Mental Health Protect - Eligibility, Participation & Promotion

The below table details questions and their answers around the eligibility and participation requirements, as well as information on how to promote course delivery for Licensed Instructors for the Mental Health Protect course:

QUESTIONS	ANSWERS
Eligibility & Participation
Is there an option for veterans who are already trained in mental health first aid to only complete the veteran-specific part of the training?	Yes, veterans who are already trained in mental health first aid can express their interest in completing the veteran-specific part of the training. There are no restrictions on previous mental health first-aiders participating in this additional training, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.
What are the eligibility criteria for participating in the veteran-specific part of the training?	To participate, individuals must be a member of a veteran community, a family friend, or someone with a similar connection, including ex-serving and current ADF personnel. They need to meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the guiding document and self-declare their status during enrolment.
How will serving members find out about the course?	The program primarily focuses on ex-serving members, as it is funded by the Department of Veteran Affairs. While the program is open to current ADF serving members and their families, it is not actively marketed to them (current ADF serving members) due to ethical research agreements, but they are welcome to attend courses. If there are any concerns, please reach out for more information.

Promotion of Course
How should interested local RSLs and veterans express interest in the courses?	Interested local RSLs and veterans can be directed to the program website to submit an expression of interest. For custom group bookings, they can email the program – [e-mail] - with a list of names and organisation details. The program team will accommodate these requests as needed.
How will the program handle promotion and marketing?	The program will be promoted through various channels, including a national briefing for ESO members, social media, Google advertisement, SEO, marketing, and listings on relevant mental health websites. For privacy reasons, detailed lists of recipients will not be shared, but you can refer local contacts directly.