THRIVE | Mental Health First Aid Online Course – REFRESHER June 2027
23 June, 2027 @ 11:00 am - 30 June, 2027 @ 1:30 pm AEST
$395.00
Course participants learn about the latest research in the mental health field, work through complex mental health first aid interactions, and practice their mental health first aid skills across a range of mental health problems and mental health crisis situations.
Participants can complete a short assessment at the end of a course to extend their Mental Health First Aid Accreditation for a further 3 years.
Who should attend
Veterinarians, Nurses, Practice Managers, Students, New Graduates who are Standard/Tertiary/ATSI, Older persons MHFA accredited and due to expire before December 2026.
Learning outcomes
- Updated knowledge of mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, psychosis and substance misuse problems.
- Participants will practice practical, evidence-based communication techniques to reach out to those in need.
- Continued accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider for an additional 3 years on successsful completion of assessment.
Further details
Virtual workshop training
This component of the training has been tailor made for the veterinary profession and is facilitated by Andrew Thompson.
The training is strictly limited to 12 participants and will be delivered in two online sessions of 2.5 hours each session.
Workshop 1 – Wednesday 23 June: 11.00am to 1.30pm AEST (Sydney); and
Workshop 2 – Wednesday 30 June: 11.00am to 1.30pm AEST (Sydney).
The cost to complete this course is *$395.00 incl GST.
*This price includes an updated copy of the Mental Health First Aid manual (including Postage). You will need to have your MHFA manual handy during your sessions.
*Registration to this course is non-refundable and non-transferable so please ensure you are eligible and able to attend BOTH workshops.
To ensure your eligibilty for REFRESHER training you MUST email your current MHFA certificate to thrive@ava.com.au at least 2 weeks BEFORE the first workshop.
You can find your certificate by logging into your MHFA account using the email you registered with for your standard course. For any issues accessing your certificate please email: mhfa@mhfa.com.au
Testimonials
I found the course more relevant than I expected, and feel confident in being able to approach and aid someone that may need help. A great insight into mental health and breaking down the stigmas. Wonderful presenters. Thank youTamara, Orange Veterinary Hospital, NSW
A well put together course which is very relevant to anyone in a leadership role to help them observe and assist with any mental health concerns within the teamHelen Mooney, Broome Veterinary Hospital , WA
Our speakers
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- Mr Andrew Thompson
- Biography
Andrew started his Veterinary Nursing career in early 2003, spending time in GP, ECC, Bird and Exotics and even a Pet Funeral Company before joining the AIRC/CCG Team in early 2015. He has filled a number of positions at the VNCA on a divisional and national level between 2006 and 2012 and is a current committee member for the Australian Rainbow Vets and Allies.
As well as a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Andrew holds a Diploma of Counselling and is currently working through a Bachelor of Counselling. Andrew completed Mental Health First Aid Instructor Accreditation in December of 2020 after first becoming an Accredited Mental Health First Aider in August 2016. He is a member of the Australian Counselling Association and volunteers and works on a national telephone and chat hotline which he has done since 2013. Andrew regularly writes articles and presents on self-care, mindfulness, goal setting and other similar wellness topics for the veterinary industry as part of his consultant role at Crampton Consulting Group.
Andrew shares his home with his partner, Maple the chihuahua, Belladonna the cat and a bird called Turtle.
Andrew’s top self-care activities are roller skating and yoga, but obviously not at the same time.
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