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 MHFA?

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.

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;
2 x 2.5 hour interaction Workshop over Zoom, led by a Licensed MHFA Instructor

Your eLearning is to be completed prior to the online Workshops. You are required to attend both the 2x 2.5 hour Workshop sessions to complete this Training and become a Mental Health First Aider. Please do not register unless you can attend both zoom Workshops online as outlined below.

When is the online Workshop?

2x 2.5 hour interaction Workshop over Zoom will take place on:

Monday 10th June 2025 - 10.30am - 6.00pm EDST

Please ensure you have checked your schedule and are available to attend both 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. Along with that link, you’ll receive a code to unlock the e-learning component of the program.

The e-learning component is self-paced and takes 5-7 hours. You are required to complete the e-learning component prior to attending the Zoom Workshops.

Once you complete both the e-learning at your own pace, and the 2x group Zoom Workshops, you will receive an e-mail asking you to provide feedback and, if you choose, to complete a short exam to finalise your official accreditation to become a Mental Health First Aider.

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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