
Book your place to become an accredited Mental Health First Aider in 2024!
Mental Health First Aid for Tertiary Students
One in five Australian adults experiences a mental health problem. Mental Health First Aid is the initial help and support provided to a person experiencing a mental health issue or in a mental health crisis, until the appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves. This 2-day practical and accredited educational course equips you with the skills to understand mental health issues and help others, using a proven, evidence-based Action Plan.
Free Accredited Training for Flinders Students
Flinders is offering this sought-after accreditation to our students for free, funded through our Students Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF).
*This course is for currently enrolled Flinders University students only.*
Program Overview
This 2-day educational course, equips you with the skills to understand mental health issues and help others, using a proven, evidence-based Action Plan.
It does not teach you to be a counsellor.
Over the 2 days, participants will
- Learn how to recognise common mental health problems
- Improve knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and appropriate first aid actions
- Increase confidence to provide first aid
- Learn where and how to seek appropriate professional help
- Know how to respond in a crisis situation
Mental health problems covered:
- Depression
- Anxiety problems
- Psychosis
- Substance use problems
Mental health crises covered include:
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Panic attacks
- Traumatic events
- Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use
Should I do this course?
This course is designed for those that can answer yes to the following questions:
- Do you want to learn how to give mental health first aid to others?
- Are willing to talk about: mental health concepts, approaches to helping others and community mental health resources?
Enough talking – how do I enrol?
Click on the link below for the course that suits your timing, whether it is during or outside semester teaching times.
DURING the SEMESTER
Facilitated by Pip Sellar
Course 8 – Click here to register
Day 1 – Thursday, 1 August 2024
Day 2 – Thursday, 8 August 2024
Time: 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. both days.
Venue: McHugh’s Building, Adjacent car park 9, South Ridge behind Physical Sciences building, Bedford Park Campus
Course 9 – Click here to register
Day 1 – Wednesday, 4 September 2024
Day 2 – Wednesday, 11 September 2024
Time: 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. both days.
Venue: McHugh’s Building, Adjacent car park 9, South Ridge behind Physical Sciences building, Bedford Park Campus
Course 10 – Click here to register
Day 1 – Thursday, 10 October 2024
Day 2 – Thursday, 17 October 2024
Time: 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. both days.
Venue: Studio 2 – room behind Grind and Press Café, adjacent to the Registry building Bedford Park Campus
OUTSIDE of SEMESTER teaching times
Facilitated by Chris O’Grady
Course 1 (Mid-Semester Break) – Click here to register
MHFA Course 1
Day 1 – Tuesday September 17 – Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre, Bedford Park Campus
Day 2 – Tuesday September 24 – Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre, Bedford Park Campus
Time: 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. both days.
Course 2 (End of Year Break) – Click here to register
MHFA Course 2
Day 1 – Tuesday November 26 – Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre, Bedford Park Campus
Day 2 – Wednesday November 27 – Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre, Bedford Park Campus
Time: 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. both days.
Course 3 (End of Year Break) – Click here to register
MHFA Course 3
Day 1 – Tuesday December 3 – Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre, Bedford Park Campus
Day 2 – Wednesday December 4 – Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre, Bedford Park Campus
Time: 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. both days.
Please note:
- There are limited spots, so please DO NOT register unless you can genuinely attend both days
- Only Flinders’ students may enrol.
- This course is not a therapy or support group, rather it is an education course.
- To be eligible for accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider with MHFA Australia, you must attend all sessions on both days. Therefore, only enrol in the course if you can attend from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. on both days.
- If you arrive more than 15 minutes after the course starting time or repeatedly come back late from breaks, your instructor may exclude you from participating in the course.
- You will be offered the opportunity to register for another course or go on the waiting list for the next Semester courses.
- If you have any questions about the program or concerns about your capacity to fully participate in the course, please contact the organisers – mhfa@flinders.edu.au
If you have any concerns about your own mental health and wellbeing, please contact Health Counselling and Disability Service or your own mental health practitioner.
I’m interested in enrolling in this course but the link is not working for me.
Hi Liana
You are correct. It isn’t working for me either. I am chasing up and will provide further details in the blog 🙂
G
Do you have this online course?
Hi Kayo
I don’t believe there is an online option at present. Email mhfa@flinders.edu.au and let them know you would be interested in an online version. If the demand is there, it might activate some other options.
Hello,
I am interested in booking but all the dates say ‘Unavailable’. Does this mean the tickets are sold out?
Thanks,
Brianna
Hi Brianna
It is possible they have been booked out. They are very popular. Email mhfa@flinders.edu.au and get yourself on the waiting list in case there is a cancellation. I’ll check with them whether there is a problem with the eventbrite listings.