Every year, 1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental illness or state of distress, with even higher rates for those working in the performing arts.
Mental Health First Aid is the initial help provided to a person who may be developing or experiencing a mental health crisis, until the person receives professional help or the situation resolves. This nationally accredited two-day course teaches you practical techniques for identifying, approaching and supporting people struggling with their mental health. Similar to physical first aid courses, these skills are useful to first responders in everyday incidents and crisis situations.
Participants who successfully complete the course will gain 3 years accreditation.
Online delivery
This blended online training a contains a mix of:
- 5-7 hours of online e-learning modules via the Mental Health First Aid website (must be completed prior to Zoom sessions)
- 2 x 2.5 hour Zoom online sessions with a licenced Mental Health First Aid instructor. These sessions will occur:
Wednesday 30 Oct 2 – 4:30PM AEDT & Thursday 31 Oct 2- 4:30PM AEDT
About your facilitator:
Nicole Jordan is a Master Mental Health First Aid Instructor, holds qualifications in human movement and positive psychology and understands the acute challenges of the arts, having worked with MSO, MTC and The Australian Ballet.
