Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health first aid instructor training course

• Institution:

  Mental Health First Aid Australia

• Type:

  Short courses

• Reach:

  National

• Focus:

  Indigenous

Overview

Target audience: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the essential selection criteria and have an interest in helping other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with mental illnesses

Course summary: An intensive 5 day course, conducted by two trainers, that accredits successful applicants to conduct the 14 hour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health first aid course. Mental health first aid is the help provided to a person developing a mental illness or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional treatment is received or until the crisis resolves.

Fee payable: Yes

Delivery mode: On site

Financial support for Indigenous students: Not specified

Contacts

Mental Health First Aid Australia
Level 6
369 Royal Parade
Parkville Vic 3052
Ph: (03) 9079 0200
Fax: (03) 9347 3248
Email: mhfa@mhfa.com.au

Links

• View information: Instructor training information
• View information: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health first aid instructor training course (PDF - 225.0 KB)
• View website: Mental Health First Aid Australia