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Logistical Information:
2x 2.5 hour zoom sessions on back to back Fridays. As well as an e-learning component for you to do in your own time. All resources, information and steps to be accredited will be forward to you following purchase of this course.
Dates for 2 x 2.5 hour session -
Session 1: Friday 2nd May- 9.30am-12.00pm
Session 2: Friday 9th May- 9.30am-12.00pm
Sessions will start at 9.30am (AEST) and will require full audio and visual attendance online.
With our online MHFA program, please take note as the instructions are varied to being in-person. You will need to agree to these in order to be involved and register for our training. Our only requirements are;
Only 12 participants/ seats will be available on zoom. (the condensed class size, gives you a greater opportunity to learn and contribute)
Participants will get approximately minimum 10 days to fulfil their eLearning components (5-7 hours online self-paced) prior to Zoom session 1 facilitated by Mindfull Aus.
We will then require a gap of 7 days between Zoom session 1 and Zoom session 2 (both 2.5 hours in duration), so that the weight of the content can be absorbed and implemented accordingly.
All audio and video will be required to be in working order, with suitable internet for the training online. This allows us to see you and maintain safe working practices.
All information regarding the training will be sent in the lead up to the training to the details in which you provide on the fill out form.
FAQ’s
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MHFA courses teach mental health first aid strategies to members of the public. MHFA is the help provided to a person who is developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of a mental health problem, or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Course content is derived from a number of consensus studies incorporating the expertise of hundreds of researchers, clinicians, mental health consumer advocates and carer advocates across the English speaking western world.
Course participants will receive a free copy of the MHFA Manual and are eligible to become an accredited Mental Health first aider.
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Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of the common and disabling mental health problems, how to provide initial help, where and how to get professional help, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and how to provide first aid in a crisis situation.
Depression
Anxiety problems
Psychosis
Substance use problems.
Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
Non-suicidal self-injury (sometimes called deliberate self-harm)
Panic attacks
Traumatic events
Severe effects of drug or alcohol use
Severe psychotic states
Aggressive behaviours.
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Anyone interested can attend. Please note this course is not a therapy or support group, rather it is an education course to learn how to give help and support to others. Increase your understanding and knowledge for mental health challenges .
Participants who complete this training are eligible to complete an online Accreditation Assessment in order to receive a Mental Health First Aider Certificate of Accreditation valid for 3 years
** No Return/Refund Policy
Due to the generous support of the Blue Bern Foundation, our Mental Health First Aid Trainings are subsidised to benefit our community. Please note that cancellations made 72 hours after purchase are non-refundable. As these courses are subsidised, a cancellation results in the forfeiture of both the training place and the subsidy allocated for materials, licences, and facilitation costs. In the event of illness, Mindfull Aus will work to transfer you to an alternative training session, but no refund will be issued. We appreciate your understanding.