Empowering Our Community: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Live4Life Southern Grampians invites you to participate in our Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) course—a transformative program designed to equip adults with the skills to support young people facing mental health challenges.

Course Overview:

Format: Blended learning combining self-paced online modules (5–7 hours) with a one-day in-person workshop.
Face-to-Face Session: Monday, 18 August 2025, from 8:45 AM to 3:45 PM
Location: Hamilton Base Hospital, Education Centre, 20 Foster Street, Hamilton VIC 3300

Why Attend?

This course is ideal for:

Parents and carers
Teachers and school staff
Sporting coaches and managers
Community members
Anyone over 18 connected with young people

What You'll Learn:

Gain insights into adolescent development and learn to recognize signs of:

Depression
Anxiety
Panic attacks
Eating disorders
Suicidal thoughts and behaviors

You'll also discover effective strategies to provide initial support and guide young individuals toward professional help.

Additional Benefits:

Access to comprehensive online eLearning modules through Mental Health First Aid Australia.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Manual delivered to your address.
Certification upon completion, enhancing your ability to make a positive impact in your community.

Read more about the course here!

Cost:

Thanks to generous subsidies from Live4Life Southern Grampians, this course is offered at a reduced fee. If the cost is a barrier, please contact Amy Lewis at the Western District Health Service for assistance.

Take the First Step:

Empower yourself to make a difference in the lives of young people. Register today and become a certified Youth Mental Health First Aider.

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

Blended Face-to-Face Youth Mental Health First Aid Training - Hamilton, Monday 18 August 2025

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