Phone: 07 4151 3884
Email: [email protected]
What is this event about
Approximately 20% of Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year. Completing a MHFA Course will help you to develop the skills to support a client, friend, family member, or co-worker.
Having mental health first aid skills means that you can assist someone developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis and make a real difference to your community and in your workplace.
Learn how to assist adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves.
Many people feel uncomfortable and unprepared when thinking about starting a mental health conversation with someone they are concerned about. Understanding how to talk about mental health and having the confidence and knowledge to help someone in need are important skills that any person in the community can learn.
Mental Health in the workplace is a growing concern. This course will assist employers to create a workplace where mental health is identified as of key importance and where there are trained personnel available to staff to identify concerns and address issues before they escalate.
For more information regarding Mental health in the workplace click here>>
In completing this course attendees can become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider. Complete an online assessment after the course to become accredited.
“Sue was welcoming and engaging and I felt there was a freedom for discussion by the group which doesn’t always occur and many members felt comfortable to share personal experiences”
– Jolene, Standard Mental Health First Aid, Bundaberg 2023
Who is this course for?
The 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid course is for any interested adult.
You will learn how to assist an adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence-based action plan.
This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
Learning Outcomes
- Gain an understanding of mental health in Australia
- Investigate the common mental health conditions in the community
- Explore the crisis situations that can stem from common mental health conditions
- Learn how to identify and assist an individual who is experiencing a deterioration in their mental health
Developing mental health problems covered are:
- Depression
- Anxiety problems
- Psychosis
- Substance use problems
Mental health crisis situations covered are:
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Non-suicidal self-injury (deliberate self-harm)
- Panic attacks
- Traumatic events
- Severe effects of drug or alcohol use
- Severe psychotic states
- Aggressive behaviours
Please Note:
- Participants who complete this training are eligible to complete an online Accreditation Assessment in order to receive a Mental Health First Aider Certificate of Accreditation valid for 3 years.
- Any interested Nurse or other health professionals can attend.
- This course is not a therapy or support group, rather it is an education course to learn how to give mental health first aid support to others.
- Numbers to this course are limited to a maximum of 20 participants.
Our Presenter:
Sue Walker
RN, BN, BN (ADMIN), MPHC, MACN
Sue Walker is accredited by Mental Health First Aid Australia as a Mental Health First Aid Trainer and has delivered Mental Health First Aid training courses throughout Australia to both large and small organisations.
Sue holds Degrees in both Nursing and Health Administration, a Master’s Degree in Public Health, as well as a number of certificate courses in Psychiatry of Ageing, Gerontology, and Training and Assessment.
Sue is passionate about making a difference in how the community experience the healthcare system. One in 5 of us will develop a common mental health condition in any one year, but not all of those needing to access mental health support will do so.
The aim of Mental Health First Aid Training is to educate people on the signs and symptoms of a person developing a common mental health condition or a worsening of a mental health condition that may be developing into a crisis.
With this knowledge people can learn how to approach a person, and how to assist and support the person until they can get them to a mental health professional.
“Mental Health First Aid Australia is a global, purpose-driven provider of mental health first aid education that equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide support when it matters most.”
“Sue engaged all participants in the course, provided anecdotes to aid in understanding, and shared much personal experience. Sue demonstrated concepts and provided plenty of examples. Sue was a wonderful trainer :)”
– Kaitlyn, Standard Mental Health First Aid, Bundaberg 2023
The Program:
Day One:
Session 1: Mental Illness: Risk factors, prevalence and Impact, and The MHFA Action Plan
Session 2: The Signs and Symptoms of Depression
Session 3: The MHFA Action Plan for Depression
Session 4: The Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety Problems
Day Two:
Session 5: The MHFA Action Plan for Anxiety Problems and the Signs and Symptoms of Psychosis
Session 6: The MHFA Action Plan for Psychosis
Session 7: Substance use Problems: Signs and Symptoms
Session 8: The MHFA Action Plan for Substance use Problems
– Bev, Standard Mental Health First Aid, Bundaberg 2023
What’s Included
- Course participants receive a copy of a MHFA Manual to keep
- An education program based on current best practice information
- A Presenter who is recognised as an expert in her field and is excited to be able to share her skill, knowledge, and passion with program attendees
- A satchel that includes a notepad, pen, and additional information to support a fantastic education experience
- Morning tea and lunch
- A Certificate of Completion issued by Mental Health First Aid Australia for you to include in your CPD Evidence Portfolio
- Participants who complete this training are eligible to complete an online Accreditation Assessment in order to receive a Mental Health First Aid Certificate of Accreditation valid for 3 years
Registration Cost
$490.00 inc GST
$465.50 inc GST
The Nurses for Nurses Network strongly recommends customers take out travel insurance at the time of registration for an event, to cover any unforeseen circumstances that may prevent them attending and thus incur any financial loss.
