Round 3: where are MHFA courses being held?

What is Mental Health First Aid?

What’s covered in the course?Explore mental health problems such as depression, anxiety problems, psychosis and substance misuse problems. Participants will then learn the practical, evidence-based communication techniques to reach out to those in need. Take-home resources include a 140-page manual, information sheets and facts sheets will also be provided.The course has been developed by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia and is delivered by Rosie Overfield from Provet/Crampton Consulting. Rosie is an accredited MHFA instructor and has worked in the veterinary industry for nearly 20 years.

Mental health first aid is the help provided to a person who is developing a mental health problem, or who is experiencing a mental health crisis. Like physical first aid, mental health first aid is given until the person receives professional help or until the crisis resolves.

Who can attend an MHFA course?

Cost

Veterinarians, veterinary nurses, practice managers, students and new graduates.

AVA in partnership with Provet, VNCA, BOQ Specialist, ARH and Greencross Vets is supporting this initiative. The cost to attend this course will be $495 which will cover instructor fees, manual, course materials, certification, catering and other mental health support information.

Working in the veterinary industry can be rewarding but it can also be challenging and stressful at times. This 2-day accredited course will increase your knowledge and confidence in helping loved ones, clients and colleagues with mental health challenges.

Registrations now openetouches.com/

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MENTAL HEALTHFIRST AID

This course is highly valuable and a great tool in the vet profession. I would like to see every vet clinic in Australia with a MHFA certificate holder within and have this recognised in the award as a legislated qualification.Sam Morton, Greencross

A wonderful initiative. Should be blanketed across all industries. We can not press forward fast enough with this training. It will save lives.Ashley Ruttle,Tamborine Mountain Veterinary Surgery

I am very glad I completed this course. Not just for personal growth but to take the practical skills back to my practice.Tracey Woods,Morley Vet Clinic

It was fantastic! The content and delivery were both of a high standard. Essential for all vet practices to be involved. Rosie made it a great experience for all of us.Patricia Clarke,Manly Road Veterinary Hospital

TOWNSVILLE9–10 Oct 20179am–5pmGreencross 251–255 Ross River Road Aitkenvale QLD

GOLD COAST11–12 Oct 20179am–5pmTBA

NEWCASTLE16–17 Oct 20179am–5pmAnimal Referral Emergency Centre4 Lang RoadBroadmeadow NSW

WOLLONGONG19–20 Oct 20179am–5pmWollongong Tennis Centre37 Foley StreetGwynneville NSW

GEELONG26–27 Oct 20179am–5pmGeelong Conference Centre Eastern Park Geelong VIC

ADELAIDE8–9 Nov 20179am–5pmProvet Unit C, 5 Butler Boulevard ADELAIDE SA

MELBOURNE24–25 Oct 20179am–5pmAnimal Emergency Centre (AEC)248 Wickham Road Highett VIC

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