Youth Mental Health First Aid
Learn how to help young people experiencing mental health problems by participating in one of Council’s award-winning Youth Mental Health First Aid courses this year.
The 14-hour program teaches participants first aid skills to give initial help to young people who are in a mental health crisis situation or in the early stages of a mental illness.
The course covers topics such as anxiety, depression, psychosis, alcohol abuse and other drug issues and eating disorders.
This course is $30 to all residents within the Macedon Ranges Shire. For all other individuals, the cost is $100 per person.
| Date |
Time |
Location |
Audience |
Bookings |
| Saturday 9 and 16 February* |
9am-5pm |
Lancefield Neighbourhood House |
General community |
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| Monday 1 April |
6pm-10pm |
Kyneton Town Hall - Newman Room |
Refresher session |
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| Friday 3 and 10 May* |
9am-5pm |
Kyneton Town Hall - Newman Room |
School staff |
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| Tuesday 7, 14, 21 and 28 May* |
6:30pm-10pm |
Holgate Brewhouse - Woodend |
Men's course |
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|
Friday 14 June, Tuesday 18 and Monday 24 June*
|
9am-5pm
6pm-9:30pm
|
Gisborne Administration Centre |
General community |
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| Tuesday 3, 10, 17 and 24 September |
6pm-9:30pm |
Kyneton Town Hall - Newman Room |
General community |
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* You must attend all session to complete that course.
For more information, call (03) 5422 0275 or email lpolzot@mrsc.vic.gov.au
Sessions for teachers and youth service providers
There are separate Youth Mental Health First Aid courses available that are specifically for teachers and youth service providers within the Macedon Ranges.
For more information, email youth@mrsc.vic.gov.au or call (03) 5422 0337.