SafeTALK - Alice Springs
2024-01-31 09:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Darwin) | Olive Pink Botanic Garden Gallery, 27 Tuncks Road, Alice Springs, NT, 0870, Australia
safeTALK is a half-day alertness workshop that prepares anyone, regardless of experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained helpers can recognise these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving mental health support.

ASIST - Alice Springs
2024-02-06 08:30 - 2024-02-07 16:00 | The Purple Shed, 15 Lindsay Avenue, East Side, NT, 0870, Australia
Suicide is preventable. Anyone can make a difference.
Two-day workshop in suicide intervention skills
Learn and practice a life-saving intervention model
Widely used by professionals and the general public
Please note there are 15 tickets in total for this training

Standard Mental Health First Aid - Alice Springs
2024-02-21 08:30 - 2024-02-22 16:00 | The Purple Shed, 15 Lindsay Avenue, East Side, NT, 0870, Australia
Learn the skills to assist an adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis in this 2-day workshop.
Please note there are 25 tickets in total for this workshop

safeTALK - Alice Springs
2024-03-13 09:00 - 12:30 | The Purple Shed, 15 Lindsay Avenue, East Side, NT, 0870, Australia

Youth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid - Alice Springs
2024-03-20 08:30 - 2024-03-21 16:00 | The Purple Shed, 15 Lindsay Avenue, East Side, NT, 0870, Australia
In this informative and strengths-based two-day course you will learn how to assist Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional support is received or the crisis resolves, using practical, evidence-based action plan. You will be grounded in social and emotional well-being from an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander perspective and explore strengths-based communication tips to engage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people.
All accredited training is available free of charge to pension card holders and Higher Education and VET students. For registration please email training@mhaca.org.au Evidence of pension card or current student card required.

ASIST - Alice Springs
2024-04-10 08:30 - 2024-04-11 16:00 | The Purple Shed, 15 Lindsay Avenue, East Side, NT, 0870, Australia
Learn the skills. Help save a life. ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid.
ASIST teaches participants to recognise when someone may be at risk of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop—ASIST can be learned and used by anyone.
All accredited training is available free of charge to pension card holders and Higher Education and VET students. For registration please email training@mhaca.org.au Evidence of pension card or current student card required

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid (Adult) - Alice Springs
2024-04-17 08:30 - 2024-04-18 16:00 | The Purple Shed, 15 Lindsay Avenue, East Side, NT, 0870, Australia
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid course will teach you how to assist an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan. This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of Aboriginal people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
All accredited training is available free of charge to pension card holders and Higher Education and VET students. For registration please email training@mhaca.org.au Evidence of pension card or current student card required

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth Mental Health First Aid - Tennant Creek
2024-05-15 08:30 - 2024-05-16 16:00 | Karguru Centre, 65 Staunton Street, Tennant Creek, Northern Territory, 0860, Australia
In this informative and strengths-based two-day course you will learn how to assist Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional support is received or the crisis resolves, using practical, evidence-based action plan. You will be grounded in social and emotional well-being from an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander perspective and explore strengths-based communication tips to engage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people.
All accredited training is available free of charge to pension card holders and Higher Education and VET students.
For registration please email training@mhaca.org.au
Evidence of pension card or current student card required.
Registrations to be submitted 3 days prior to the event

Standard Mental Health First Aid - Alice Springs
2024-05-22 08:30 - 2024-05-23 16:00 | Charles Darwin University Alice Springs, 10 Grevillea Dv, Alice Springs, NT, 0870
Learn the skills to assist an adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis in this 2-day workshop
All accredited training is available free of charge to pension card holders and Higher Education and VET students. For registration, please email training@mhaca.org.au Evidence of pension card or current student card required.
For more information email training@mhaca.org.au or call 0437 947 257
Registrations need to be received 3 days prior to the event

safeTALK - Alice Springs
2024-06-06 09:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-10 09:00 - 12:30 | Olive Pink Botanic Garden Gallery, 27 Tuncks Road, Alice Springs, NT, 0870, Australia
safeTALK is a half-day alertness workshop that prepares anyone, regardless of experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but are struggling with the pain in their lives.
Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained helpers can recognise these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving mental health support.
All accredited training is available free of charge to pension card holders and Higher Education and VET students.
For registration please email training@mhaca.org.au Evidence of pension card or current student card required.
For more information email training@mhaca.org.au or call 0437 947 257

