Mental Health First Aid - Standard Course
Description
Women Illawarra is offering the Mental Health First Aid Australia Standard MHFA Course to community members in 2026.
The course will be delivered in 4 sessions over 4 days, with the course offered twice, on the following dates:
COURSE 1: Monday 14th September - Thursday 17th September 2026 - 10am - 1.30pm each day
COURSE 2: Monday 16th November - Thursday 19th November 2026 - 10am - 1.30pm each day
Participation is limited to 12 persons per course. All participants must be aged 18 years or over.
Participants MUST attend all 4 sessions to attain their MHFA Australia Certification/Certificate.
The cost of the course will be on a sliding scale ($22 - $280), with discounts offered to those experiencing any financial barriers to attending.
The course is open to both the public and community organisations.
Description
The Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants how to provide initial support to another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem and the treatments and supports available.
Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, course participants learn how to approach someone they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Participants also learn how to offer initial support and information and how to encourage the person to seek professional help or other supports.
Adults who complete the course become Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders), equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide someone with mental health information and support when it matters most.
Standard Mental Health First Aid courses will be delivered Face-to-Face.
This course is recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality, and effective suicide prevention program.
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