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Mental health first aid is the help provided to someone who is developing a mental health problem, has a worsening of an existing mental health problem or is in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves. Mental health first aid strategies are taught in evidence-based training programs authorised by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia and conducted by MHFA instructors across Australia.

The Accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid Course is for adults working with adolescents (up to 18 years of age), however the course is relevant for those helping people who are a little older.

Timelines:

• Course Component 1 – Self-paced interactive eLearning (7 hours) to be completed before 6 October.
• Course Component 2 – Virtual workshop: 2 x 3.5-hour sessions on 6 & 7 October, 9.30am – 1.00pm both days.

Course content: For further information, please visit Accredited Youth MHFA course (ignore ‘What is the format’ and ‘How do I sign up’).

Facilitator: Isabel Fox, Drug & Alcohol Education Specialists (Biography)

Delivery: 

The blended Youth MHFA course includes a combination of self-paced eLearning, and an instructor-led component delivered via a virtual workshop over 2 days.

• Course Component 1 – Course participants must first complete the interactive self-paced eLearning component prior to joining the virtual workshop in October. They will learn about mental health problems, mental health crises, and skills to offer initial help to a young person developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.
• Course Component 2 – The instructor-led virtual workshop allows participants the opportunity to revise and  consolidate knowledge and skills in a group environment, and to apply their skills to specific scenarios.

Accreditation: After completing both components, participants can complete an online Accreditation Assessment to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (valid for 3 years).

This course is now sold out.

If you would like to be added to a waiting list, please contact Anna Bejanoff, admin@aen.org.au or 03 9639 3955.

Cancellation/refund policy: No refunds or substitution of attendees allowed after 31 August 2021. If participants are unable to complete the online component (eLearning) prior to 6 October, they have 12 months to finish the course. To receive accreditation, they need to source out another virtual training session/s. Participants can contact the Drug and Alcohol Education Specialists (training provider) direct to ascertain if another up and coming virtual session is available.

* A surcharge of 2% applies to all credit card payments. EFT is not available.

This course is designed so that participants can learn how to assist individuals to step out of their comfort zone and take responsibility for their own actions. Participants acquire the necessary skills and empowering strategies to move individuals from dependence to independence.

Topics include:

• Stepping outside their comfort zone
• Understanding the two types of motivation
• Getting into the right mindset

Facilitator: Martin Probost, Profound Learning (Biography)

Date:   Wednesday 20 October

Time:   10.00am – 12.00pm

Delivery:  2-hour online training session (Zoom details provided after registrations close)

Registrations Now Open! 

AEN Members: Please login to Member’s area prior to purchasing tickets to access the member rate.  

All prices include GST. *

• Members: $55 
• Non-Members: $110

Registrations close: 15 October 2021

Enquiries: Anna Bejanoff, admin@aen.org.au or 03 9639 3955.

Cancellation/refund policy: Cancellation notice of more than 3 working days prior to the event is fully refundable. Cancellation notice of less than 3 working days prior to the event, NO REFUND. Substitution of attendees is allowed.

*  A surcharge of 2% applies to all credit card payments. EFT is not available. 

This course is designed to provide participants with a practical understanding required for successfully working with the Victorian Indigenous Community. It also builds awareness of Indigenous issues and aims to eradicate apprehension or misconception about Indigenous people.

The program is tailored to not only provide a historical perspective but to also provide learning which can be applied in everyday situations. The training focuses on developing improvement of strategies targeted at Indigenous recruitment and employment.

Topics covered

• Introduction to concepts of identity, culture and Aboriginality.
• A glimpse at pre-colonial Aboriginal society and the foundation of Aboriginal cultural ideology.
• The changes predicated by settlement and the dynamics of colonisation within Aboriginal society.
• The Aboriginal community today
• The impact of past policies on the Aboriginal community today. How the community has evolved and survived these implications and strategies in working with Aboriginal people and communities.

Date:   Wednesday 27 October 2021

Time:   10.00am – 12.15pm, and 1.00 – 3.30pm

Delivery:  4.5-hour online training session (Zoom details provided after registrations close)

Facilitator: Jimmy Kyle, Bendigo Kangan Institute (Biography)

Registrations are now open!

AEN Members: Please login to Member’s area prior to purchasing tickets to access the member rate.  

All prices include GST. *

• Members: $110
• Non-Members: $165

Registrations close: 22 October 2021

Enquiries: Anna Bejanoff, admin@aen.org.au or 03 9639 3955.

Cancellation/refund policy: Cancellation notice of more than 3 working days prior to the event is fully refundable. Cancellation notice of less than 3 working days prior to the event, NO REFUND. Substitution of attendees is allowed.

*  A surcharge of 2% applies to all credit card payments. EFT is not available.

Venue: Victorian Arts Centre, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne.

More details to follow.