying and Document Drafting. The course aims to support you to make informed decisions when dealing with the law and life experiences that relate to death and dying. Mark has been practising for 30 years. Barefoot Law see legal advice as a right, not a privilege and aims to deliver practical advice to the community at affordable rates. Essential support for everyone, not to be missed.
Dreamscapes : Introduction to Dreamwork
2 x Sat, 1 - 8 March, 9am-1pm, Byron Campus, $180This course will explore various dreamwork techniques. Participants will learn to cultivate dream awareness, engage with dream landscapes, and foster meaningful connections with dream characters. Through dream sharing and skill development, individuals will gain a deeper understanding of the transformative potential of dreams, symbols and the use of rituals and ceremony when tending to their dreams.
Face Yoga
Sat, 5 April, 10am - 3pm, Mullum, $130Lift your Face! Lift your Spirit! Face yoga uses muscle exercises, conscious breathing and body poses to tighten, tone and lift your face naturally. During this course you will learn a set of exercises to smooth wrinkles, lift droopy eyelids, improve your eyesight, reduce double chins and define your jawline, which you can practice at home and easily integrate into your daily life.
Golf Ocean Shores
5 x Tue, 11 February - 11 March, 12.15pm - 2.15pm OR/5 x Fri, 21 February - 21 March, 10am - 12pm, Ocean Shores, $215
These classes are for golfers of all levels from the beginner to the regular club golfer and offer a relaxed and friendly learning environment at the Ocean Shores Golf Club with Chris Graham, a Certified PGA Professional. Classes are scheduled over five weeks covering all of the basics including short game, long game and on-course play.
Healthy Transition to Raw Vegan
Sun, 9 March, 9:30am - 4pm, Mullum Campus, $160Making the transition towards a healthy, energising, whole-foods raw vegan diet can seem overwhelming and daunting at times. This course guides you into new choices, step by step in a safe, supportive, enriching way without drastic dietary changes ensuring, it’s permanence and enjoyment for your wellbeing.
HeartMath Resilience
3 x Sat, 8 - 22 March, 10am - 12pm, Mullum, $160Explore HeartMath techniques based on more than 20 years of peer-reviewed research. Discover tools to enhance your ability to self-regulate emotions, clear old patterns, reduce stress and recharge your energy resulting in restorative sleep, enhanced vitality and ongoing resilience. This is a powerful skillset to prepare you to thrive in today’s world of flux and challenge. This is a 6 hour course spread over three weeks.
HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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This CPR half-day course is for students who have a CURRENT Provide First Aid qualification OR just wish to learn the CPR unit. This course covers the CPR element of Provide First Aid, which is recommended to be updated every year.
This course teaches you the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines. This course is developed for existing workers in the industry who may require CPR training as recommended by the ARC.
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
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Keto for Health
2 x Sat, 22 February - 8 March, 9:30am-1:30pm, Mullum Campus, $160A low-carb dietary approach to reverse disease and promote healing.
Myofascial Release Massage Part III
Fri, Sat & Sun, 28 Feb - 2 March, Friday 5pm to 9pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am to 6pm, Mullum, ACE Funded*The Myofascial Release Advanced Class represents a real difference from other hands-on modalities in its simplicity, its underlying methodology, the relative ease it takes to learn and become competent, and its immediate effectiveness.
The Upper and Lower Body courses (Myofascial Release Parts I and II) are pre-requisites to take the Part III.
NDIS Support Worker Workshop
Sun, 16 March,10am - 3pm, Mullum, $130
Considering a career change? Join our comprehensive 1-day workshop, where you'll gain valuable insights and all the necessary information to kickstart your path towards becoming an independent or agency NDIS support worker.
Pilates over 55's
6 x Fri, 7 March - 11 April, 10am - 11.30pm, Byron, $180Pilates For Over 55's teaches you the foundations of Pilates, progressing over the weeks to build strength and flexibility as you work through the full range of movement to increase mobility and core strength. In this course you'll establish new movement pathways as you learn alignment, breathing, core connection, balance and flow. (Not suitable for those with spinal conditions and injuries that inhibit movement or require rehabilitation).
Psychic Development
6 x Wed, 26 February - 2 April, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Mullum Campus, $240This engaging and transformative course is designed to guide students in exploring and cultivating their innate psychic abilities. This course will provide students with practical tools and insights to enhance their psychic skills. The class is crafted to be inclusive, catering to various skill levels from beginners to those with some experience.
Reflexology
2 x Sat, 22 - 29 March, 10am - 3pm, Mullum, ACE Funded*Through reflexology, by massaging the feet, you can access various parts of the body and find relief from many common ailments.
During this practical two day intensive, you will learn about the pressure points on the soles of the feet, and practice acupressure techniques and how to apply them.
This is a fun, hands-on workshop that will teach you valuable skills and have you walking away on cloud 9. You will practice and receive fabulous foot massages. This course is mainly experiential, so that you can apply your knowledge immediately.
Reiki Level 1
Sat & Sun, 15th - 16th March, 10am - 4pm, Mullum, ACE Funded*Reiki is the gentle Japanese method of hands-on energy healing that works on all levels of a person and is simple to use and easy to learn. You will learn how to Reiki yourself, children, pets and plants. You will receive an attunement into Reiki Level 1, an ancient healing symbol of protection and a certificate on completion. Empower yourself today and bring this ancient healing art into your life.
Tai Ji Introduction
6 x Mon, 10 February - 17 March, 6pm-7:30pm, Mullum Campus, $180Tai Ji is a highly revitalising practice that has evolved over centuries to embody the principles of the Tao - The Way of Harmony.
The Yamas and the Niyamas
Sat & Sun, 22 & 23 February, 10:30am - 2pm. Mullum Campus, $160This course is for those wanting to invest in self development for improved quality of life and are curious to do this through a yogi lens. We will deep dive into an introduction of the Yamas and Niyamas - sacred codes to living our best life, from the ancient yoga sutras.
Yoga over 60s
21 February - 14 March 2025, 9:30am-11am, Mullum Campus $180
