Mental Health First Aid Series

Module Options

As a part of the Mental Health First Aid series, QLS is offering four bespoke in-house training workshops:

  • Module 1 - Standard MHFA for Legal Professionals
  • Module 2 - Standard MHFA for Workplaces
  • Module 3 - Standard MHFA Community
  • Module 4 – Refresher Course (Accredited MHFAiders)

Module 1 - Standard MHFA for Legal Professionals

This course includes content, crisis situations, case studies and videos, tailored to the unique needs of a Legal Professional and adults working in the legal sector.

Workshop Content

Learn how to apply mental health first aid to adults across a range of common mental health problems and crisis situations arising in the Legal Profession, including:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Psychosis
  • Substance use problems
  • Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
  • Eating Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Traumatic Events

Learning Objectives

At the completion of the workshop participants will have the knowledge and understanding of substantive content dealing with:

  • Recognising and learning the warning signs of mental health problems in other adults
  • Knowledge about how to respond across a wide range of crisis situations where an adult may be at risk or harm
  • Using an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation
  • Knowledge and skills to be able to offer support, including being able to speak openly and accurately about mental health
  • Reducing stigma and increase support for adults experiencing and living with mental health problems
  • Applying self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider

CPD:  4 points for Blended Face-to-Face Course and 5 points for Blended Online Course

CPD Categories: Professional Skill (PS)

  • Complete a short assessment at the end of the course to receive a 3-year accreditation to be a MHFAider
  • A 12-hour course consisting of a choice from two blended learning approaches

Delivery

Blended Face-to-Face Delivery (min 6 – max 24 people)

  • Online self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by:
  • 4-hour face-to-face session

Online Delivery (min 6 – max 12 people)

  • Online self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by:
  • 5 hour video-conferencing session (1x 5 hour session or 2 x 2.5 sessions across 2 days) 

Price

Blended Face-to-Face 

  • Early Career Member (5 years or less practice experience who hold a QLS membership) - $149 (Inc. GST) plus any agreed travel costs
  • QLS member - $299 (Inc. GST) plus any agreed travel costs
  • Non-Member - $399 (Inc. GST) plus any agreed travel costs

Online

  • Early Career Member (5 years or less practice experience who hold a QLS membership) - $99 inc. GST
  • QLS member - $249 Inc. GST
  • Non-Member - $349 Inc. GST

Get in touch with us at QLSLPD@qls.com.au

Module 2 - Standard MHFA for Workplaces

Explore training that equips your employees in the workplace with the skills and knowledge to support someone experiencing a mental health problem.

Workshop Content

Learn how to apply mental health first aid to adults across a range of common mental health problems and crisis situations arising in the workplace, including:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Psychosis
  • Substance use problems
  • Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
  • Panic Attacks
  • Traumatic Events

Learning Objectives

At the completion of the workshop participants will have the knowledge and understanding of substantive content dealing with:

  • Knowledge about how to respond across a wide range of crisis situations where an adult may be at risk or harm
  • Using an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation
  • Knowledge and skills to be able to offer support, including being able to speak openly and accurately about mental health
  • Reducing stigma and increase support for adults experiencing and living with mental health problems
  • Applying self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider

CPD: 4 points for Blended Face-to- Face Course and 5 points for the Blended Online Course 

CPD Categories: Professional Skill (PS)

  • Complete a short assessment at the end of the course to receive a 3-year accreditation to be a MHFAider
  • A 12-hour course consisting of a choice from two blended learning approaches

Delivery

Blended Face-to-Face Delivery (min 6 – max 24 people)

  • Online self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by:
  • 4-hour face-to-face session

Online Delivery (min 6 – max 12 people)

  • Online self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by:
  • 5 hour video-conferencing session (1x 5 hour session or 2 x 2.5 sessions across 2 days)

Price

Blended Face-to-Face

  • Early Career Member (5 years or less practice experience who hold a QLS membership) - $149 (Inc. GST) plus any agreed travel costs
  • QLS member - $299 (Inc. GST) plus any agreed travel costs
  • Non-Member - $399 (Inc. GST) plus any agreed travel costs

Online

  • Early Career Member (5 years or less practice experience who hold a QLS membership) - $99 inc. GST
  • QLS member - $249 Inc. GST
  • Non-Member - $349 Inc. GST

Get in touch with us at QLSLPD@qls.com.au

Module 3 - Standard MHFA Community

This course equips adults with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise, understand and respond to a friend, family member, co-worker, or another adult, experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis.

