Community
25 January, 2024
Course to tackle mental health
YOUNG people living in Moyne Shire will have access to a mental health course to be held in Port Fairy next month.
The free mental health first aid training program will be run by FUSE South West.
The program, aimed at young people between the ages of 18-25 years, will help equip participants with skills to recognise and respond to a friend, colleague or co-worker who may be experiencing or developing a mental health problem.
It will also help them 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 Cr 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 course will run on February 9 and 16 at Port Fairy’s Seacombe House.
Both sessions will run from 9am-5pm and bookings can be made at www.moyne.vic.gov.au/FUSE.
