Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Course Information
Course information
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid Course is designed as a 14 hour course. The course is designed to be conducted in 6 modules; however, the delivery format is flexible.
The course covers
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing
- Mental health first aid interventions in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The course also covers the mental health crisis situations of:
- Suicidal behaviour/thoughts
- Panic attack/Acute stress reaction
The on-going mental health problems covered are:
- Depression
- Anxiety disorder
- Gradual onset psychosis
- Substance misuse
Cost
Your local instructor can inform you of their individual fees. Click here to view the list of instructors in your area.
Location of courses
The course can be conducted wherever an instructor can travel! For more information, download the PDF version of our brochure
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander MHFA Course Brochure
How to arrange a course
Contact any of the AMHFA instructors listed on the Instructor page. Most instructors are willing to travel but need expenses covered.
- Click here to view the list of instructors
- Click here to view the list of current courses
Latest News
- New! National MHFA Guidelines now available click here