{"id":4314,"date":"2025-02-18T09:00:28","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T22:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/?p=4314"},"modified":"2026-06-10T11:09:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T01:39:12","slug":"online-mental-health-first-aid-training-for-flinders-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/2025\/02\/18\/online-mental-health-first-aid-training-for-flinders-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health First Aid Training for Flinders Students 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #003366\"><em>Book your place to become an accredited Mental Health First Aider in 2026!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>One in five Australian adults experiences a mental health problem. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhfa.com.au\/\">Mental Health First Aid<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<p>The 2-day practical course and the Blended \u2013 online &amp; 4 hour in person workshop course are accredited educational courses that will equip you with the skills to understand mental health issues and help others, using a proven, evidence-based Action Plan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Free Accredited Training for Flinders Students<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Flinders is offering this sought-after accreditation to our students for free, funded through our\u00a0Students Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF).<\/p>\n<p><em>*This course is for currently enrolled Flinders University students only.*<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The courses will equip you with the skills to understand mental health issues and help others, using a proven, evidence-based Action Plan.<\/p>\n<p>The Courses do not teach you to be a counsellor.<\/p>\n<p>Participants will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn how to recognise common mental health problems<\/li>\n<li>Improve knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and appropriate first aid actions<\/li>\n<li>Increase confidence to provide first aid<\/li>\n<li>Learn where and how to seek appropriate professional help<\/li>\n<li>Know how to respond in a crisis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mental health problems covered:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety<\/li>\n<li>Psychosis<\/li>\n<li>Substance use problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mental health crises covered include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Suicidal thoughts and behaviours<\/li>\n<li>Panic attacks<\/li>\n<li>Traumatic events<\/li>\n<li>Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Should I do this course?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This course is designed for those that can answer yes to the following questions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Do you want to learn how to give mental health first aid to others?<\/li>\n<li>Are you willing to talk about: mental health concepts, approaches to helping others and community mental health resources?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4854\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2022\/07\/sign-up-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2022\/07\/sign-up-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2022\/07\/sign-up-1-300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2022\/07\/sign-up-1-768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2022\/07\/sign-up-1-1024x171.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enough talking \u2013 how do I enrol?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Click on the link below for the course that suits your timing, whether it is during or outside semester teaching times. Before you do that \u2026 it\u2019s important to know that there a bit more about the two courses to choose from:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLENDED <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Blended MHFA course combines online eLearning with an in-person 4-hour interactive workshop. It will take approximately 6-8 hours to complete the online eLearning module.<\/p>\n<p>You should <strong>only<\/strong> register for this course if you can commit to completing the eLearning module.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IN-PERSON<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This 2-day educational course is 100% in-person<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>DURING the SEMESTER <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Facilitated by Robyn Dwight<\/p>\n<p>***Please note \u2013 tickets for these courses will be made available 6 weeks before.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course 1.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mental Health First Aid Course-Blended (eLearning module &amp; 4-hour workshop)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Workshop:<\/strong> Thursday, August 13 , 2026, 9:30 AM \u2013 1:30 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>eLearning module must be completed before: <\/strong>5 PM on 6 August 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workshop Venue:<\/strong>\u00a0McHugh\u2019s Building, adjacent to car park 9, South Ridge behind Physical Sciences building, Bedford Park Campus (C10 on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flinders.edu.au\/content\/dam\/documents\/campus\/maps\/campus-map.pdf\">Campus Map<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enrolments close:<\/strong> 5 PM on 6 July 2026<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/mental-health-first-aid-course-blended-elearning-module-4-hour-workshop-tickets-1991425378916?aff=oddtdtcreator&amp;keep_tld=true\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0for more information and to register.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Course 2.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mental Health First Aid Course-Blended (eLearning module &amp; 4 hour workshop)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Workshop:<\/strong> Thursday, 10 September 2026 9:30 AM \u2013 1:30 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>eLearning module must be completed: <\/strong>before 5 PM on 3 September 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workshop Venue:<\/strong>\u00a0McHugh\u2019s Building, adjacent to car park 9, South Ridge behind Physical Sciences building, Bedford Park Campus (C10 on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flinders.edu.au\/content\/dam\/documents\/campus\/maps\/campus-map.pdf\">Campus Map<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enrolments close:<\/strong> <strong>5 PM on 12 August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/mental-health-first-aid-course-blended-elearning-module-4-hour-workshop-tickets-1991425842302?aff=oddtdtcreator&amp;keep_tld=true\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0for more information and to register.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course 3.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mental Health First Aid Course-Blended (eLearning module &amp; 4 hour workshop)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Workshop:<\/strong> Thursday, 8 October 2026 9:30 AM \u2013 1:30 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>eLearning module must be completed: <\/strong>before 5 PM on 1 October 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Workshop Venue:<\/strong>\u00a0McHugh\u2019s Building, Adjacent car park 9, South Ridge behind Physical Sciences building, Bedford Park Campus (C10 on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flinders.edu.au\/content\/dam\/documents\/campus\/maps\/campus-map.pdf\">Campus Map<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enrolments close:<\/strong> 5 PM on 9 September 2026<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/mental-health-first-aid-course-blended-elearning-module-4-hour-workshop-tickets-1991426261556?aff=oddtdtcreator&amp;keep_tld=true\">Click here\u00a0<\/a>for more information and to register.