TRAINING
Deni MHAG has been involved in supporting the delivery of Mental Health First Aid courses in Deniliquin and surrounds for the past 20 years.
Mental Health First Aid
for anyone. for everyone.
Most people are familiar with the idea of physical first aid courses that teach the
skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to life-threatening
emergencies and provide a first aid response across a range of
different situations.
Mental Health First Aid training adopts a similar approach.
Using a practical, skills-based action plan, participants learn the skills to recognise and respond to someone experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Individuals who complete Mental Health First Aid training are known as MHFAiders. Equipped with the skills to listen, connect, and offer support when it matters most, MHFAiders play a vital role in reducing stigma and promoting pathways to support for those experiencing mental health problems in our workplaces, communities, schools, and tertiary institutions.
Deni MHAG can organise facilitation of the following courses :
Adults Supporting Young People
Our Goal IS TO Train 20% of Deniliquin in MHFA
In Deniliquin - just like the rest of Australia - mental health challenges are part of everyday life.
Around one in five adults will experience a mental health condition in any given year. These challenges affect people across all ages, backgrounds and walks of life - from young people and parents, to farmers, business owners, shift workers and retirees.
Yet many of us still don’t feel confident knowing what to say or how to help when someone is struggling.
That’s where Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) makes a difference.
MHFA is a practical, evidence-based training program that gives everyday people the skills to:
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Recognise when someone may be developing a mental health problem or crisis
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Offer calm, informed support
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Connect them with professional help and resources
It’s a powerful tool in reducing suicide risk, encouraging early help-seeking, and creating a more connected, compassionate community.
Our goal is to train at least 20% of local adults in MHFA by the end of 2027.
That’s around 175 more people - parents, teachers, tradies, shop owners, farmers, coaches, volunteers - all equipped to step in and support someone when it really counts.
So far, around 950 adults in Deniliquin have completed MHFA training. With your help, we can keep growing this network of support.
Your donation helps fund free, local training and builds a stronger, safer Deniliquin for everyone.
Let’s make sure help is always close by.
