Flinders students can now register for free Mental Health First Aid training in Semester 2, with multiple course formats and dates available at the Bedford Park campus.
🧠 Want to support friends or classmates going through a tough time? Learn practical skills to help someone developing a mental health problem or experiencing a crisis.
Flinders students can train to become a Mental Health First Aider in Semester 2. This free, evidence-based course is open to all enrolled students and offers two formats:
📘 Blended Course (Self-paced eLearning + 4-hour workshop)
Facilitated by Robyn Dwight | Bedford Park Campus
📍 McHugh’s Building (near Car Park 9, South Ridge)
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Course 1: Thurs 17 July | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM | Enrol by 18 June
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Course 2: Thurs 14 August | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM | Enrol by 16 July
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Course 3: Thurs 28 August | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM | Enrol by 30 July
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Course 4: Thurs 11 September | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM | Enrol by 13 August
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Course 5: Thurs 9 October | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM | Enrol by 10 September
🧭 2-Day In-Person Course (No online module)
Facilitated by Chris O’Grady | Bedford Park Campus
📍 Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre
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Mid-Year Break:
🗓️ Wed 16 & Wed 23 July | 9:00 AM–4:30 PM | Enrol by 11 July -
Mid-Semester Break:
🗓️ Wed 24 Sept & Wed 1 Oct | 9:00 AM–4:30 PM | Enrol by 19 Sept -
Post-Exam Period:
🗓️ Wed 26 Nov & Wed 3 Dec | 9:00 AM–4:30 PM | Enrol by 21 Nov
✅ Free for Flinders Students
📜 Nationally recognised accreditation
📩 Limited spots – please register only if you can fully attend
ℹ️ This is an education course, not a therapy or support group.
👉 Learn more and register now:
https://blogs.flinders.edu.au/student-health-and-well-being/2025/02/18/online-mental-health-first-aid-training-for-flinders-students/
Got questions? Contact: mhfa@flinders.edu.au