The Older Person Mental Health First Aid course is in-person, in Beaumaris VIC 3193 and is held over 2 days from 9:30am to 3pm.
By registering you are booking for the 2-day course

The Older Person Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants who work with, care for and support adults aged 65+ how to provide initial support to someone who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.

Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in older adults, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem, and the treatments and supports available.

Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, course participants learn how to approach someone they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Participants also learn how to offer initial support and information and how to encourage the person to seek professional help or other supports.

Adults who complete the course become Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders), equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide someone with mental health information and support when it matters most. The certification lasts 3 years and is evidence based and globally recognised.

This course is recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality, and effective suicide prevention program. Learn more.

Target Group

This workshop is for Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) funded aged care service providers only.

Limited Spaces

If this event sells out, we may need to limit the number of attendees from the same organisation to two. You may register for more spaces, but please have the conversation with your colleagues should we need to reduce attendees.

Places for this event are limited. This is so we can give you the best experience by keeping the workshop small. If you can't attend, please cancel your ticket or let us know on sectordevelopment@bayside.vic.gov.au

If you give us enough notice, and there isn't a wait list, we may be able to offer your place to one of your sector colleagues.

Although funding for this has been provided by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, the material contained herein does not necessarily represent the views or policies of the Australian Government.