Mental Health First Aid Refresher - Stay Afloat - Wednesday 27th August 2025

The National Stay Afloat Program brings Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) to our community in an online format to support one another and deepen their understanding of ways that they can practically improve their own mental health and wellbeing as well as support each other. 

Why Refresh my MHFA Certificate?

At any point in time, 1 in every 5 Australians 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. You must be a currently certified Mental Health First Aider. To be eligible to Refresh your certification, it cannot be any more than 6 months past it's expiry date, If this is the case you will need to do the full course again.

What’s the cost? 

There is no cost for our industry.  These courses have been funded through the National Stay Afloat Program.  

What’s involved? 

• Self-paced eLearning component (typically 5 -7 hours) followed by;

• 1 x 5 hour interaction Workshop over Zoom, led by a Licensed MHFA Instructor

There is no eLearning to be completed prior to the online Workshop.  You just need to attend the 5 hour Workshop session to complete this Training and refresh your 3 year Mental Health First Aider certification.  Please do not register unless you can attend the full 5 hour Workshop online as outlined below. 

When is the online Workshop?

1x 5 hour interactive Workshop over Teams will take place on: 

Wednesday 27th August 2025 - 11.30am - 4.30pm AEST

Please ensure you have checked your schedule and are available to attend the 5-hour Workshop prior to registering for the Course.   

What Happens After I Register? 

Once you register, the Stay Afloat Team will contact you and send you a link to register yourself on the Mental Health First Aid Australia website. 

Please note we can only have up to 12 participants in each Online MHFA Course.  

Have more questions? 

If you have more questions, get in touch with people@seafoodindustryaustralia.com.au and one of our Stay Afloat Team Members will reach out. 

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