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.
By registering, you're booking into the 2-day course. You must attend both days to complete the course.
Course Format
2 days in-person
Day 1 – Tuesday 3 March, 9 am to 4 pm
Day 2 – Wednesday 4 March, 9 am to 4 pm
What You'll Learn
This course will help you:
Recognise and respond to mental health issues in Elders
Early signs of distress, crisis or worsening mental health
Evidence-based supports and treatment options
How to provide culturally safe, respectful support until professional help is available
You’ll receive a copy of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid Manual
Internationally Recognised Accreditation
Participants who complete the course and a short assessment will receive national accreditation, valid for 3 years. This is an internationally recognised certification.
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 or Support at Home-funded aged care or an Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation.
Catering
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
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 Aged Care Network and SSD Connect Alliance
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