Research has found the Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid Course to be effective and culturally appropriate, empowering Aboriginal people and providing information that is highly relevant in assisting Aboriginal people experiencing mental health problems.
This course:
- is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of Aboriginal people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals
- is not a therapy or support group
- covers mental health problems including depression, anxiety, psychosis and substance use problems
- covers mental health crises including suicidal thoughts and behaviours, non-suicidal self-injury, panic attacks, traumatic events, severe psychotic states, severe effects from alcohol or other drug use, aggressive behaviours.
Facilitated by Mental Health Education Hub SA.
Target audience
Foundational course suitable for any Aboriginal and non-Indigenous adults.
Prerequisites
Nil
Course length and delivery method
14 hour course, typically conducted over 2 days
Only available face to face
Outcomes
The Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid course will teach you how to assist an Aboriginal adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence based Action Plan.
Upcoming courses
See the Mental Health Education Hub SA training calendar for a list of upcoming dates.
Cost
- $65.45 ($60.00 + $5.45GST)
- $0 for all SA public mental health workforce including placement students
An administration fee of $25.00 will apply to all participants if you do not attend without notice on the day, or cancel within 24 hours of the course commencing.
Registering for the session
All registrations are to be submitted using the online form. If you experience any technical issues, email forms@sa.gov.au.
If you do not receive registration status correspondence within 10 working days of registering, or have any other issues email MentalHealthEducationHub@sa.gov.au
The Mental Health Education Hub SA does not maintain waiting lists.
Course evaluation
We require all participants to complete an online evaluation form. It should only take a minute for you to complete and all information provided is confidential and anonymous. Your feedback assists us in maintaining and enhancing the quality of our programs.
Contact us
Email HealthMentalHealthLearning@sa.gov.au if you:
- have any issues or enquiries relating to this course
- need help completing the enrolment form.
- have not received a confirmation email after 10 days of enrolling