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>OUTSIDE of SEMESTER teaching times<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Facilitated by Chris O\u2019Grady<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course 1. (Mid-Year Break)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mental Health First Aid Course (2-day In-Person workshop)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 1<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Tuesday July 7, 2026 \u2013 Flinders University \u2013 City Campus \u2013 Festival Tower, Station Road, Adelaide 5000, Room 309<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 2<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Wednesday July 8, 2026 \u2013 Flinders University \u2013 City Campus \u2013 Festival Tower, Station Road, Adelaide 5000, Room 309<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a09 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. both days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enrolments Close:\u00a0<\/strong>Fri July 3 2025<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/mental-health-first-aid-course-2-days-in-person-tickets-1982941126288?aff=oddtdtcreator\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0for more information and to register.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course 2. (Mid-Year Break)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mental Health First Aid Course (2-day In-Person workshop)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 1<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Tuesday July 14, 2026 \u2013 Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre, Bedford Park Campus (J7 on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flinders.edu.au\/content\/dam\/documents\/campus\/maps\/campus-map.pdf\">Campus Map<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 2<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Wednesday July 15, 2026 \u2013 Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre, Bedford Park Campus (J7 on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flinders.edu.au\/content\/dam\/documents\/campus\/maps\/campus-map.pdf\">Campus Map<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a09 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. both days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enrolments Close:\u00a0<\/strong>Friday July 10 2026<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/1982941346948?aff=oddtdtcreator\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0for more information and to register.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course 3. (Mid-Sem Break)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mental Health First Aid Course (2-day In-Person workshop)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 1 <\/strong>&#8211; Wednesday September 23, 2026 \u2013 Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre, Bedford Park Campus (J7 on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flinders.edu.au\/content\/dam\/documents\/campus\/maps\/campus-map.pdf\">Campus Map<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 2<\/strong> &#8211; Wednesday September 30, 202 \u2013 Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre, Bedford Park Campus (J7 on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flinders.edu.au\/content\/dam\/documents\/campus\/maps\/campus-map.pdf\">Campus Map<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a09 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. both days.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/mental-health-first-aid-course-2-days-in-person-tickets-1991512616847?aff=oddtdtcreator&amp;keep_tld=true\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0for more information and to register.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course 4. (End of Year Break)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mental Health First Aid Course (2-day In-Person workshop)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 1 <\/strong>&#8211; Tuesday Decemebr 1 2026 \u2013 Flinders University \u2013 City Campus \u2013 Festival Tower, Station Road, Adelaide 5000, Room 309<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 2<\/strong> &#8211; Wednesday December 2 2026 \u2013 Flinders University \u2013 City Campus \u2013 Festival Tower, Station Road, Adelaide 5000, Room 309<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a09 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. both days.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/mental-health-first-aid-course-2-days-in-person-tickets-1991512546637?aff=oddtdtcreator&amp;keep_tld=true\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0for more information and to register.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course 5. (End of Year Break)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mental Health First Aid Course (2-day In-Person workshop)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 1 <\/strong>&#8211; Tuesday Decemebr 8 2026 \u2013 Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre, Bedford Park Campus (J7 on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flinders.edu.au\/content\/dam\/documents\/campus\/maps\/campus-map.pdf\">Campus Map<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 2<\/strong> &#8211; Wednesday December 9 2026 \u2013 Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre, Bedford Park Campus (J7 on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flinders.edu.au\/content\/dam\/documents\/campus\/maps\/campus-map.pdf\">Campus Map<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a09 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. both days.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/copy-of-mental-health-first-aid-course-2-days-in-person-tickets-1991512715141?aff=oddtdtcreator&amp;keep_tld=true\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0for more information and to register.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There are limited spots, so please DO NOT register unless you can genuinely attend all sessions.<\/li>\n<li>Only Flinders\u2019 students may enrol.<\/li>\n<li>This course is not a therapy or support group, rather it is an education course.<\/li>\n<li>To be eligible for accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider with MHFA Australia, you\u00a0<strong>must attend\u00a0<\/strong>all sessions and complete the e-Learning module if completing a blended course. Only enrol in the course if you can attend all sessions.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>You will be offered the opportunity to register for another course or go on the waiting list for the next Semester courses.<\/li>\n<li>If you have any questions about the program or concerns about your capacity to fully participate in the course, please contact the organisers \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:mhfa@flinders.edu.au\">mhfa@flinders.edu.au<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you have any concerns about your own mental health and wellbeing,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/students.flinders.edu.au\/support\/hcd\/counselling\">please contact Health Counselling and Disability Service\u00a0<\/a>or your own mental health practitioner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Book your place to become an accredited Mental Health First Aider in 2026! &nbsp; One in five Australian adults experiences a mental health problem. 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