Youth Mental Health First Aid Training - Hamilton, 15 & 16 December 2026

Live4Life Southern Grampians - Youth Mental Health First Aid

This is a two-day course. Participants must attend both days to complete the training and obtain Youth Mental Health First Aid accreditation. Accreditation is valid for three years.

Day 1: Tuesday 15 December 2026, 9.00am to 4.00pm
Hamilton Base Hospital - Education Centre

Day 2: Wednesday 16 December 2026, 9.00am to 4.00pm
Hamilton Base Hospital - Education Centre

What the course covers

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches adults about adolescent development and the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in young people, including crisis situations.

Topics covered include:

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Panic attacks

• Eating disorders

• Suicidal thoughts and behaviours

Participants will learn how to recognise when a young person may be developing a mental health problem, where and how to seek appropriate support, what treatments have been shown to be effective, and how to provide initial support during a mental health crisis.

Read more about the course.

Who should attend?

• Teachers and school staff

• Parents and carers

• Sporting coaches and managers

• Community members

• Anyone aged 18 years and over who works with, supports or cares for young people

Registration fee covers all course materials and lunch on both training days.

Please bring a notepad and pen.

If you have any questions about the training, please contact Amy Lewis on ph: (03) 5551 8409 or email amy.lewis@wdhs.net