Education Services
At Shine Bright Mental Health, we are committed to increasing awareness and understanding through education and knowledge sharing. Our education services provide much needed guidance to assist the community and businesses to gain knowledge that will help further our society in understanding mental health and how to utilise safer practices.
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)
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.
• 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
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
