This course is now full. Please register for our March 2021 course in Fremantle or our May course in Subiaco.

Acclaimed evidence-based training and Mental Health First Aid accreditation

This internationally recognised course was developed at the Centre for Mental Health Research at Australian National University and is now delivered across 20 countries around the world.

Content covered:

• Understanding mental health, including diagnoses, prevalence and common misconceptions.
• Symptoms and causes of depression, anxiety, psychosis and substance misuse.
• How to provide initial support to adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis.
• Crisis First Aid for: suicidal behaviour, panic attacks, aggressive behaviour, self-harm, acute psychosis.
• Responding to the effects of traumatic events and drug and alcohol misuse.

This two-day course includes:

• Engaging, up-to-date materials.
• Take-home Mental Health First Aid Manual and free online resources.
• All day catering and beverages - with dietary needs catered for.
• Post-course contacts for help and advice.
• Certificate of attendance.
• Optional post-course assessment and formal accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider, valid for three years.

PRICES

Standard | $480

Corporate and Government

Non-Profit/ Individuals | $320

Staff of non-profit organisations, micro-businesses with less than 5 staff and self-funded waged individuals

Concession | $220

Concession Card Holders paying as individuals

SCHOLARSHIPS

We offer a small number of scholarships to those who would otherwise be unable to afford to attend. Scholarship recipients pay a nominal fee of $70 toward catering and materials. Click here to apply.

VENUE

Subiaco Community Business Space (next to the Palms Community Centre), corner Rokeby and Nicholson roads, Subiaco.