Free mental health first aid training for young people

Published on 11 January 2024

This final course in the FUSE South West youth training program provides a unique opportunity to learn mental health first aid skills.

The free Youth Mental Health First Aid course aims to equip young people with the skills to recognise and respond to a friend, colleague or co-worker who may be experiencing or developing a mental health problem.

The course is tailored for 18–25-year-olds to gain an understanding of the latest research in the mental health field, and practice mental health first aid skills.

Participants will learn the three key actions for helping someone with mental health problems, and how to work through complex mental health first aid interactions.

Mayor, Cr Ian Smith said the course is a great chance for local small businesses to help their young staff members learn essential mental health competencies.

“They’ll gain confidence in addressing mental health challenges and promoting well-being,” said Cr Smith.

“These are valuable life skills for young people to have, which are relevant to homes, workplaces, schools, universities, sports clubs and more,” he said.

The two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid course will run on February 9 & 16 in Port Fairy, and is free for 18-25 year olds. Bookings can be made at www.moyne.vic.gov.au/FUSE

FUSE South West is funded through VicHealth - The Big Connect fund and is delivered by Moyne Shire in partnership with Youth Affairs Council Victoria, Glenelg & Southern Grampians Local Learning & Employment Network, Food & Fibre - Great South Coast, Barwon South West Public Health Unit, and Community Southwest.