Need more info?
The Venue:
The Garden Mill Cafe
100 Hughes Road Bargara,
(07) 4330 3850
Things to do during your visit
Turtle Encounter
From November through to January, it is an amazing sight to see these huge creatures heaving their way up the beach to find a safe spot to dig a nest and lay their eggs. And then, some 6-8 weeks later (generally between January to March), you can witness the tiny hatchlings emerging from their sandy nests to scurry down the beach towards the sea.
DIVE THE HMAS TOBRUK
Come dive the unexplored resting place of the Ex-HMAS Tobruk. Scuttled just off the coast of Bundaberg this 127m heavy-lift former navy ship is now home to a thriving and developing underwater ecosystem. Dive with over a thousand species of fish, see effervescent coral weave it’s way through the corridors and quarters sailors once called home and explore an untouched new diving destination.
BUNDABERG RUM VISITOR EXPERIENCE
Museum Experience – touch and smell your way through the rich history of Bundaberg Rum.
Distillery Experience – a guided journey deep into the heart of our fully operational Bundaberg Rum Distillery.
Blend Your Own Rum – learn the art of blending with two expert Blend Your Own Rum guides.
FOODIE TRAILS
Eat and drink your way through our region one Bundaberg foodie trail at a time. From gourmet seasonal menus, freshly picked strawberries, local seafood, sweet treats and iconic drinks, your taste buds will be left tingling after venturing on one of our unique Bundaberg foodie trails. Designed to bring you the ultimate degustation experience, ready your forks for a culinary adventure unlike any other.
This Course is Endorsed by
WHAT OUR ATTENDEES HAD TO SAY
Sue has a fantastic presentation style, using language that we could all understand and also using real-world scenarios to underpin the concepts being taught.
Helen
Sue was engaging and interesting to listen to. The course flow was easy to follow and her use of humour and past experiences lightened the mood given the heaviness of the topics.
Jessica
Sue's calm and professional style helped to keep information clear and succinct, regardless of the question/s asked of her. She demonstrated excellent knowledge of the course content and had examples to share which helped to embed the concepts.
Jasmine
I found Sue to be a fabulous instructor. She presented as a knowledgeable and considered expert in her field. The participants were engaged for the whole of the workshops, and I enjoyed and learned much.
Bev
Sue was very confident, knowledgable, approachable and engaging. It was empowering to be able to glean relevant information to go on and feel confident in assisting mental health sufferers.
Tracy
Use coupon code NCPDREF to get a 20% discount.
The Venue:
Kelly’s Beach Resort
Trevors Road, Bargara 4670
1800 246 141
[email protected]
https://www.kellysbeachresort.com.au/villas/
Turtle Encounter
From November through to January, it is an amazing sight to see these huge creatures heaving their way up the beach to find a safe spot to dig a nest and lay their eggs. And then, some 6-8 weeks later (generally between January to March), you can witness the tiny hatchlings emerging from their sandy nests to scurry down the beach towards the sea.
DIVE THE HMAS TOBRUK
Come dive the unexplored resting place of the Ex-HMAS Tobruk. Scuttled just off the coast of Bundaberg this 127m heavy-lift former navy ship is now home to a thriving and developing underwater ecosystem. Dive with over a thousand species of fish, see effervescent coral weave it’s way through the corridors and quarters sailors once called home and explore an untouched new diving destination.
BUNDABERG RUM VISITOR EXPERIENCE
Museum Experience – touch and smell your way through the rich history of Bundaberg Rum.
Distillery Experience – a guided journey deep into the heart of our fully operational Bundaberg Rum Distillery.
Blend Your Own Rum – learn the art of blending with two expert Blend Your Own Rum guides.
FOODIE TRAILS
Eat and drink your way through our region one Bundaberg foodie trail at a time. From gourmet seasonal menus, freshly picked strawberries, local seafood, sweet treats and iconic drinks, your taste buds will be left tingling after venturing on one of our unique Bundaberg foodie trails. Designed to bring you the ultimate degustation experience, ready your forks for a culinary adventure unlike any other.