Mental Health First Aid (Standard) Funded with Andy Kelly
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| 2 x Mon, 5 - 12 May | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | Byron Community Center |
Introduction:
In this internationally recognised training you will learn how to assist an 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.
This is a 2-day (14 hour) course and will include a copy of the MHFA manual. Within a week of finishing, each participant is emailed a link inviting them to download and print off their certificate and to provide feedback on the course and the course presenter. Also, without further cost, each participant may choose to complete a brief 20 question assessment in order to achieve Mental Health First Aider Accreditation.
Please make sure that you give us a valid email address and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via sms or email.
Students are required to be 15 years old and above at the time of enrolment.
Click here to read our Refund Policy
We keep our class sizes small so that you get a better experience. Avoid disappointment, enrol early!
This is a 2-day (14 hour) course and will include a copy of the MHFA manual. Within a week of finishing, each participant is emailed a link inviting them to download and print off their certificate and to provide feedback on the course and the course presenter. Also, without further cost, each participant may choose to complete a brief 20 question assessment in order to achieve Mental Health First Aider Accreditation.
What to bring
- Pen and notebook
- Your own refreshments and lunch
Course Fees
Fee Free: This course is subsidised by the NSW Government if eligible through the ACE program.
To be eligible for this funding, you must:
- Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or humanitarian visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen; and
- Live or work in New South Wales; and
- Be aged 15 years or older; and
- No longer be at school or equivalent; and
- Provide the College with your USI at the time of enrolment (admin staff can assist you in obtaining a USI)
For more information on the ACE program eligibility criteria, click here or call our office on 02 6684 3374.
*As places and class sizes are limited, please provide a minimum of 48hrs notice if any unforeseen circumstances prevent attendance, so that a funded opportunity can be offered to another person. A $100 cancellation fee will apply to enrolled applicants that do not attend any sessions of the course without sufficient notice.
Full Fee: $295 (If you are not eligible for a fee free place)
Important information
Once your enrolment is completed you will receive a confirmation email. This email will include your receipt and inform you of the dates, times and venue for your course. It will also let you know of anything you need to take to class with you.Please make sure that you give us a valid email address and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via sms or email.
Students are required to be 15 years old and above at the time of enrolment.
Click here to read our Refund Policy
We keep our class sizes small so that you get a better experience. Avoid disappointment, enrol early!
Tutor Profile:
Andy Kelly
Andy is widely recognised as an expert in health, mental health and aged sector client-related behaviour management and he maintains a strong personal and professional interest in mental health, dementia, human relationships and behaviour. He is frequently engaged by organisations and professionals seeking guidance around human behaviour issues in the health, community services, aged care and tertiary education settings.
He is a Registered Nurse, Mental Health Nurse and Health Counsellor as well as a highly skilled, experienced educator and trainer. Andy is also an accredited Principal Master level Mental Health First Aid trainer. Andy brings a relaxed but engaging and passionate approach to training and his extensive clinical experience provides him with the stories that provide richness and relevance to the learning experience of workshop participants. Andy’s expertise has been recognised through nominations for the Margaret Tobin Award for excellence in mental health service in 2005 and 2011, and for the South Australian Nursing Excellence Award in 2003, 2004, 2010 and 2012, an acclaim he won in 2004.
Andy is widely recognised as an expert in health, mental health and aged sector client-related behaviour management and he maintains a strong personal and professional interest in mental health, dementia, human relationships and behaviour. He is frequently engaged by organisations and professionals seeking guidance around human behaviour issues in the health, community services, aged care and tertiary education settings.
He is a Registered Nurse, Mental Health Nurse and Health Counsellor as well as a highly skilled, experienced educator and trainer. Andy is also an accredited Principal Master level Mental Health First Aid trainer. Andy brings a relaxed but engaging and passionate approach to training and his extensive clinical experience provides him with the stories that provide richness and relevance to the learning experience of workshop participants. Andy’s expertise has been recognised through nominations for the Margaret Tobin Award for excellence in mental health service in 2005 and 2011, and for the South Australian Nursing Excellence Award in 2003, 2004, 2010 and 2012, an acclaim he won in 2004.
