# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Introduction to Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: This introductory Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa course offers a practical, compassionate starting point for understanding mental distress and supporting others. 

Participants learn how to recognise signs, approach conversations safely, and guide someone toward appropriate help. 

Central to the course is Te Whare Tapa Whā, which we unpack as a holistic model that shapes how we view and respond to wellbeing in Aotearoa. 

Delivered by an Accredited MHFA Aotearoa Instructor with lived experience, the course blends evidence-based tools with culturally grounded practice, creating a safe space for learning, reflection, and strengthening community care.

This is an R18, and educational purposes only - it is not a support or therapy group. 

Special Introductory Offer $60pp
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/introduction-to-mental-health-first-aid-aotearoa/200030079959752
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Whangarei
- **state**: NO
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: CEW
- **lat**: -35.68423
- **long**: 174.30226
- **full address**: CEW, 1 Wilkinson Ave, Kamo,Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Introduction to Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa being held?
  - **A:** Introduction to Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm at CEW, 1 Wilkinson Ave, Kamo,Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Introduction to Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa?
  - **A:** Introduction to Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa is organized by Sharon Gibson - Pathways to Wellbeing.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Introduction to Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Whangarei, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Introduction to Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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