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Public Courses
Our public courses are open to anyone who wants to gain practical skills and confidence in supporting others experiencing mental health challenges.
Course Features
- Open to all members of the public
- No prior experience required
- Small group sizes (maximum 12 participants)
- Practical, engaging learning experience
- Certificate provided upon completion
How It Works
- View available course dates
- Book and pay online
- Attend your training session
Course Features
- Open to individuals. Any adult (aged 18+) can attend
- No prior experience required
- Small group sizes (maximum 12 participants)
- Practical, engaging learning experience
- Certificate and comprehensive MHFA participant manual provided upon completion
- You can complete the online short assessment at the end of a course to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider). Accreditations are valid for 3 years.
How It Works
- View available course dates
- Book and pay online
- Attend your training session
Public Course Schedule
Join one our upcoming face-to-face session in Hervey Bay or Bundaberg. Accredited Standard Mental Health First Aid training for individuals and community members.
23rd & 24th
September
Standard MHFA Course
Urangan Community Wellness Centre, Hervey Bay • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
10th & 11th August
Standard MHFA Course
Regional Business HQ, Bundaberg • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
What You Will Learn
Participants will gain practical skills to:
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems
- Approach and support a person experiencing distress
- Respond effectively in crisis situations
- Encourage appropriate professional help
- Support ongoing wellbeing and recovery
Who We Work With
We support a wide range of organisations and individuals across the Wide Bay-Burnett region, including:
- Aged care providers
- Community organisations
- Disability services
- Workplace teams across multiple industries
- Individuals seeking practical mental health skills
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