Mental Health First Aid Training
Zonta Melbwest • September 6, 2024
Mental Health First Aid Training

Zonta Club of Melbourne’s West received grants from Hobsons Bay City Council and Ford Global Giving to sponsor community members to complete their accreditations in Mental Health First Aid. There were 4 successful training sessions, each held over 2 days, with up to 20 participants in each. The certificated course is run by Mental Health First Aid Australia trained facilitators to equip participants to recognise, support and refer people in the community who are struggling with depression, anxiety and other mental health related issues. This initiative was a great success.

TO BE UPDATED. Since 1923, Zonta International has contributed more that US$16.5 million to international projects to empower women and girls and improve their families’ lives, and the communities in which they live. This biennium alone, Zonta has committed US$4.03 million to efforts to prevent the root causes of gender inequality and violence against women and girls through education. Follow the link below to learn more about Zonta International Service Programs.

• Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women • Zonta Says YES to Gender Equality • Zonta Says NOW to Gender Equality & Climate Action https://zonta.org/ “Zonta Says No to Violence Against Women” is a Zonta International campaign to raise awareness of and increase actions to end violence against women and girls around the world. Launched in 2012, the campaign has raised awareness of the global pandemic of women's rights violations and has united Zonta clubs worldwide in conducting impactful advocacy actions to fight violence against women and gender inequality. During the 16 Days of Activism, 25 November - 10 December, all Zonta clubs and districts are encouraged to take local, national and international actions to influence lawmakers as well as advocate to change gender based behaviors to end violence against women and girls. Please visit the official site for more info. http://zontasaysno.com/