Mental Health First Aid (UC Staff)

UC Medical and Counselling Centre are supporting the UC community by offering Standard Mental Health First Aid to UC staff at a subsidised fee of $150.00 (paid by the staff members department).

Led by a Licensed Instructor, Mental Health First Aid is a practical skills-based education program that equips people with the skills and confidence needed to recognise and respond to someone they know who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis. Grounded in research and guided by the voice of lived experience, this course provides high-quality, safe and proven mental health first aid literacy and skills training to strengthen the support available to all Australians.

Please note: Mental Health First Aid is delivered by UC Medical and Counselling Centre in-person only.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO KNOW: 16th APRIL 2024 (BLENDED COURSE)

• The course on the 16th April is presented as a blended course: a self-paced, eLearning component and a face-to-face component on 16th April.
• This course is available to UC staff only.
• The fee to attend this course is $150.00, charged to the staff member's department cost center. Staff should have approval from their manager and their cost center number ready upon registration.
• Upon registration, participants will receive an email to their staff email inviting them to complete the eLearning component. This must be completed before attending the face-to-face course. Failure to do so may result in failing the course.
  
• Location: 1C105.
• Breaks will be provided (food and drink not provided).
• At the end of the course, participants can complete an online accreditation assessment to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO KNOW: 20th-21st MAY 2024 (TWO-DAY COURSE)

• This course is presented as a two-day, face-to-face course on 20th and 21st May. Participation on both days is mandatory.
• This course is available to UC staff only.
• The fee to attend this course is $150.00, charged to the staff member's department cost center. Staff should have approval from their manager and their cost center number ready upon registration.
• Upon registration, participants will receive an email to their staff email inviting them to complete the eLearning component. This must be completed before attending the face-to-face course. Failure to do so may result in failing the course.
  
• Location: 2B03.
• Breaks will be provided (food and drink not provided).
• At the end of the course, participants can complete an online accreditation assessment to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider.

If you have any questions or enquiries, please contact UC Medical and Counselling Centre on (02) 6201 2351.