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 $175.00 (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.

Contact the host of Mental Health First Aid (UC Staff)