Workshop Content

Learn how to apply mental health first aid to adults across a range of common mental health problems and crisis situations arising in the workplace, including:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Psychosis
  • Substance use problems
  • Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
  • Panic Attacks
  • Traumatic Events
  • Complete a short assessment at the end of the course to receive a 3-year accreditation to be a MHFAider
  • Face to Face (min 6 – max 24 people) 

Learning Objectives

At the completion of the workshop participants will have the knowledge and understanding of substantive content dealing with:

  • Recognising and learning the warning signs of mental health problems in other adults
  • Knowledge about how to respond across a wide range of crisis situations where an adult may be at risk or harm
  • Using an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation
  • Knowledge and skills to be able to offer support, including being able to speak openly and accurately about mental health
  • Reducing stigma and increase support for adults experiencing and living with mental health problems
  • Applying self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider

CPD: 12 points

CPD Categories: Professional Skill (PS) 

  • Complete a short assessment at the end of the course to receive a 3-year accreditation to be a MHFAider 
  • A 12-hour course consisting of a face-to-face learning approach which includes 2 x 6 hours sessions over 2 days

Delivery

Face-to-Face

2 x 6 hours sessions over 2 days

Price

  • Early Career Member (5 years or less practice experience who hold a QLS membership) - $149 (Inc. GST) plus any agreed travel costs 
  • QLS member - $299 (Inc. GST) plus any agreed travel costs 
  • Non-Member - $399 (Inc. GST) plus any agreed travel costs
Get in touch with us at QLSLPD@qls.com.au

Module 4 - Refresher Course (Accredited MHFAiders) 

Training for current and Accredited MHFAiders to stay up to date with mental health first aid knowledge, skills and information.

You are eligible for a Refresher course if you have completed a full MHFA course and accreditation assessment, within the last 3 years. 

Participants must provide a copy of your Certificate of Accreditation prior to the training. This can be accessed via your Mental Health First Aid Account.

Workshop Content

  • Engage with the latest research and keep your knowledge current
  • Revisit key actions for supporting someone in crisis situations 
  • Practice techniques in a safe, supportive setting that prepares for real applications

Learning Objectives

  • Gain practical guidance for challenging MHFA scenarios
  • Improve confidence in MHFA aid knowledge and skills
  • Connect with other MHFAiders, share experiences, and learn from real-life situations

CPD: 4 points for Blended Face-to- Face Course and 5 points for Blended Online Course 

CPD Categories: Professional Skill (PS)

  • You are eligible for a Refresher course if you have completed a full MHFA course and accreditation assessment, within the last 3 years. 
  • Participants must provide a copy of your Certificate of Accreditation prior to the training. This can be accessed via your Mental Health First Aid Account 

Delivery

Face-to-Face Delivery (Min 6 – max 24 people)

1 x 4-hour session

Online Delivery (min 6 – max 12 people)

Online video conferencing session (1 x 5 hour session or 2 x 2.5 sessions across 2 days) 

Price

Face-to-Face 

  • Early Career Member (5 years or less practice experience who hold a QLS membership) - $149 (Inc. GST) plus any agreed travel costs 
  • QLS member - $299 (Inc. GST) plus any agreed travel costs 
  • Non-Member - $399 (Inc. GST) plus any agreed travel costs

Online

  • Early Career Member (5 years or less practice experience who hold a QLS membership) - $99 inc. GST and agreed travel costs
  • QLS member - $249 Inc. GST and agreed travel costs
  • Non-Member - $349 Inc. GST and agreed travel costs

Get in touch with us at QLSLPD@qls.com.au

FAQs and Cancellation Policy

  • You will be invoiced within 7 days of the delivery of the workshop
  • In the event that you cancel the workshops and no further dates can be agreed upon or rescheduled, you will be liable to pay a 50% cancellation fee

Contact

QLSLPD@qls.com.au

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