General News
18 January, 2024
Free training still available
MOYNE Shire's young adults will have a final opportunity to advance their skills through a free mental health first aid program.
The FUSE South West youth training program will provide the free course to help equip young people with the skills to recognise and respond to a friend, colleague or co-worker who may be experiencing or developing a mental health problem.
The course is tailored for 18–25-year-olds to gain an understanding of the latest research in the mental health field, and practice mental health first aid skills.
Participants will learn the three key actions for helping someone with mental health problems, and how to work through complex mental health first aid interactions.
Moyne Shire mayor Ian Smith said the course would be a great chance for local small businesses to help their young staff members learn essential mental health competencies.
“They’ll gain confidence in addressing mental health challenges and promoting well-being,” he said.
“These are valuable life skills for young people to have, which are relevant to homes, workplaces, schools, universities, sports clubs and more.”
The two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid course will run on February 9 and 16 in Port Fairy.
Bookings can be made at www.moyne.vic.gov.au/FUSE.
FUSE South West is funded through VicHealth - The Big Connect fund, and is delivered by Moyne Shire in partnership with Youth Affairs Council Victoria, Glenelg & Southern Grampians Local Learning & Employment Network, Food & Fibre - Great South Coast, Barwon South West Public Health Unit, and Community Southwest.