Yarra Ranges Council is offering this Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, in partnership with Healesville Living and Learning Centre , to Yarra Ranges residents aged 18+ years who volunteer in the Yarra Ranges community. Eligibility will be checked before registration is confirmed.

MHFA teaches participants how to assist people who are: developing a mental health problem; experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem; or are in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves.

Why is Council funding this training?

Research shows that the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions have had a significant mental health impact on our communities. As part of Yarra Ranges Council's COVID-19 Social Recovery Plan, Council will fund the roll-out of up to 10 MHFA courses for community members during 2021 to increase the capacity of Yarra Ranges community members to provide mental health first aid to people within their networks experiencing mental health problems.

Course Commitment, Dates and Times

23rd April-15th May: Complete E-learning modules, self-paced 5-7 hours (mandatory)

17th May 9am-1pm,: MHFA instructor led session at Healesville Living and Learning Centre(mandatory)

On request, Council can provide data vouchers to reimburse participants experiencing financial barriers to participation. Please contact Michael Goodrich, Community Development Officer, Yarra Ranges Council to discuss m.goodrich@yarraranges.vic.gov.au.

Please note that registered participants who do not complete the course will be charged the full price of the course - $155.

Further information please contact:

James McCarthy, Healesville Living and Learning Centre, jmccarthy@hllc.org.au

Thank you for your interest.

Registrations close on 22nd April.