Mental Health First Aid Training for Staff

PLEASE NOTE: This course is offered to UC Staff only for a discounted fee of $150, charged to staff's department's cost centre. Please ensure you have this information, and written management approval, before registering.

1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental health problem in their lifetime. Every person is likely to know someone who is experiencing a mental health problem, whether that is a family member, a friend or colleague. Mental illness is now said to affect every Australian either directly or indirectly. This demonstrates the need for community care models that empower individuals where they live, work and play.

This is where Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training courses can help, and UC Medical & Counselling are offering staff the opportunity to complete MHFA Training.

MHFA training helps mobilise and empower adults by equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to recognise, understand and respond to another adult experiencing a mental health problem, and assist until appropriate professional help is received, using a practical, evidence-based action plan.

This course is open to all staff members at the University of Canberra, presented across 2 days, in-person, and on campus. At the end of the course, participants can complete an online Accreditation Assessment to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider.

There will be tea and lunch breaks on both days. Bring your own lunch and snacks.

Location of the course will be confirmed via email upon registration.

For further information email beniah.colbourn@canberra.edu.au or call UC Medical and Counselling Centre on (02) 6201 2351.