The Stay Afloat Mental Health and Wellbeing program brings Mental Health First Aid to our community in an online format. At any point in time, 1 in every 5 Australian’s are experiencing mental illness. Research has shown that the numbers may be even higher amongst our seafood community. Stay Afloat has worked with Mental Health First Aid Australia to specifically tailor a number of the learning examples to suit common challenges in Seafood. The course is delivered by people who understand the particular stressors that are often faced.

Who can attend?

Any employee or business owner in the commercial seafood sector (including aquaculture), their family or friends over 18 years of age.

What’s the cost?

There is no cost for our industry. The course is funded by the Federal Government Dept of Health, Mental Health program through a grant provided to Seafood Industry Australia and Women in Seafood Australasia

What’s involved?

Once you register here, we'll send you a link to register yourself on the Mental Health First Aid Australia Website. Along with that link, you’ll receive a code to unlock the e-learning component of the program.

The e-learning component is self-paced and takes 5-7 hours. The online component comprises of 2 x 2.5 hour interactive workshops over Zoom. You will be sent links to these also. Details below:

Online workshop 1 – Thursday 24th March 2022 - 10.00am - 12.30pm (AEST - note this is Queensland time)
Online workshop 2 – Thursday 31st March 2022 - 10.00am - 12.30pm (AEST - note this is Queensland time)

Once you complete both the e-learning at your own pace, and the group Zoom workshops, you will receive an e-mail asking you to provide feedback and, if you choose, to complete a short exam to finalise your official accreditation.

If you have more questions, don’t hesitate to contact Jo Marshall – Program Manager. jo@seafoodindustryaustralia.com.au