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Mental Health First Aid Workshop
November 5, 2022 @ 9:45 am - 4:30 pm
$250.00
Two Day Workshop (Sat 5th, then Sat 12th Nov 10-4:30pm both days)
About 1 in 5 Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year. Many people are not knowledgeable or confident to offer assistance. Physical first aid is accepted and widespread in our community, however, does not cover mental health problems.
Mental Health First Aid training was developed by Mental Health First Aid Australia over 20 years ago in response to this challenge with the initial support of Australia Rotary Health. It is an educational course that arms participants with practical first aid skills to:
- Recognise common mental health problems;
- Provide initial help using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan;
- Seek appropriate professional help; and
- Respond in crisis situations
The 12-hour Mental Health First Aid course is available to any interested adult and is ideal for individuals who wish to increase their skill set and knowledge in the area of mental health and organisations wanting to ensure their workplace takes a proactive stance in identifying the signs of mental health issues in their workforce and refers those in need to appropriate support avenues.
The facilitator of the workshop is City Rotary member Louise Rabbone who is a registered Psychologist and holds a Master of Psychology degree. Louise has facilitated numerous mental health training programs (including over 400 for beyondBlue) and is a Master MHFA Facilitator.
Completion of the course will result in participants being able to become an accredited Mental Health First Aider for 3 years after completing a basic online assessment.
Rotary Fundraiser – all proceeds of the course to go to City Rotary community support projects.
Enquiries: Louise Rabbone 0401 954 400
Free parking – use the Hyatt’s underground parking (enter from Terrace Rd) and get your ticket validated during check in.