Mental Health First Aid Workshop

The Consulate General was delighted to support the Irish Support Agency in delivering a 2-day Mental Health First Aid workshop for representatives of Irish Community organisations in New South Wales

The Mental Health First Aid workshop was held on 19th and 26th November and hosted by the Consulate and the Irish Support Agency with support from the Emigrant Support Programme. The training was provided by mental health nurse Elaine O’Brien. A wide range of Irish community groups were represented including a number of GAA clubs, the Irish National Association, the Irish Support Agency, Sydney Queer Irish, the Darkness Into Light committee, the Rose of Tralee committee and the Consulate.

For more information on the workshop or the work of the Irish Support Agency please see www.irishsupportagency.org.au