Professional Development

Scheduled professional development events

Events include programs, inductions, workshops, ceremonies, celebrations, seminars and webinars that provide learning opportunities that support your teaching and learning practice.

Recordings of previous events are available on the EDQS Webinar Recordings (staff login required).

For further information, please visit the EDQS Hub (SharePoint)

Workshops and Events

2026

Cairns Mental Health First Aid - 2 Day Course

Wed-Thu, 2-3 December 2026 | 8.30am - 4.00pm (AEST) on both days

The Standard Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) course is based on the international MHFA Guidelines. Curriculum content is evidence-based, and has been created with the input of mental health professionals, researchers, and consumer advocates.…

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Cairns Mental Health First Aid (Standard) Refresher Online

Fri, 6 Nov 2026 | 9am - 2.30pm (AEST)

This face-to-face course at JCU Cairns, Nguma-bada campus allows people who have previously completed the Mental Health First Aid - 2 Day Course, to refresh their knowledge and skills. This training is open to both JCU Staff and Students.…

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Townsville Mental Health First Aid - 2 Day Course

Tue-Wed, 24-25 Nov 2026 | 9am - 5pm (AEST) on both days

The Standard Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) course is based on the international MHFA Guidelines. Curriculum content is evidence-based, and has been created with the input of mental health professionals, researchers, and consumer advocates.…

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Townsville Mental Health First Aid - Conversations about Suicide

Fri, 27 Nov 2026 | 9am - 2pm (AEST)

This face-to-face course is for any JCU staff member and JCU student who is interested in learning skills in providing mental health first aid to someone who is feeling suicidal.

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For further information about any of the workshops or events listed above, please email edadmin@jcu.edu.au