Mental Health First Aid Course Melbourne

Mental Health First Aid Supporting Young People A fully funded course for 8 participants, sponsored by the Lions and Probus Clubs of Healesville

It's not always easy to tell whether a young person is going through a normal phase or facing something more serious. Mood swings, risk-taking, changes in sleep or appetite, and loss of interest are common in adolescence, but sometimes they signal that support may be necessary for the young person. 

This fully funded, evidence-based course gives adults including parents and grandparents, the training and confidence to recognise potential signs of mental health difficulties in young people and how to respond with the right support at the right time.

Mental Health First Aid Australia has trained over one million people since its launch in Canberra in 2000, with 140,000 Australians completing the course last year alone. The program is grounded in Australian and international research and covers the most common mental health difficulties facing young people today, along with a practical action plan for responding effectively and compassionately.

Your instructor

The course is led by James Walker, a Licensed Mental Health First Aid Instructor. He has researched and taught psychology and education in Australia and Universities in the United States, including the National Institute of Mental Health, and practiced psychotherapy with adolescents and adults in hospitals and privately. 

Course details

• Day 1: Thursday 25 March 9:20am – 4:40pm

• Day 2: Friday 26 March 9:20am – 4:40pm

• Attendance for both full days is essential

• Lions Club Hall, 9-11 Lilydale Rd , Healesville, Victoria, Australia 3777 

• Places are limited to 8 participants.

To find out more, contact

James Walker

Phone: 0417 669 992

Email: james@jameswalker.net.au