Shine Bright Mental Health

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Education Services

We understand that navigating the NDIS system can feel overwhelming, especially when managing mental health challenges. That’s why we offer specialized support for NDIS participants with a focus on improving your overall well-being and functioning.

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Comprehensive Opioid Education and Harm Reduction Training

Comprehensive Opioid Education and Harm Reduction Training

Empowering Communities with Knowledge & Safer Practices

This detailed opioid education session provides in-depth understanding of opioid use, harm reduction, and workplace/community safety measures.

What this training covers:

  • Understanding Opioids – what they are, how they work and their effects on the body.
  • Opioid Use and Dependence – recognizing risk factors and behaviours
  • Harm Reduction Strategies – safer use, reducing risks and overdose prevention
  • Responding to Opioid Overdoses – in-depth training on emergency interventions
  • Naloxone Use – Practical demonstration on administration and myths vs facts
  • Opioid Crisis and Community Impact – understanding broader issues and how to support those in need

Who should attend this training?

  • Hospitality Staff (pubs, clubs, event venues)
  • Healthcare professionals, social workers and support staff
  • Employers and HR professionals in high-risk industries 
  • Community leaders, volunteers and harm reduction advocates

Session Pricing:

At Your Venue: $280.00 for us to 20 participants

At Our Office: Hervey Bay or Maryborough – $20.00 per person (minimum 5 participants)

Duration: 2 Hours (includes Q&A and practical demonstrations)

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Older Persons’ Mental Health Training

Shine Bright Mental Health offers specialised training designed for aged care staff, healthcare professionals, and community workers supporting older adults. This full-day professional development session provides practical skills and evidence-based knowledge to improve mental health care for older people.

Led by an experienced mental health nurse, this training covers essential topics including:

  • Mental Health in Older Adults – recognising and addressing depression, anxiety and late-onset psychosis
  • Managing Comorbidities – understanding how physical and mental health interact
  • Medication Awareness – Identifying polypharmacy risks and best practices in medication management
  • Organic Causes of Behaviour – recognising the impact of dementia, delirium and neurological conditions
  • Communication Strategies – practical techniques to manage complex behaviours effectively

Training Options:

On-Site at your Facility: we come to you for team based learning

Office-Based Training (Maryborough or Hervey Bay): Join a session at our professional training venue

CPD Hours Provided – Certificates of Participation Included!

Cost & Travel Information

On-Site Training: $2,200 (up to 20 participants) + Travel Fees

Travel Fees:
» Within 40 km of Maryborough: Included
» Childers: $50

» Bundaberg/Gympie: $120

» Sunshine Coast: $200

Office-Based Training: $120 per participant (minimum 10 participants)

Customised Content Available for $20

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