The AMHFA course
- is a 14 hour course.
- was developed in close consultation with key Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals and stakeholders.
- is delivered by accredited Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander instructors.
- covers social and emotional wellbeing and mental health issues in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, outlining the effects of colonisation.
- covers the significant loss and grief issues faced by individuals.
- provides information on the resilience and survival of Aboriginal peoples despite past government policies and practices.
- looks at cultural presentations of mental illness and distress.
- provides information on culturally appropriate first aid interventions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
- provides information on how to locate culturally appropriate mental health resources and services.
- includes inhalants and kava in the substance use section.
- language in the manual has been adjusted in an attempt to better suit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander course participants.
- contains a course workbook to assist with interaction during the course.
- includes Aboriginal artwork in all course materials.
- culturally appropriate DVD's developed specifically for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander audience are used
- includes an optional additional supplementary booklet on assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents (available from Feb 15).