Corowa District Landcare are providing free, 2-day mental health first aid training for community members.

This is an accredited training course that is recognised for 3 years and focuses on providing the skills to have mental health conversations with people who are becoming unwell or in crisis. The course also looks at risk and protective factors within a community and how we can start to address these.

Why come along:

• Learn practical mental health first aid skills

• Recognise common mental health signs and symptoms

• Provide initial help using a practical, evidence-based framework

• Seek appropriate professional help

• Respond in a crisis situation

Participants will receive a Mental Health First Aid Manual.

Training runs over two full days, so please ensure you're able to commit to attending both.

Please note, this is a 12-hour educational course, not a therapy or support group.

Day 1: Tuesday 25th November

Day 2: Wednesday 26th November

Time: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (both days)

Venue: Club Corowa, 30 Betterment Parade, Corowa NSW 2646

Facilitator: Bjelkie Lansdown from BLMC

Registrations close Tuesday 11th November and places are limited.

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/mental-health-first-aid-training-corowa

Lunch and light refreshments provided.

Enquiries: Please contact Meredith at Corowa District Landcare 0475 455 643 meredithmitchell@corowalandcare.com.au