MENTAL HEALTH PROTECT™
Stakeholder resources
These resources have been created to help stakeholders, such as ex-service organisations (ESOs), promote free mental health literacy and suicide prevention training programs to their staff and members.
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All members of the veteran community are invited to participate in free mental health training, funded by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
Enrol today and be a part of creating a safer, more supportive environment for our veterans, currently serving defence members, and their families.
Places are limited.
Learn more and enrol: www.mhfa.com.au/protect
Gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to support veterans experiencing mental health problems through free mental health and suicide prevention training.
Enrol today in free training delivered by Mental Health First Aid International and LivingWorks.
Places are limited.
Learn more and enrol: www.mhfa.com.au/protect
Join a nationwide initiative to improve mental health literacy and prevent suicide within the veteran community.
This program is open to:
- Current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel
- Families, friends, carers, employers and colleagues of current and ex-serving ADF personnel
- Health care professionals and community members supporting veterans and their families.
Enrol in a course to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to recognise and respond to signs of mental health problems or crises.
By participating, you become an essential part of the network that ensures our veterans receive the care and support they deserve.
Learn more and enrol: www.mhfa.com.au/protect
Sadly, the veteran community in Australia experiences significantly higher rates of suicide compared to the general population.
This is where the Mental Health Protect program can help. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs, in collaboration with Mental Health First Aid Australia, is delivering a free, fully funded training program to the Australian veteran community.
Enrol in a course to learn the crucial skills to support a loved one, colleague or community member experiencing mental health problems.
By participating, you can make a difference in the lives of those who have served.
Learn more and enrol: www.mhfa.com.au/protect
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Share these inspiring stories from Mental Health First Aiders who are making a difference, one conversation at a time.
Mental Health First Aid Australia recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Australia. We acknowledge and pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the world’s oldest living culture and embrace their continued connection to land, waters and community. We pay our deepest respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging.
We recognise, value and celebrate diversity and act in the spirit of inclusion.
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The Mental Health Literacy and Suicide Prevention Training Program has been funded by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Be the first line of support
Gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to support veterans experiencing mental health problems or crises through free Mental Health First Aid and LivingWorks courses.
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