Mental Health First Aid (UC Staff)

The UC Medical and Counselling Centre is supporting the UC community by offering Standard Mental Health First Aid to UC staff at a subsidised fee of $150.00 (paid by the staff member's department or paid for privately).

Led by a Licensed Instructor, Mental Health First Aid is a practical skills-based education program that equips people with the skills and confidence needed to recognise and respond to someone experiencing a mental health problem or crisis. Grounded in research and guided by the voice of lived experience, this course offers high-quality, safe, and proven mental health first aid literacy and skills training to enhance the support available to all Australians.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• This course is presented as a blended course: a self-paced, eLearning component and an in-person session on November 17th (1C105)

• This course is available to UC staff only

• Breaks will be provided (food and drink not provided)

• At the end of the course, participants can complete an online accreditation assessment to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider

• All staff should provide their cost centre and a screenshot of their manager's approval when registering

eLearning portal login: https://elearning.mhfa.com.au/

If you have any questions or enquiries, please contact UC Medical and Counselling Centre on (02) 6201 2351 or the Community Engagement Coordinator via Hannah.Coffee@canberra.edu.au.