MHFA for UNSW Staff
Event description
UNSW Health are pleased to offer subsidised Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to UNSW Staff.
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Just like physical first aid courses train members of the public to provide basic first aid to someone with a physical health condition, MHFA teaches skills to help someone experiencing a mental health problem.
What’s covered?
- Mental illnesses: depression, anxiety, substance use disorders and psychosis.
- Mental health crises: suicidal thoughts and behaviours, non-suicidal self-injury, traumatic events and aggressive behaviours.
Who can attend?
Current UNSW staff.
What's the cost?
MHFA is subsidised for all UNSW staff through Strategy 2025 funding that is dedicated to enhancing UNSW’s support for students and improving student mental health. The training is available at a reduced rate of $75.
Payment is made by credit card via Humanitix after completing the registration page. Please confirm with your manager that you can access payment or reimbursement (through Concur) before booking.
When and where?
The 12 hour course is delivered in Morven Brown G6 from 9:30am to 5pm on
- Tuesday 25th May &
- Wednesday 26th May
You must be available to attend both days in full.
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
