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WELCOME TO OUR WELLNESS HUB
Foundations for Freedom are proudly an Indigenous registered business providing support and ancient mindfulness modalities for organisations and individuals in their mental health and well-being journey.
Whether you are looking to support your staff and reduce burnout with stress management tools, meditations and completing their Mental Health First Aid certificate, or perhaps are an individual wishing to engage in a program that can be taken at your own pace, then you have come to the right place.
44% of Australians aged between 16 – 85 years old have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder in their lifetime.
Are you ready to get Accredited in Mental Health First Aid?
WHY FOUNDATIONS FOR FREEDOM?
BECOME ACCREDITED IN MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
Karen is a licenced Mental Health First Aid Instructor with a calm and compassionate approach. All of our Mental Health First Aid course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of the common and disabling mental health problems.
This course is intended for the public to gain an understanding of a first response approach to assisting an adult experiencing mental health concerns.
They learn all the latest research and how to provide help in crisis and non-crisis situations, enabling all participants to know how, who and where to get help for themselves, their colleagues, friends and family.
The course introduces students to a range of mental health concerns, and through a five-step action plan, students learn how to respond to someone who is experiencing mental health concerns.
WHAT’S INVOLVED?
Course Content
• Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
• Mental health illnesses including depression, anxiety problems psychosis and substance use problems
• How to guide a person to support.
Crisis Situations
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Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
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Non-suicidal self-injury (sometimes called deliberate self-harm)
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Panic attacks
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Traumatic events
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Severe effects of drug or alcohol use
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Severe psychotic states
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Aggressive behaviours
FAQ’s
What can you expect from the Mental Health First Aid Accreditation?
- Knowledge and appropriate tools to handle crisis situations.
- Emotionally and culturally appropriate protocols to ensure the well-being of all people.
- Support and confidence for all participants to correctly identify and refer people in need.
- Connection, empowerment and improved personal mental health of participants & reduction of stigmatic attitudes.
What is the Course Structure & Inclusions?
12-hour course, delivered on site.
- 2 x 6 hour days
- 4 x 3 hour days
- 3 x 4 hour days
- If your organisation is a seeking a holistic well-being or mindfulness program to compliment the MHFA training, please email our team at admin@foundationsforfreedom.
com.au
Who can enrol?
- Everyone, aged 18 years and over.
- There is no prerequisite level of study or work to attend.
- If you are unsure about whether this course is for you, please email our team at admin@foundationdofrfreedom.
com.au
Does this course contribute any CPD Points?
Most professionals can claim attendance towards Continuing Professional Development (CPD) within their industry body.
What will course participants receive?
- A Certificate of Completion &/or Accreditation
- A copy of the most current Standard MHFA Manual
Are you ready to get started?
STORIES OF FREEDOM
Organisations we’ve worked with
‘Foundations for Freedom were engaged to provide several wellbeing sessions to WSA staff during RUOK. They are extremely professional in their approach and the service provided is flexible, adapting with us to meet our changing needs. Foundations for Freedoms staff are knowledgeable, confident, and friendly making all interactions positive experiences. All staff that participated in the sessions walked away rejuvenated’.
‘Karen from Foundations for Freedom regularly joins us as an Indigenous Student Mentor to assist with delivery of our RISE Program Student Engagement Days. Karen’s approach is always professional and caring, with an amazing personal touch and genuine “big sister” vibe towards students. Our staff and students who have worked with Karen have all recorded very positive experiences and she has a great ability to adapt on the run to any situation that arises.’
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Contact Us to Book Your Accreditation
Are you ready to get yourself and/or your team accredited in Mental Health First Aid? Submit your details below and our team will be in touch to arrange your booking.
