How the self-employed can benefit from mental health training
Self-employment is becoming an increasingly popular option for Australian workers. According to a Global Data study, 2.2 million Australians were self-employed in 2021[1] – a 7.2% increase in self-employment from 2010. The reasons for choosing self-employment are...
Healing Country – culturally capable wellbeing support and the power of community
I am a proud Barkindji woman originally from the far west of New South Wales along the Darling River and have strong connections in South Australia. I come at the topic of mental health both from my experience as an Aboriginal woman, and as the Program Manager for...
Becoming a Mental Health First Aid Champion Community
The challenges of the past two years have been collectively overwhelming. Everyone has been touched in some way by the global pandemic and social turmoil within the world. At a local level, many communities have dealt with issues such as bushfires, floods, and...
Action plan – first steps to offering support
Exploring the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan ‘A’ is for Approach, Assess and Assist – the first steps to offering support Taking the first steps to provide support to someone experiencing mental health problems is easier if you can follow a...
Cultural Context Matters: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid
“Our courses are designed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Instructors to draw from their own unique and instrumental local cultural knowledge. This sets our training apart, as it is enriched with culturally informed and relatable content” Karen...
