Standard Mental Health First Aid Training for Vincentia High School Staff

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Mental health challenges can impact anyone, and knowing how to respond can make a real difference.

Join this free Standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, funded through the Well Minds Rising Youth Voice Project and delivered by Beyond Empathy. This nationally recognised course equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to provide initial support to someone who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until professional help is available or the situation improves.

This training is a direct outcome of the student-led Well Minds Rising initiative at Vincentia High School, demonstrating the positive impact young people can have when empowered to identify challenges, co-design solutions, and drive meaningful change within their school community.

What you'll learn

Participants will:

• Recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems.

• Understand how to provide initial support to someone experiencing a mental health challenge.

• Learn an evidence-based Mental Health First Aid Action Plan.

• Develop confidence in having supportive conversations about mental health.

• Recognise and respond to mental health crisis situations.

• Understand available treatment and support options.

• Gain practical strategies for encouraging professional help-seeking.

• Increase mental health literacy and help reduce stigma.

• Strengthen their ability to support the wellbeing of students, colleagues, friends and family members.

Why attend?

• Recognise early signs of mental health challenges

• Offer effective support and guidance

• Respond appropriately in crisis situations

• Help create a school culture where mental health conversations are safe, normal and supportive

Event Details

Dates

• Session 1: Wednesday 11 November 2026

• Session 2: Wednesday 18 November 2026

Time 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Location Vincentia High School Library

Cost Free

Places Available 15 staff members

Catering Afternoon tea provided

Facilitator Beyond Empathy

⚠️ Important: Participants are required to complete an e-learning component before attending the first session.

About Well Minds Rising

Well Minds Rising is a 2026 Youth Voice Project developed by students at Vincentia High School to promote positive mental health and wellbeing across the school community. The project is delivered by Firefly Bay and Basin and supports young people to take action on issues that matter to them and create positive change.

Who should attend?

This training is available to Vincentia High School staff who would like to build their confidence and skills in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students, colleagues, friends and family members.