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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid - October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Approximately 20% of Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year. Completing a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Course will help you to develop the skills to support a friend\, family member or co-worker. \nIn this informative and practical course\, you will learn about the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in adults\, how to provide initial help\, where and how to get professional help\, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective\, and how to provide mental health first aid in a crisis situation using a practical\, evidence-based action plan. \nMental health first aid skills learnt by participants in this course can be applied in any setting. Course content includes case-studies\, videos and resources tailored to the learning needs of community/public course participants. \nContent was clear\, engaging and easily comprehendible. I think the trainer summed up hours’ worth of my psychology degree in 5hrs and went beyond by giving me the confidence to apply it. I have already recommended this course! \n\n  \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\nThis course covers common and disabling mental health problems and crisis situations. Participants learn how to apply mental health first aid to adults across a range of situations\, including:  \n\n\nDepression\nAnxiety\nPsychosis\nSubstance use problems\nSuicidal thoughts and behaviours\nPanic attacks\nNon-suicidal self-injury\nTraumatic events\n\nUpon completion of this course participants will be able to: \n\nRecognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in adults\,\nUse an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation\,\nKnow the barriers to help-seeking and how to overcome these\,\nAssess for a range of crisis situations and provide initial support\,\nUnderstand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses\, risk factors and treatments and supports available\,\nApply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider.\n\n  \n\nOur Trainer\nDr Renzo Vittorino\n\n\n\nRenzo is the Course Director of the Graduate Internship Program at The Cairnmillar Institute. Renzo has extensive leadership and clinical experience spanning over 30 years. He has experience in working with individual and families\, community\, and organisational development. Renzo has extensive experience in the development and delivery of programs and training in trauma informed practice including the recently implemented Trauma Informed Leadership Program delivered to managers of Area Mental Health Services in Victoria in partnership with Centre for Mental Health Learning and Department of Health. \n  \n\n\n\nImportant Information\nThis workshop is subject to receiving a minimum number of enrolments. In the case we are unable to deliver the workshop\, participants may choose to reschedule to an alternative date or receive a refund. \nBy purchasing a ticket\, you are confirming to have read and agreed to the Enrolment Terms and Conditions set by The Cairnmillar Institute.
URL:https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/event/mental-health-first-aid-octobe-2026/
LOCATION:The Cairnmillar Institute\, 391-393 Tooronga Road\,\, Hawthorn East\, Victoria\, 3123
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SUMMARY:The Working Mind
DESCRIPTION:The Working Mind (TWM) is an evidence-based workplace mental health program developed by Mental Health First Aid Australia. Designed to create mentally healthy workplaces\, TWM equips both leaders and employees with the knowledge\, skills\, and confidence to recognise changes in mental health\, reduce stigma\, build resilience\, and foster psychologically safe workplace cultures. \nOur interactive professional development workshop is designed to meet the needs of both managers and employees\, providing practical strategies that can be immediately applied in the workplace. Through engaging discussions\, evidence-based learning\, and real-world scenarios\, participants will gain a deeper understanding of mental health and their role in creating supportive\, high-performing teams. \nThe workshop begins by exploring the mental health continuum and the importance of recognising the signs of good\, declining\, and poor mental health in ourselves and others. Participants will examine the impact of stigma in the workplace and learn how to challenge misconceptions\, encourage open conversations\, and contribute to a more inclusive and psychologically safe environment. \nA key focus of the program is understanding the relationship between stress\, resilience\, and wellbeing. Participants will explore common workplace stressors and practise applying the Big 4 Coping Strategies—simple\, evidence-based techniques designed to strengthen resilience and improve responses to everyday workplace challenges. \nManagers completing the full-day program will also develop practical leadership skills to confidently support the mental health and wellbeing of their teams. This includes recognising when an employee may need support\, initiating supportive conversations\, and identifying appropriate workplace responses that promote wellbeing while maintaining a positive and productive work environment. \nThe Working Mind complements Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) by focusing on creating a workplace culture where mental health is openly discussed and supported. Together\, the two programs help organisations not only respond effectively when someone is experiencing a mental health problem but also proactively build resilient teams and a culture where employees feel safe\, valued\, and supported. \nEligibility\nThe Working Mind is suitable for employees\, managers\, supervisors\, team leaders\, HR professionals\, and organisational leaders who are committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces. No prior mental health knowledge is required. \nTwo program options are available: \n\nManagers Program – 8 hours\, designed for those with leadership or people management responsibilities.\nEmployees Program – 5 hours\, designed for staff at all levels to build awareness\, resilience\, and confidence in supporting a mentally healthy workplace.\n\nThe program is available face-to-face or via live instructor-led online delivery\, making it suitable for organisations of all sizes seeking to strengthen workplace wellbeing and psychological safety.
URL:https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/event/the-working-mind-2/
LOCATION:The Cairnmillar Institute\, 391-393 Tooronga Road\,\, Hawthorn East\, Victoria\, 3123
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