Our Mission
Our vision is to empower people by increasing awareness and understanding of mental illness.
We deliver a range of mental health training to individuals, community members and organisations, empowering people to support and assist others experiencing a mental health problem.
We empower people living with a mental illness by providing recovery-focused support coordination for people with a psycho-social disability on the NDIS.
Mental health affects all Australians
Mental Health Training gives you the skills and confidence to support someone with a Mental Health Problem.
1 in 5 Adults in Australia will experience a mental health problem in any one year.
Mental health problems impact people’s physical health, relationships, and work.
Many people with a mental health problem don’t receive professional help
Our Training
Why choose Empowered Lives?
We bring knowledge, experience and passion for mental health to our training services.
Mental Health in the Workplace
Everyone wants to work in a healthy workplace.
Identifying mental health problems in the workplace increases early intervention which improves performance and increases productivity.
Flexible solutions to workplace mental health problems
Whether you want to train your staff in Mental Health First Aid, or have a tailored mental health training package for your workplace, Empowered Lives is here to work with you to make your workplace a mentally healthy one.
Mental Health Costs Australian Workplaces:
- $4.6 billion in absenteesim
- $1.6 billion in presenteesism
- $146 million in compensation claims per year
Mental health training is a good investment.
Australian workplaces can expect a return on investment of $2.3 for every $1 invested in mental health first aid training for staff.
Meet your WH&S obligations.
Workplaces with Accredited Mental Health First Aider’s assist organisations meet work, health & safety obligations.
Support Coordination
Empowering people on their recovery journey with support coordinators who have the skills and experience working with people with a mental illness.
I’m Kirsten
Principal Mental Health Trainer & Support Coordinator
Kirsten is passionate about mental health awareness and advocacy, and about empowering people to have the skills to support people living with a mental illness.
As a mental health trainer, she brings to her training a wide breadth of knowledge gained from her personal experience living with a mental illness, as a carer of children with mental health issues and her extensive and varied professional experience. With a focus on recovery and strength-based principles, she delivers training in a way that is accessible to all attendees.
0402-329-363
kirsten@empoweredlives.net.au
Work With Us
Empowered Lives is always looking for dynamic, passionate and recovery-focused trainers and support workers to join the team.
Whether you are already an accredited mental health first aid instructor, want to discuss ways Empowered Lives can assist you to obtain accreditation, want to provide other mental health training and workshops, we would love to hear from you.
If you’re a support worker or coordinator who understand mental illness, and works in the recovery model focusing on empowering clients, get in contact with us to discuss joining the team.
Suicide & Suicidal Thoughts
In Australia 1 out of 5 adults experience some form of mental illness, with many not receiving professional assistance. Around 2,800 Australians die from suicide each year, and for every one of those, up to 20 people attempt suicide. However, with intervention, support from family and friends, effective treatment and time, many people who have had suicidal thoughts, or attempted suicides can have long, fulfilling and productive lives.
Accredited Mental Health First Aiders can play a part to provide early intervention, referrals to relevant professionals, ongoing support and working together to ensure someone’s safety during a crisis.
Safety Plans
Safety plans – what they are, who can make one and why creating a safety plan for someone who is suicidal is important.
A safety plan is for people to use when they are feeling unsafe or suicidal – a plan to refer to and remind themselves of reasons to live, family and friends they can talk to, ideas of activities to do when they’re alone to aid when they are vulnerable.
Resources
Mental health problems affect one in five Adult Australians. Many people experience a crisis situation where they need additional support. Knowing where to go for immediate support and assistance is really important.
Contact Us
Ask a question or book a course or workshop below.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis – please call NSW Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511, or Lifeline Telephone 24-Hour Crisis Support on 13 11 14
For emergencies call 000 or visit your nearest hospital
