Mental Health First-Aid training for unpaid carers in Maroondah

Next date: Friday, 29 August 2025 | 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM

Across two days, Maroondah City Council is offering unpaid Maroondah Carers the opportunity to participate in free Mental Health First Aid training.

Anyone can learn Mental Health First-Aid regardless of prior experience or training. Mental Health First-Aid is the help provided to a person who is developing a mental illness, or in a mental health-related crisis, until appropriate professional treatment is received or the crisis resolves.

This training is available to all unpaid Maroondah Carers. A carer is an unpaid person who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of illness, fragility, disability, or mental health and who could not cope without their support.

This workshop will increase your knowledge of mental health first aid, including:

how to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health
how to give appropriate initial help and support.

Upon completion of the training you will receive a 3-year Mental Health First Aid Accredited Certificate from Mental Health First Aid Australia. This is an educational course, not a therapy or support group.

Training details

Date: This training will be held over 2 sessions on Friday 22 August and Friday 29 August 2025. Participants must attend both days.
Time: 9:30am to 4pm
Venue: Realm, 179 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood.
Presenter: David Weeks, Out Doors Inc
Cost: Free for unpaid Maroondah carers
Participants must be aged 18 or over
Bookings are essential