Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid for CHSP Providers
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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid for CHSP Providers
Become a Mental Health First-aider to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People
In any one year, approximately 1 in 5 Australians aged 16-85 have a common mental illness. Evidence suggests that Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people experience this at a higher rate. Mental Health First Aid training will teach you practical skills to support a person with a mental health problem. Make a real difference to the people in your community.
MHFA (Mental Health First Aid) Training Benefits:
Knowledge: Improves knowledge of mental illnesses, treatments and first aid actions.
Confidence: Increases confidence in providing first aid
De-stigmatising: Decreases stigmatising attitudes
Support: Increases the support provided to others
Please note that this is a 14-hour educational course, not a therapy or support group.
Date: Wednesday 18 February & Thursday 19 February 2026
Time: 10am to 4pm AEDT
Venue: Macarthur Disability Services, Level 8, 138 Queen St, Campbelltown
Cost: Free - Morning Tea and Lunch will be provided for everyone on the day
Facilitator: Uncle Garry Kafoa, Cultural Dreaming Lines
For more information, visit: mhfa.com.au/courses
Funded by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Registration for this event is free for CHSP Service Provider - staff and volunteers.
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
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