Live4Life Southern Grampians - Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)

This is a Blended Face-to-Face course consisting of self-paced online eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by a one day (7 hours) face-to-face session.

Shortly after you have registered for the course, you will be contacted by the Course Instructor who will provide you with the necessary details to be able to access your online eLearning modules though Mental Health First Aid Australia. You will also receive a coupon to allow you to order a Youth Mental Health First Aid Manual which can be posted to your nominated address at no extra cost.

You need to complete the self-paced online eLearning prior to attending the face-to-face session.

Face-to-Face Session - Monday 31 March 2025 at 8.45am - 3.45pm at South West TAFE, 200 Ballarat Rd, Hamilton VIC 3300

Who should attend?

Parents and Carers
Teachers and School Staff
Sporting Coaches and Managers
Community Members
Anyone over 18 years old, connected with young people.

This course has been heavily subsidised by Live4Life Southern Grampians. If payment of the course fee restricts your attendance, please get in contact with Amy Lewis at Western District Health Services via the details below.

What the course covers

YMHFA teaches adults about adolescent development and the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in young people, including crisis situations.

Topics covered include depression, anxiety, panic attacks, eating disorders and suicidal thoughts and behaviours.

You will learn how and where to get help when a young person is developing a mental illness, what help research has shown to be effective and how to provide first aid in crisis situations. Read more about the course.

Lunch and course materials provided.

Please bring a notepad and pen.

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Lewis on ph: (03) 5551 8409 or email amy.lewis@wdhs.net