Event description
Acclaimed evidence-based training and Mental Health First Aid accreditation
Mental Health First Aid is the help in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional treatment is received or the crisis resolves.
Led by a skilled Aboriginal trainer, this specialist course is ideal for anyone working with Aboriginal communities. Integrating a cultural perspective, it explores Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing, mental health problems in indigenous communities and particular strategies for working ATSI people.
Content covered in an Aboriginal context includes:
- Understanding mental health, including diagnoses, prevalence and common misconceptions.
- Symptoms and causes of depression, anxiety, psychosis.
- How to provide initial support to adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis.
- Crisis First Aid for: suicidal behaviour, panic attacks, aggressive behaviour, self harm, acute psychosis.
- Responding to the effects of traumatic events and drug and alcohol misuse.
This course includes:
- Engaging, up-to-date materials.
- Take-home Mental Health First Aid Manual and free online resources.
- All day catering and beverages - with dietary needs catered for.
- Certificate of attendance.
- Optional post-course assessment and formal accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider, valid for three years.
PRICES
Standard |
$480
Corporate and Government
Non-Profit/ Individuals |
$320
Staff of non-profit organisations, micro-businesses with less than 5 staff and self-funded waged individuals
Concession |
$220
Concession Card Holders paying as individuals
SCHOLARSHIPS
We offer a small number of scholarships to those who would otherwise be unable to afford to attend. Scholarship recipients pay a nominal fee of $70 toward catering and materials. Click here to apply.
REFUND POLICY
Before you book, please click here to read our Refund Terms and Conditions and ensure you have understood the conditions listed under the heading
Public Training.
VENUE
WACOSS Boardroom
Level 2, 3 Loftus Street
West Leederville 6007
TRANSPORT and PARKING
Train - 5 minute walk from CityWest Station.
Car - Secure Parking, 164 Railway Parade, West Leederville, $13/day. 5 minute walk to venue.
ACCESSIBILITY
Our venue is wheelchair accessible, including toilets. However, if you have any special access needs or would like any support or adaptations to make learning easier for you, please let us know.