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid (Adult) - Alice Springs
2024-06-19 08:30 - 2024-06-20 16:00 | Charles Darwin University Alice Springs, 10 Grevillea Dv, Alice Springs, NT, 0870
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid course will teach you how to assist an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan. This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of Aboriginal people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
All accredited training is available free of charge to pension card holders and Higher Education and VET students. For registration please email training@mhaca.org.au Evidence of pension card or current student card required
For more information email training@mhaca.org.au or call 0437 947 257

Standard Mental Health First Aid - Alice Springs
2024-07-24 08:30 - 2024-07-25 16:00 | Charles Darwin University Alice Springs, 10 Grevillea Dv, Alice Springs, NT, 0870
This two-day course teaches adults how to provide initial support to adults who are developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis. Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of the common and disabling mental health problems, how to provide initial help, where and how to get professional help, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and how to provide first aid in a crisis situation. As a participant you will gain improved knowledge of mental illnesses and their interventions, knowledge of appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with a mental health problem.
All accredited training is available free of charge to pension card holders and Higher Education and VET students.
For registration please email training@mhaca.org.au
Evidence of pension card or current student card required.

safeTALK - Alice Springs
2024-08-07 09:00 - 12:30 | Olive Pink Botanic Garden Gallery, 27 Tuncks Road, Alice Springs, NT, 0870, Australia
safeTALK is a half-day alertness workshop that prepares anyone, regardless of experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained helpers can recognise these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving mental health support.
All accredited training is available free of charge to pension card holders and Higher Education and VET students.For registration please email training@mhaca.org.au Evidence of pension card or current student card required.

ASIST - Alice Springs
2024-08-14 08:30 - 2024-08-15 16:00 | TBA
Learn the skills. Help save a life. ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognise when someone may be at risk of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop—ASIST can be learned and used by anyone.
All accredited training is available free of charge to pension card holders and Higher Education and VET students. For registration please email training@mhaca.org.au Evidence of pension card or current student card required.

safeTALK - Alice Springs
2024-09-17 09:00 - 12:30, 2024-10-16 09:00 - 12:30, 2024-11-20 09:00 - 12:30 | Olive Pink Botanic Garden Gallery, 27 Tuncks Road, Alice Springs, NT, 0870, Australia
safeTALK is a half-day alertness workshop that prepares anyone, regardless of experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but are struggling with the pain in their lives.
Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained helpers can recognise these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving mental health support.
All accredited training is available free of charge to pension card holders and Higher Education and VET students.
For registration please email training@mhaca.org.au Evidence of pension card or current student card required.

Standard Mental Health First Aid - Alice Springs
2024-09-18 08:30 - 2024-09-19 16:00 | Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education, Desert Peoples Centre Campus, 475 Stuart Hwy, Kilgariff NT 0873
This two-day course teaches adults how to provide initial support to adults who are developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis. Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems, how to provide initial help, where and how to get professional help, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and how to provide first aid in a crisis situation. As a participant you will gain improved knowledge of mental illnesses and their interventions, knowledge of appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with a mental health problem.
All accredited training is available free of charge to pension card holders and Higher Education and VET students. For registration please email training@mhaca.org.au Evidence of pension card or current student card required.

Free Workshops - Mental Health Week
2024-10-07 12:00 - 2024-10-10 13:00 | Alice Plaza, 36 Todd Mall, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, 0870, Australia
These 1-hour workshops will run 12pm-1pm from Monday 7 to Thursday 10 October at the Stress Less Hub at the Alice Plaza, Mparntwe/Alice Springs. A perfect opportunity to unwind during your lunch break!

Spots are limited, register at https://shorturl.at/xfINt

•Monday 7 October – Mindful Movement Workshop with Be.ME Movement Education
Be.ME Movement Education will facilitate a dynamic session of mindful movement designed to reduce stress and boost your energy. This workshop offers a refreshing way to practice self-care and leave attendees feeling revitalised.
• Tuesday 8 October – Exercise with Lucinda from Reclink Australia
Lucinda will facilitate a fun and energising workout session. Exercise can have a good impact on our mental health and emotional wellbeing. It not only boosts our mood, it also improves our cardiovascular and overall physical health. Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. This workshop welcomes all and is beginners friendly.
• Wednesday 9 October – Clay Making Workshop with Healing Studio
The Healing Studio will facilitate a therapeutic clay-making workshop. Engaging in the tactile process of working with clay promotes relaxation and can reduce stress levels. No previous experience is required.
• Thursday 10 October – Yoga with Federico
Federico will guide a gentle yoga class suitable for all levels. Yoga breathing practices and meditation can help calm and centre the mind and also help reduce anxiety and depression. Bring your own mat if you have one, some mats will also be available.

