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Mental Health First Aid Training

28th November 2019

Centacare NQ is pleased to provide Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training in Townsville.

About 1 in 5 Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year. MHFA training will teach you practical skills to support someone with a mental health problem. Make a real difference at work and in your personal life. 

Standard MHFA Training Benefits: 

1. Knowledge: Improves knowledge of mental illnesses, treatments and first aid actions;

2. Confidence: Increases confidence in providing first aid;

3. De-stigmatising: Decreases stigmatising attitudes. 

4. Support: Increases the support provided to others. 

Expected Outcomes: 

  • Recognise common mental health problems; 
  • Provide initial help using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan; 
  • Seek appropriate professional help, and 
  • Respond in a crisis situation

This is a 12 hour educational course, not a therapy or support group. 

Details & Fees:

Dates: Flexible to suit your group/workplace or enquire to see if any dates are upcoming 

Times: 9am to 4.30pm both days 

Cost: from $335pp / NFP: $305pp (inc GST)

Venue: 410 Ross River Road, Crandbook QLD 4814

or 80 Short Street, Mount Isa

Facilitator: Cherie Chun Tie

Queries & Sign Up

Please contact Centacare NQ on 1300 672 273 or email reception@centacarenq.org.au 

www.mhfa.com.au/courses

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