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Our Workplace Mental Health First Aid Essentials training covers how to recognise warning signs, approach conversations with confidence, and guide someone toward further support.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"741\">This mental health first aid at work program strengthens empathy, communication, and connection, while helping reduce conflict, stress, and absenteeism. Combine our 60- and 90-minute sessions to create a tailored training plan that fits your team\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n<h3>Topics covered:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The mental and physical toll of ignoring early warning signs<\/li>\n<li>Recognising signs, symptoms, and common misconceptions around anxiety and depression<\/li>\n<li>A simple 3-step action plan to support someone in distress<\/li>\n<li>Practice based learning to build confidence and real world skills<\/li>\n<li>Everyday strategies to support your own mental wellbeing<\/li>\n<li>Building connection and empathy in the workplace<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Connection and Empathy<\/span><\/li>\n<li>How to strengthen your nervous system to better manage stress and adapt to change<\/li>\n<li>Techniques to regulate your nervous system and support long-term mental health and wellbeing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Mental Health First Aid Essentials Program benefits:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Support a mentally healthy and safe work environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Helps reduce stigma and prevent workplace discrimination<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Improve Communication and\u00a0 re<\/span><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">duce Conflict<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Lowers the risk of stress related physical injuries<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Encourages employees to prioritise their own mental health<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Reduces risks linked to unmanaged mental health concerns<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Enhance overall employee wellbeing<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Boosts productivity and lowers absenteeism through early support<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Meet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worksafe.qld.gov.au\/laws-and-compliance\/codes-of-practice\/managing-the-risk-of-psychosocial-hazards-at-work-code-of-practice-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WHS Legislation requirements<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Inclusions:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Confidential pre course interview &#8211; this will assist in tailoring content and addressing core issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Post course survey (providing invaluable feedback from workers)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Post course report providing feedback and recommendations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Certificate of course delivery and attendance record as evidence<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Downloadable Workplace \u2018AHA\u2019 Action plan<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Participants will receive:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Mental Health First Aid Essentials handout<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">4-week email series to review and encourage practice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Delivery format:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Face to Face Delivery<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">90 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Hands on training, an impactful learning style<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Relaxed and engaging training style<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Compatible Programs:<\/h3>\n<p>These short programs are ideal to mix and match to create the perfect workplace training for your team.\u00a0 Ideal for adding as a bonus training when you do your annual First Aid or CPR Refresher Training &#8211; 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