Staff MHFA Ambassadors

Role of staff mental health first aid ambassadors

Our staff mental health first aid ambassadors help improve mental health literacy campus wide.

Our ambassadors:

  • Promote Awareness: educating others about mental health, reducing stigma, and encouraging open conversations.
  • Offer Support: Providing a listening ear, empathy, and resources to those in need of mental health support.
  • Encourage staff, students and student groups to get involved in mental health activities and workshops.
  • Assist the Counselling, Health & Wellness team in organising a campus wide mental health activity;  OR, organise at least one mental health related activity within your school/unit once a year.

Requirements:

  • Complete Changing Minds (on Moodle).
  • Complete the 12-hour Mental Health First Aid Training (Registration)
  • Commit to attending team meetings/discussions (once every two months).

If you're interested in becoming an ambassador, fill out our expression of interest form.

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