Aboriginal Youth Mental Health First Aid - Alice Springs
2024-10-09 08:30 - 2024-10-10 16:00 | Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education, Desert Peoples Centre Campus, 475 Stuart Hwy, Kilgariff NT 0873

Stress Less in the Plaza
2024-10-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Alice Plaza, 36 Todd Mall, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, 0870, Australia
Stress Less in the Plaza is on Friday 11 October 10am-1pm at the Alice Plaza, Mparntwe/Alice Springs. It is the feature event of Mental Health Week and focuses on community wellbeing. With speakers, information stalls, music by Shilo and Darcy Davis, dance fit workshop, kids’ activities and free massages. It’s a free whole community event. Come on down!This activity is supported by funding from the Northern Territory PHN through the Australian Government’s PHN Program.

I-ASIST - Alice Springs
2024-11-05 08:30 - 2024-11-06 16:00 | Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education, Desert Peoples Centre Campus, 475 Stuart Hwy, Kilgariff NT 0873
Indigenous Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training I-ASIST provides a culturally relevant framework for participants to learn how to use a unique 6 task model to provide a suicide first aid intervention, work with someone to develop a personalised safety plan to keep safe for now and connect with further help. This course has been developed by First Nations people with First Nations facilitators, to provide culturally appropriate suicide prevention training.
All accredited training is available free of charge to pension card holders and Higher Education and VET students. Evidence of pension card or current student card required. For registration please email training@mhaca.org.au

MHACA's Annual General Meeting
2024-11-12 17:00 - 18:30 | MHACA 14 Lindsay Avenue East Side, 14 Lindsay Ave, East Side, NT, 0870, Australia
We invite MHACA members and interested community members to join MHACA’s AGM.

Come along to hear about the work MHACA has been doing over the last year! Light refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP by 5 November. Call 8950 4600 or email info@mhaca.org.au

safeTALK - Alice Springs
2025-03-12 09:00 - 12:30 | NT
safeTALK is a half-day alertness workshop that prepares anyone, regardless of experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained helpers can recognise these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving mental health support.
All accredited training is available free of charge to pension card holders and Higher Education and VET students. Evidence of pension card or current student card required. For registration please email training@mhaca.org.au

Youth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid - Alice Springs
2025-03-19 08:30 - 2025-03-20 16:00 | NT
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants how to provide initial support to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional support is received, or the crisis resolves.
This strengths-based course has been developed and reviewed in consultation with Australia’s First Nations people. The course ensures participants are grounded in social and emotional well-being from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective, equipping them with the skills to provide mental health first aid in a culturally safe and informed way.
Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem, and the supports available, including cultural context to community-based care.
Using a practical, evidence-based action plans, course participants learn how to approach someone they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Participants also learn how to offer initial support and information and how to encourage the person to seek professional, cultural and other supports.
Adults who complete the course become Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders), equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide someone with mental health information and support when it matters most.
Click here for an AMHFA information flyer, or for a short introduction film click here
All accredited training is available free of charge to pension card holders and Higher Education and VET students. Evidence of pension card or current student card required. For registration, please email: training@mhaca.org.au
Information on this page has come from the AYMHFA website: https://www.mhfa.com.au/our-courses/adults-supporting-young-people/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-youth-mental-health-first-aid/
This course is recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality, and effective suicide prevention program.

I-ASIST (Indigenous Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)- Alice Springs
2025-04-09 08:00 - 2025-04-10 16:00 | Mercure Alice Springs Resort, 34 Stott Terrace, Alice Springs NT 0870, 34 Stott Terrace, Alice Springs NT 0870, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, 0870, Australia
Indigenous Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training I-ASIST provides a culturally relevant framework for participants to learn how to use a unique 6 task model to provide a suicide first aid intervention, work with someone to develop a personalised safety plan to keep safe for now and connect with further help. This course has been developed by First Nations people with First Nations facilitators, to provide culturally appropriate suicide prevention training.
I-ASIST is for Indigenous workforces, people who work with Indigenous communities, as well as schools, community groups, and sports clubs. Virtually anyone age 16 or older, regardless of prior experience or training, can become an I-ASIST trained helper
During the two-day interactive workshop, participants learn through powerful audio-visual learning aids, group yarns, skills practice and development through trainer-facilitated workgroups.
Participants in I-ASIST:

Learn the skills to provide a suicide first-aid intervention

Work to develop a personalised safety plan for someone with thoughts of suicide to keep “safe-for-now”

Connect the person with thoughts of suicide to further help

Acquire skills in an evidence-based intervention model, with the assistance of two LivingWorks registered I-ASIST trainers

Click here for information on the evidence supporting I-ASIST, or for a short introduction film click here
All accredited training is available free of charge to pension card holders and Higher Education and VET students. Evidence of pension card or current student card required. For registration, please email training@mhaca.org.au
Content on this website is sourced from the LivingWorks Website: I-ASIST & safeYARN » LivingWorks Education Australia

safeYARN
2025-04-30 09:00 - 13:00 | Mercure Alice Springs Resort, 34 Stott Terrace, Alice Springs NT 0870, 34 Stott Terrace, Alice Springs NT 0870, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, 0870, Australia
safeYARN is a suicide prevention program, designed to foster meaningful connections and open dialogues within Indigenous communities.

This culturally grounded training emphasises:

Story-telling and Connection: using yarning in a safe space for participants to share experiences, build trust and create a supportive network.
Cultural Safety: tailored content respects local customs, values and traditions, making it relevant to the unique needs of each community.
Early Identification: equipping participants with practical skills to recognise warning signs and provide compassionate support to individuals with thoughts of suicide.

Through safeYARN, we aim to build resilient communities where everyone feels connected, valued and supported. ​
Click here for information on the evidence supporting the safeYARN and I-ASIST programs, or for a short introduction film click here.
Price: Government/Business $95, Concession/Not for Profit $75
All accredited training is available free of charge to pension card holders and Higher Education and VET students. Evidence of pension card or current student card required. For registration, please email training@mhaca.org.au
Information about the safeYARN course has been sourced from LivingWorks Website: I-ASIST & safeYARN » LivingWorks Education Australia

safeTALK - Alice Springs
2025-05-07 09:00 - 12:30 | NT
LivingWorks safeTALK is a four-hour training that equips people to be more alert to someone thinking of suicide and better able to connect them with further help. Using a simple yet effective model, LivingWorks safeTALK empowers everyone to make a difference. With over 120,000 people attending each year, it’s the world’s fastest-growing suicide prevention skills training course.

In LivingWorks safeTALK you will learn how to reach out to someone thinking about suicide and help them keep safe by promptly connecting them to further support. Your role as a connector is the main focus of this training, which features:

Trainer presentations, facilitated discussion, and skills practice
Videos that illustrate what happens when signs of suicide are overlooked, and how you can contribute to safe outcomes when these signs are heard and addressed
Opportunities to further explore organisational applications of the training
A community resource person will be on hand at the workshop to support your safety and comfort

Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained helpers can recognise these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving mental health support.
The training is supported by over 50 peer-reviewed studies and government reports validating the impact of our programs
LivingWorks safeTALK participants learn to recognise when someone is thinking about suicide and connect them to an intervention provider, such as a LivingWorks ASIST trained helper. In this way, LivingWorks safeTALK participants build a safety network around these intervention providers and greatly increase their reach and impact.
LivingWorks safeTALK workshops can be arranged for your organisation or group, tailored to the needs of your staff, volunteers or members.
Click here to visit the LivingWorks Website, or for a short film about safeTALK click here.
All accredited training is available free of charge to pension card holders and Higher Education and VET students. For registration, please email training@mhaca.org.au Evidence of pension card or current student card required.
Information on this webpage has been directly sourced from the LivingWorks Website: https://livingworks.net/training/livingworks-safetalk/

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid (Adult) - Alice Springs
2025-05-12 08:15 - 2025-05-13 16:00 | NT
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants how to provide initial support to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional support is received, or the crisis resolves.
This strengths-based course has been developed and reviewed in consultation with Australia’s First Nations people. The course ensures participants are grounded in social and emotional well-being from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective, equipping them with the skills to provide mental health first aid in a culturally safe and informed way.
Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem, and the supports available, including cultural context to community-based care.
Using a practical, evidence-based action plans, course participants learn how to approach someone they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Participants also learn how to offer initial support and information and how to encourage the person to seek professional, cultural and other supports.
Adults who complete the course become Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders), equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide someone with mental health information and support when it matters.
Click here for an AMHFA information flyer, or for a short introduction film click here.
All accredited training is available free of charge to pension card holders and Higher Education and VET students. For registration, please email training@mhaca.org.au Evidence of pension card or current student card required.
The information on this page has been sourced directly from the MHFA Australia Website: https://www.mhfa.com.au/our-courses/adults-supporting-adults/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-mental-health-first-aid/
