FREE MHFA Standard Training: Upwey Mens Shed

Are you ready to make a positive impact on those facing mental health challenges?

Join our comprehensive Standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and gain the skills to provide vital initial support to those experiencing mental health problems.

Yarra Ranges Council in partnership with Upwey Mens Shed and Upwey Community Group is offering FREE Standard adult MHFA training to Yarra Ranges residents and volunteers.

What you will learn

By participating in Mental Health First Aid training you will guided by an accredited MHFA Instructor to enable you to:

Intervene Early: Recognise the warning signs of mental health problems in other adults

Provide Skills: Provides skills needed to speak openly and accurately about mental health

Respond in a Crisis: Respond across a range of crisis situations where an adult may be at risk of harm

Reduce Stigma: Reduce stigma and increase support for those experiencing and living with mental health problems

Complete expression of interest 

Dates: Saturday 16th & 23rd March 2024 (attendance for both session is required)

Time: 9am - 3:30pm

For further information call Mark McGuire on 0418 132 443 or email upweymensshed01@gmail.com.

Please be aware that eligibility for registration will be confirmed through an expression of interest process.

Expression of interest close on Friday 8th March 2024.