This 2-day Accredited course 'Standard Mental Health First Aid' will equip you with

KNOWLEDGE Increased mental health literacy
CONFIDENCE Increased confidence in providing mental health first aid
DE-STIGMATISING Decreased stigmatizing attitudes
SUPPORT Increased the support provided to others

Seafood Industry Australia through our Stay Afloat program have worked with Mental Health First Aid Australia to ensure that examples used in the course are industry relevant and trainers have been hand picked and inducted ensuring that they understand the particular needs of your local commercial fishing industry.

Around 1 in 5 Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year. Understanding how to talk about mental health and help someone in need are important skills. Many people feel uncomfortable and unprepared when thinking about starting a conversation with someone they are concerned about. At a Mental Health First Aid course, you will learn how to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems and learn the skills to feel confident and able to help. Having mental health first aid skills means that you can assist someone developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis and make a real difference to your community.

About Mental Health First Aid Australia

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia is a national not-for-profit organisation focused on mental health training and research. Our core work is to develop MHFA courses, and train Instructors to deliver these courses to their communities or workplaces. MHFA courses are delivered across Australia and internationally.MHFA courses teach members of the public how to provide initial help to a person who is developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves.