We welcome your Expression of Interest for the Upcoming Stay Afloat MHFA Course

The Stay Afloat Mental Health and Wellbeing Program brings Mental Health First Aid to our community in an Online format.

At any point in time, 1 in every 5 Australians are experiencing mental illness. Research has shown that the numbers may be even higher in our seafood community. Stay Afloat has worked with Mental Health First Aid Australia to specifically tailor a number of the learning examples to suit common challenges in Seafood. The course is delivered by people who understand the particular stressors that are often faced.

Who can attend?

Any employee or business owner in the commercial seafood sector (including aquaculture), their family, or friends over 18 years of age.

What’s the cost?

There is no cost for our industry. The course is funded by the Federal Government Dept of Health, Mental Health program through a grant provided to Seafood Industry Australia and Women in Seafood Australasia

What’s involved?

Once you Register your Interest by selecting "Get Tickets", our Course Facilitator will contact you to confirm your registration.

Once your registration has been confirmed, we will send you a link to register yourself on the Mental Health First Aid Australia website; along with that link, you’ll receive a code to unlock the e-learning component of the program.

The e-learning component is self-paced and takes 5-7 hours. The online component comprises of 2 x 2.5 hour interactive workshops over Zoom. You will be sent links to these also. Details below:

Online Workshop 1 – Thursday 25th August 2022 - 08.00 am - 10.30 am (AEST - note this is Queensland time)
Online workshop 2 – Thursday 1st September 2022 - 08.00 am - 10.30 am (AEST - note this is Queensland time

Once you complete both the e-learning at your own pace, and the group Zoom Workshops, you will receive an e-mail asking you to provide feedback and, if you choose, to complete a short exam to finalise your official accreditation.

If you have more questions, don’t hesitate to contact Jo Marshall – Program Manager. people@seafoodindustryaustralia.com.au

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