PD: Mental Health First Aid

PD: Mental Health First Aid

WellSpring Centre Inc.Ashburton, VIC
Mar 18, 2026 at 9:30 am to Mar 19, 2026 at 4:30 pm AEDT
Overview

Two-day professional development workshop with Marcel Koper

Essential skills for every supervisor and spiritual director.

Whether you're encountering early signs of mental illness or responding to someone in crisis, this accredited training gives you the confidence and tools to act appropriately, while staying within the boundaries of your role.

In person, but an online course can be arranged with the facilitator.

Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 March, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm (must attend both days)

Accreditation: Auspiced by Mental Health First Aid Australia. Valid for 3 years

BYO lunch, journal, pen

Hot drinks and biscuits provided

Facilitator: Marcel Koper

Marcel Koper has been a Mental Health professional/ therapist and supervisor for over 25 years and specialises in providing supervision for mental health professionals (Psychologists, therapists, supervisors, nurses, music therapists) and those in ministry settings of all types (ministers, priests, leaders, chaplains, pastoral carers, youth leaders and more) as well as other leaders, lawyers and school principals. He believes that if he is providing support for the one person, then he is supporting the hundreds that they are ministering/ offering care to directly or indirectly.


Gift Voucher / Event Credit

If you have a WellSpring gift voucher or event credit that you would like to apply to this booking, please choose Direct Deposit as your payment method. Then, please transfer the order amount less your credit amount, and email the office to advise us of this: info@wellspringcentre.org.au. Please provide the relevant order and transaction details in your email.

Membership Discount

Please note that WellSpring Members receive 10% off all eligible events and retreats. Join or renew to benefit now!

Waiver

By registering, I acknowledge that I have voluntarily enrolled to participate in this event. I am medically, physically, mentally, psychologically and in all respects fit and able to participate in the event. I hereby release and discharge my rights and claims for damages or liabilities that may occur as a result of my participation in this event.

Two-day professional development workshop with Marcel Koper

Essential skills for every supervisor and spiritual director.

Whether you're encountering early signs of mental illness or responding to someone in crisis, this accredited training gives you the confidence and tools to act appropriately, while staying within the boundaries of your role.

In person, but an online course can be arranged with the facilitator.

Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 March, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm (must attend both days)

Accreditation: Auspiced by Mental Health First Aid Australia. Valid for 3 years

BYO lunch, journal, pen

Hot drinks and biscuits provided

Facilitator: Marcel Koper

Marcel Koper has been a Mental Health professional/ therapist and supervisor for over 25 years and specialises in providing supervision for mental health professionals (Psychologists, therapists, supervisors, nurses, music therapists) and those in ministry settings of all types (ministers, priests, leaders, chaplains, pastoral carers, youth leaders and more) as well as other leaders, lawyers and school principals. He believes that if he is providing support for the one person, then he is supporting the hundreds that they are ministering/ offering care to directly or indirectly.


Gift Voucher / Event Credit

If you have a WellSpring gift voucher or event credit that you would like to apply to this booking, please choose Direct Deposit as your payment method. Then, please transfer the order amount less your credit amount, and email the office to advise us of this: info@wellspringcentre.org.au. Please provide the relevant order and transaction details in your email.

Membership Discount

Please note that WellSpring Members receive 10% off all eligible events and retreats. Join or renew to benefit now!

Waiver

By registering, I acknowledge that I have voluntarily enrolled to participate in this event. I am medically, physically, mentally, psychologically and in all respects fit and able to participate in the event. I hereby release and discharge my rights and claims for damages or liabilities that may occur as a result of my participation in this event.

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Highlights

  • 1 day 7 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

WellSpring Centre Inc.

10 Y Street

Ashburton, VIC 3147

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