This free, nationally accredited course equips participants with the confidence, skills and cultural understanding to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders who may be experiencing a mental health issue or crisis.
Course Format
7 hours of self-paced eLearning followed by a 5-hour in-person workshop.
This flexible format allows you to complete the theory component at your own pace, before attending a face-to-face session led by a licensed instructor.
You’ll receive a copy of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid Manual
What You'll Learn
This course will help you:
Recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues
Offer support in a culturally appropriate and informed way
Respond to a range of crisis situations, including suicidal thoughts and non-suicidal self-injury
Understand the unique barriers to seeking help and how to overcome them
Apply an evidence-based action plan to support someone in need
Connect people to culturally relevant, community-based care
Become a Mental Health First Aider
Participants who complete the course and a short assessment will receive national accreditation, valid for 3 years. You’ll be recognised as a Mental Health First Aider – equipped with the skills to support someone when it matters most.
Culturally Safe & Evidence-Based
Led by a licensed First Nations Instructor, this course draws on local cultural knowledge to ensure a safe, respectful and engaging learning experience.
Recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a high-quality and effective suicide prevention program, this course has been developed in consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Who Should Attend?
This course is for people who work with First Nations Elders in Aboriginal Community Controlled organisations or CHSP-funded programs.
Cost
There’s no cost to attend if you work in CHSP-funded aged care or an Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation.
Catering
Lunch and refreshments will be provided during the in-person workshop.
Meet Your Facilitator
Baydon Widdicombe, Mental Health First Aid Australia
Baydon is a proud Darug man living on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Central Victoria. He is passionate about reducing mental health stigma through sharing knowledge and opening up discussions. Baydon works with local communities to build capacity and support community-led suicide prevention.
Presented by
The Sunraysia SSD Network and SSD Connect Alliance
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