By Carol Pugh, president of Stanwell Park CWA
We are very fortunate that Helensburgh Lions has offered to fund the delivery of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) in 2021. It is wonderful that two service organisations can work together to deliver this extremely important course.
The first course will be held over two Saturdays – 20 and 27 March. This time we will be using the CWA Hall at Stanwell Park. The course will run from 10am until 4.30pm. Due to the generosity of Lions there will be no charge – the manual and refreshments will also be provided.
Mental Health First Aid provides knowledge and skills that enable ordinary people to support someone who has mental health issues until they can receive treatment from a professional. It is designed for ordinary adults – you don’t have to have any previous training. Because it is a 12-hour course and there is a certificate available at the end, we ask that people commit to both days.
Want to attend? Contact Carol Pugh on 0432 385 524 or email carolpugh50@dodo.com.au or Ron LeMesurier on 0490 062 466 or ron@lemesurier.info .
In other CWA news, we held our first meeting on 2 February and welcomed two new members. We are hoping to be able to participate in more events this year and are already planning stalls and outings.
We have also been able to help a couple of students who needed a space for filming assignments – our hall was perfect for them. We are happy to help HSC students or tertiary students with a space, free of charge subject to certain conditions. Please call Carol on 0432 385 524.
Stanwell Park CWA welcomes new members. We have been supporting the community since 1946. Our next meeting is on 2 March at the CWA Hall, 15 The Drive, Stanwell Park, commencing at 10am. If you are interested, just come along.
