EDUCATION
YOUTH WELLBEING FIRST AID TRAINING COURSE - YWHFA
Training modules will be
taught online or Face to Face
in these formats;
1hr or 3hr Online
1hr or 3hr Face to Face
Our tailor made Mental Health courses are targeted to parents and care givers of young people as well as first responders and anyone in the community who is around our young people which includes, tweens, teens, young adolescents and adolescents.
So let's face it, it's a course that we all should be doing!
These Youth Mental Health First Aid YWHFA courses, equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the concepts of mental health and to recognize, respond to, and provide support to young people who may be experiencing mental health challenges. We aim to empower participants to better understand these challenges and develop the confidence to provide meaningful support to young people in need.
Today’s youth face a range of pressures and challenges, including academic demands, social expectations, family dynamics, and exposure to trauma or adverse experiences, bullying and of course the increased exposure to social media and AI, just to name a few.
We have combined the experience and knowledge of lived experience parents, care givers and young people, as well as Doctors, Academics and professional trainers to create an education program that we are very proud to offer, in a practical and digestible format.
Our Bespoke courses are intended to provide participants with the following outcomes, skills and knowledge;
Develop an understanding of the unique challenges youth face and how to provide appropriate support to help them navigate these pressures while promoting resilience and wellbeing.
Address immediate safety concerns for a young person in the aftermath of a distressing or traumatic incident.
Know how to respond to emerging mental health crises, ensuring the safety of the young person and understanding where to seek immediate help or professional support.
OUR TRAINERS
MARY BLANKEVOORT
EDUCATOR & TRAINER - LinkedIn
Mary is an entrepreneur, trainer, and mental health who co-founded Metro Training in 2009, focusing on first, health and safety, and compliance consulting for various sectors. With a UNSW degree in Industrial Relations and Political Science, she has over 20 years of experience in training and development. A mother of two neurodivergent young adults, Mary’s late ADHD diagnosis inspired her to create inclusive spaces for learning. As a Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor with the Please Stay Foundation, she equips others to support young people in crisis.
SARAH DALTON
EDUCATOR & TRAINER - LinkedIn
Sarah is a speaker, trainer, mentor and creator of The RAPPORT Advantage™, a signature methodology based on the belief that strong relationships drive better communication. With 30 years of experience in sales and customer engagement, she's delivered over 1,000 workshops to more than 25,000 people across many industries including real estate, construction, government, and customer service. Her clients include Samsung, Bosch, Ray White and many more.
Sarah is an accredited DISC Advanced Profiler, Mental Health First Aid Accredited Instructor and proud R U OK? Ambassador. She combines behavioural insight, practical experience and genuine warmth to help leaders and teams navigate difficult conversations, build psychological safety and strengthen communication.
Empowering participants with the knowledge and skills to understand youth mental health concepts and recognise the physical, behavioural, and psychological signs indicating a change in a young person’s mental wellbeing.