In order to arm members of our society with the tools needed to identify and help the people in need the Rotary Club of Nyngan has been requested to organise the administration of the workshop. 

The course being offered and financed by Australian Rotary Health is a two-day Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Workshop and the nominal cost for this type of training can be up to $450 per person so Nyngan is truly fortunate to have been chosen.

The facilitator of the course is a fully qualified professional in the field of the mental health topics that he will be covering. 

These include suicidal behaviours, acute stress reaction, panic attacks, acute psychotic behaviour, depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia and bipolar.  

During the course you will be provided with the knowledge on how to identify the various problems or how to render the correct assistance until appropriate professional treatment is received or the crisis is resolved.

Like all first aid, Mental Health First Aid is something that we should all do because nobody knows when it will affect somebody close to us.     

If you are in a situation where you feel that your knowledge on the topic of mental health could benefit others, or you otherwise have a genuine interest in the topic please secure your seat fast because the class is limited to a maximum of 20 people and unfortunately that number cannot be increased. 

The workshop will be held in the Nyngan RSL bowlers bar between the hours of 8.30am and 3.30pm on Friday November 28 and Saturday November 29.

There is a fee of $30, which will cover the cost of the manual that you will be given and confirm the reservation of your booking.       

Morning tea and a light lunch will also be provided each day. 

If you want to know more or place a reservation please phone John Quee on 0419 481 441

Thank you and have an enjoyable week. 

John Quee