Heart Place

22/08/2025

In Australia, there is a lack of culturally safe and trauma integrated healing responses for First Nations Peoples and the field of trauma research related to First Nations Peoples is still relatively new. Evaluative research that focuses on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families,....

20/08/2025

Hello Everyone,
Most of us at some point find ourselves in a conversation with a colleague, friend, family member or neighbour where you become aware they are struggling with their mental health.
Over our lifetime one in two people will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health problem yet a large majority for a variety of reasons will not access help or know how.
They may simply need someone who knows how to listen and possibly have some resources to share.
Mental Health First Aid Training gives you the confidence to engage in mental health conversations , conversations that can make a vital difference in someones life. Sometimes even be life saving.
Mental Health First Aid just like physical first aid has an Action Plan to support you in conversation. Also a manual and guidelines so you know what to do if someone is in crisis with suicidal thoughts, experiencing psychosis or a panic attack.
The Mental Health Station has been training in MHFA for over 20 years. Sydel Weinstein will be facilitating a training AUG. 28th & SEPT 4th located in our Training Room Upstairs at the Fremantle Fibonacci Centre. This is a 12 hour accredited training. Many workplaces now require MHFA. You can find more information on MHFA here: https://mentalhealthstation.org/mental-health-first-aid.
BOOKING is easy here: https://mentalhealthstation.org/mental-health-first-aid
We also have sliding scale of economy and partial scholarships. Email sydel@mentalhealthstation.org
Sydel has a wide experience over decades travelling out to workplaces and organisations around WA and can also be contacted to train at your workplace. We are already taking bookings for our 2026 calendar. Karen Green has now joined our team with a lot of experience to share as well and we will be strengthening our Blended and online offerings. We hope to hear from you soon! Sydel, Karen and the Mental Health Station Team. A project of Heart Place Proud partners of Act Belong Commit

18/08/2025

Resource for MHFA Day tomorrow. March 19th is the very Ist Mental Health First Aid day in Australia. Attached is a resource for you to enjoy on '25 Ways to Make Every Conversation Matter'
If you would like to develop your mental Health conversation skills the Mental Health Station off regular Community Trainings. We also travel out to your workplace or local organisation. Your trainer Sydel Weinstein has been training for over 20 years and was with the first group to train in WA.
Our next training is August 28th & Sept 4th located in our professional training room Fremantle. You can book here: https://mentalhealthstation.org/quick-booking-menu we also have sliding scale of economy available because we do not want economy to be a barrier to accessing MHFA training. Email Sydel@mentalhealthstation.org for partial scholarship enquiry.
TO CELEBRATE our very fist DAY we have a 10% discount on bookings of 2 or more into our next training email sydel@mentalhealthstation.org if you would like to gather together your friends and colleagues take advantage of this offer and celebrate MHFA Day with us.
Mental Health First Aid gives you the confidence and core skills to know how to engage in a mental health conversation and support someone who maybe experiencing a mental health problem. How to listen and have conversation and where necessary connect to a mental health professional. We cover Guidelines and best practice for panic attacks, psychosis, crisis with suicidal ideation, substance use and more. We look forward to hearing from you --Please share !

Looking for ways to spread the word to for this 19 August?

Download our ‘25 Ways to Make Every Conversation Matter’ resource for your office, school or community.

If you’re not sure where to put it, try:

🟢 By the microwave or elevators at work

🟢 In doorways of high foot traffic areas

🟢 Near your classroom door at school

🟢 On your local notice board

Learn more about at www.mhfa.com.au/our-day/

Have other plans? We’d love to hear them 👉 https://forms.monday.com/forms/90aa5004ddf21f1cde62117372584bf0?r=use1

12/08/2025

The Su***de Aftercare Service is a free culturally appropriate and person-centered support service.