Eva Burrows College provides valuable learning through its non-accredited courses. The courses are delivered in response to The Salvation Army, community and industry needs. The courses meet high standards, are practical with ideal class sizes, and are delivered by trained and experienced professionals.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training helps mobilise and empower adults in the workplace and community by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise, understand and respond to another adult experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis.
The course is designed to teach you how to assist an 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.
Face-to-Face
A 2-day course led by a Licensed MHFA Instructor. This course provides an understanding of the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in adults and how to provide initial help.
Course cost - $250
2025 Dates
EBC Parramatta Campus - 9am to 4.30pm
April 7 & 8
November 24 & 25
EBC Ringwood Campus - 9am to 4.30pm
May 6 & 13
June 24 & July 1
August 18 & 25
October 20 & 27
Blended
- Self-paced eLearning Program
- Instructor-led Zoom sessions
Component One: A self-paced e-learning component which takes 5-7 hours to complete. This component must be completed no longer than 3 months prior to the Component Two dates.
Component Two: 2 x Zoom sessions (2.5 hours per day), led by a Licensed MHFA Instructor.
Note: Each participant is required to have completed the eLearning program prior to attending the Zoom sessions.
Course cost - $250
2025 Component Two Dates - 1pm to 3.30pm (Zoom)
March 11 & 18
June 10 & 17
September 16 & 23
Refresher
Refresher courses are available for individuals that have completed a full 2-day Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) face-to-face course or a Blended Online Mental Health First Aid course, followed by the completion of an accreditation assessment within the last 3 years.
This course enables accredited Mental Health First Aiders to revise their knowledge and skills, and to extend their accreditation for a further 3 years.
Online: 5-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid Refresher Course
Course cost - $150
2025 Dates - 10am to 2.30pm
May 5
September 2
December 2
More information
Contact christine.pickens@salvationarmy.org.au to discuss this course
or
Email helen.maerz@salvationarmy.org.au to register your interest