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This blog covers workplace health and safety, mental health, resilience and psychological safety, with a focus on real-world application for regional teams.

Protection of our mental health is a critical thing to know and practice. Based on neuroscience and evidence, Resilience acts like a protective blanket over our brains. It can be learned and practiced... ...more
WHS
March 24, 2026•3 min read
I recently attended a Health and Safety Representative course facilitated by Bjelkie at the Jindera Coworking Space, and it was excellent. Bjelkie was knowledgeable, engaging, and used real life examples to make the content relevant. The venue was modern and comfortable, creating a great learning environment. This course has equipped me with valuable skills and confidence to enhance workplace safety. Highly recommend BLMC for professional and insightful training!
A couple of years ago I participated in a Resilience First Aid course, facilitated by Bjelkie Lansdown from BLMC. I realised how beneficial it was for enhancing my ability to recognise, understand, and strengthen my own resilience as well as providing me with the knowledge to better support my family and friends during their challenging times. Following this course, I reached out to Bjelkie to collaborate on a shorter program aimed at improving the mental health of community volunteers supporting victims of severe trauma. Bjelkie has been fantastic to work with and her knowledge and passion on this subject is evident in the way she presents these courses.
We’ve had the privilege of working with Bjelkie for over 15 years, completing around 10 different courses with her—and every single one has been outstanding! Her ability to speak from genuine lived experience deeply resonates with our team, far more than any other consultant we've worked with. Her teaching methods are incredibly diverse and tailored to suit the unique personalities of her clients, keeping sessions engaging and impactful. The mindset shift she’s inspired around mental health and resilience has been nothing short of transformative. The new Jinder Co-Working Space adds even more value—such a fantastic environment to learn in! And let’s not forget the amazing sausage rolls from the café next door that make morning tea a real treat. Spending time with her feels more like connecting with a trusted friend than attending a training session. Highly, highly recommend her to anyone looking for impactful, meaningful development.
Resilience First Aid training presented by Bjelkie was amazing. Not only did it provide tools and resources to make a positive impact on the mental health of others but opened my own eyes in looking after my own. I always considered myself to be resilience but now l have a measure on just how resilience l really am and what l can do to build that resilience within me and others. Well worth doing the course, even if you can not do the two full days to become accredited try the 2.5 hour Resilience First Aid Starter Training. This will provide enough insight to nurturing a resilient workforce. Highly Highly recommend any training Bjelkie delivers
I attended the Resilience First Aid Starter Training, would recommend! Engaging presenter with very applicable information to not only the workplace, but over all areas of life.
I have completed Mental Health & Resilience First Aid Training with BL and found the content and delivery. Not only is it relevant for my clients, I'm taking learnings home for my kids, family and friends. We all need to be more resilient, and we need the skills to identify and address mental health issues before they become overwhelming. This is the first step!
Great course!! Bjelkie runs a great class with a very open and welcoming vibe. Highly recommend
Very professional; Brought her many years of experience to our organisation to identify and report back to us on our area's for improvement in complying to safety standards - with a practical list of recommendations appropriate to the size of our organisation, to direct us in our path forward. Highly recommended.
Bjelkie is always professional and one of the most authentic people I know. Her knowledge and expertise have been a huge asset to many organisations I have worked for.
Bjelkie is a great trainer and provides content that is valuable and current. Important part to our team.
Mental Health Aid Refresher, excellent course very informative. Recommend to anyone looking to do this course.
BLMC has been working with DLG on WHS practices. We all know WHS is a sensitive topic within the workplace, but BLMC guidance with all levels of employees has made the world of difference to everyone within our workplace.
A very informative, well structured and well lead training. Highly recommend.
Training and stretching, classes are amazing!
Very knowledgeable
Bjelke is a great trainer - empathetic, approachable and easy to relate to. Combined with the course material this has been one of the best trainings I have ever attended.
The Resilience First Aid Program provided practical tools and language to better understand resilience and stress responses. It encouraged reflection and gave me greater confidence to support both my own wellbeing and others around me.
This course really opened up my mind in the impact anyone can have in someone’s life. With these tools and techniques I have gained a huge confidence within myself and how I can make a impact in the community and work place!
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