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Mental Health First Aid - "Conversations about gambling"

Recognise the signs that indicate someone may be experiencing harm from their gambling. Learn the skills to have an open, supportive conversation about gambling harm.

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Duration
4 hours
Cost
$99
Location
In person
Delivery Mode
  • In Person
Accredited

Available Course Dates

Date Time Location Available Spaces Cost
25 September 2025 10:00 am - 02:00 pm Hospitality Institute of NSW -Mullane's Hotel classroom 20 $99.00
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Mental Health First Aid - "Conversations about gambling" overview

The Conversations About Gambling course teaches participants how to provide initial support to someone who may be experiencing gambling harm or a gambling-related mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves. 

Course participants learn about the signs that may indicate a person is experiencing harm from their gambling, how to recognise and respond to suicidal thoughts and behaviours, and the interventions and supports available to encourage pathways to professional help. 

Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, participants learn how to approach someone they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Participants also learn how to offer initial support and information and how to encourage the person to seek professional help or other supports. 

Entry requirements

Students will need to meet the following entry requirements prior to course commencement.

  • Must be over 18 years of age.
  • Ensure they are able to attend the entire 4 hr workshop.
  • Have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) – Creating a Unique Student Identifier (USI) is free and will only take a few minutes. You only need to create a USI once and it will stay with you for life. To create a USI, go to: https://www.usi.gov.au/students/get-a-usi
  • Have a valid government issued photo identification card (passport, drivers license, photo card, proof of age card). Expired ID will not be accepted and certificates are not able to issued unless identity is verified.
Existing Skills & Knowledge
Students are required to have the following skills and knowledge prior to enrolment:

  • Reading & Writing: Learners will be able to read, understand, and write a range of documents related to mental health awareness, support strategies, and workplace policies.

  • Oral Communication: Learners will confidently engage in conversations about mental health, including listening to and responding to sensitive or unfamiliar topics in a respectful and supportive way.

  • Numeracy & Mathematics: Learners will interpret data and statistics related to mental health trends, risks, and support services in workplace contexts.

  • Learning Skills: Learners will research and stay informed on current mental health legislation, best practices, and support frameworks relevant to their industry.

  • Teamwork: Learners will collaborate with colleagues to promote a mentally healthy workplace and support co-workers experiencing challenges.

  • Self-Management: Learners will apply self-care strategies and manage their own wellbeing while maintaining professionalism in high-stress or emotionally challenging situations.

Suitable for individuals, workplaces of all sizes and volunteer and community-based groups.

Any adult (aged 18+) can attend.

  • Evidence-based: This Mental Health First Aid course is grounded in research and developed in collaboration with people who have experienced gambling harm, their supporters, and mental health professionals.
  • Rigorously evaluated: Studies consistently show that Mental Health First Aid training improves participants’ understanding of gambling-related mental health issues and increases their confidence in providing effective support.
  • Skills-based: Equips participants with practical strategies to recognise signs of gambling harm, initiate conversations, and provide appropriate support or referrals.
  • Internationally recognised: Trusted worldwide, Mental Health First Aid has trained over 6 million people across 25 countries to respond to mental health challenges, including those linked to gambling.

 

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to: 

  • Recognise the signs that indicate someone may be experiencing harm from their gambling 
  • Understand the prevalence of gambling problems in Australia 
  • Understand the continuum of gambling and the risk factors associated with harmful gambling 
  • Understand the motivations for gambling and the relationship between harmful gambling and mental health problems 
  • Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation 
  • Know how to recognise signs of and provide initial support to someone who may be at risk of suicide 
  • Know the barriers to help seeking and how to overcome these 
  • Understand risk factors and treatments and supports available for people experiencing harm from their gambling 
  • Understand relapse in the context of harmful gambling 
  • Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider.

    There is no accreditation for this course.

    This is a 4-hour in person course:

    All sessions are led by an MHFA trained and Licensed Instructor.

    In person
    • 38 Brookhollow Ave, Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153

    We can conduct the workshop at one of our venues or at your venue/workplace.

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    The Mental Health First Aid “Conversations about gambling” course is competitively priced, with payment accepted via credit card for your convenience. The course fee includes learning materials

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