Mental Health First Aid Australia recognised Burgmann College as a Gold Level Skilled Workplace in Mental Health. Deputy Principal Amelia Zaraftis is a qualified trainer who runs the Mental Health First Aid course for almost all our staff. Upskilling staff and residents in the provision of mental health first aid is essential to Burgmann College as we recognise the prevalence of mental health issues and the importance of early intervention.
In addition to our staff award, each year Burgmann College trains all of its Residential Advisors, College Officers and Community Coordinator, a total of 24 residents, in Youth Mental Health First Aid. We have a pastoral care ratio of 1 Residential Advisor to 13 residents in the Village and 1 Residential Advisor to 18 residents in the Undergraduate area, along with our three College Officers.
Congratulations to our Burgmann team on their recognition for their hard work, and our special gratitude to Deputy Principal Amelia Zaraftis.
