Upcoming
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Free 2-Day Mental Health First Aid Course
Facilitated by: Joyce Vidot – All Things Mental Health
Monday 15 & Tuesday 16 December
9:00am – 4:00pm
Venue: Howard Hall, 325 Whitewood Road, Howard Springs NT
Cost: Free for the community. To secure your spot, RSVP to Joyce at [email protected] ASAP
This nationally recognised course provides practical, evidence-based training to help community members:
Identify early signs of mental health challenges
Approach conversations with confidence, compassion and cultural sensitivity
Provide initial support until professional help is available
Strengthen supportive networks across families, workplaces, clubs and community groups
Joyce brings extensive experience in mental health education and community capacity-building, making this training highly valuable for anyone wanting to better support their community.
Upcoming 3-Hour Crisis-Support Workshop (April 2026)
Litchfield Mates: Catch Up & Chill Program by Litchfield Council supported by a Department of Health grant
Facilitated by: Joyce Vidot – All Things Mental Health
Date: To be finalised in the new year
Time: 1-4pm
Venue: 325 Whitewood Road, Howard Springs NT
Cost: Free for the community. RSVP required, details via Eventbrite releasing soon.
As part of the Catch Up & Chill program, Joyce will also be offering a short, practical workshop focused on supporting adults in crisis or severe emotional distress. This workshop provides guidance on recognising and responding to suicidal thoughts, crisis behaviours and emotional overwhelm, and how to safely connect someone to appropriate help. Although the workshop is delivered as part of the men’s program, it is also open to members of community groups who wish to build their skills in supporting individuals during times of crisis. Litchfield Council hopes this training will help make compassionate, informed support more accessible across our community.
Why training like this matters:
Many people in the rural area experience hardship or loneliness quietly. By learning these skills, the community becomes more confident in reaching out and supporting each other.
This training aims to:
Reduce stigma around talking about mental health
Encourage early help-seeking
Strengthen social connections and support pathways
Equip locals with practical skills that can genuinely save lives
Build a safer, more compassionate, more connected Litchfield community
Thanks to Joyce Vidot of All Things Mental Health, this training is offered at no cost to participants, making it accessible to anyone who wants to learn, grow and make a positive difference.
