Human connection is your greatest advantage

Julie Vigor

Mental Health First Aid

Building the confidence to recognise, respond

and connect when someone may not be okay.

Events on Eventbrite

Mental health is part of every workplace. When a colleague, team member or manager is struggling, many people don't know what to say or where to turn.

Under current WHS legislation, managing staff mental health is a legal obligation, not an optional extra. MHFA training is a practical,

accredited way to meet it.

As a Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Julie Vigor delivers accredited Mental Health First Aid training for individuals,

teams and organisations.

What is MHFA?

Mental Health First Aid is a nationally recognised, evidence-based training program. Participants learn to recognise signs of a mental health problem, provide appropriate initial support, and encourage professional

help when needed.

Under current WHS legislation, employers must identify and manage psychosocial risks such as high job demands and poor support, in the same way physical safety risks are managed. MHFA training builds genuine mental health literacy and early intervention capability within your team, and is a valuable part of meeting that responsibility, alongside your organisation's broader risk management approach.

“Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) place a duty on the PCBU (person conducting a business or undertaking) to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers, with health explicitly defined to cover psychological health.”

Participants learn to

Recognise signs that someone may be experiencing a mental health problem

Approach and have a supportive conversation with someone who may be struggling

Listen without judgement and provide appropriate initial support

Recognise when professional or crisis support is needed

Connect someone with the right professional and community support

Build confidence responding to mental health concerns, at work and beyond

Bring MHFA to your workplace

Private training builds a network of trained Mental Health First Aiders across your team. Sessions can run at your workplace or a suitable Brisbane venue. Online sessions also available soon.

Whether you're strengthening your wellbeing strategy or meeting your WHS obligations, MHFA gives your people practical, real skills for early intervention.

Interested in bringing MHFA to your organisation?
Let's have a conversation about what your organisation needs.

Events on Eventbrite

Julie Vigor
Founder, Connect & Rise
Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor

About Julie

Hi, I'm Julie, founder of Connect and Rise & The Future is Human movement, international keynote speaker, author and personal brand coach.

I have spent more than two decades working with humans across every walk of life, from kindergartens to prisons, from schools to TAFE to community halls, and the one thing I know for certain is this. When people feel genuinely seen, heard and valued, everything changes.

I believe that in a world increasingly shaped by AI, our greatest advantage is and always will be human connection and authentic personal brand.

I created the HEART Framework, a human first model for building connected high performing teams and workplaces, and the Micro Act Challenge, because I know that lasting change comes from small consistent human acts. I also created the SUPER Framework to grow your business through your superpower, which is your personal brand.

I have been featured in That's Life Magazine, spoken at Six Figure Speaker Live 2025 in Sydney and the International Level Up Summit, collaborated with NRL legend Johnathan Thurston, been publicly backed by Natalie Marr MP and was personally selected by Dain Walker, the King of Personal Brand, to join his exclusive global Personal Branders Club of exclusive

members worldwide.

I work with organisations and sales teams to build cultures where human connection drives trust, performance, productivity and more meaningful client relationships.

I help women build a personal brand that grows their business through authentic human connection.

Let's Connect and Rise!

Julie xxx

Julie Vigor

International keynote speaker, author, coach

Keynote Speaking Topics:

Julie Vigor is a keynote speaker helping organisations harness human connection

as their greatest competitive advantage in the age of AI.

CORPORATE

"The Future is Human Connection is the Competitive Advantage in the World of AI"

For organisations navigating AI, Julie shows why human connection is still your greatest driver of performance, retention and culture.

MOTIVATIONAL

Pick Up the Next Piece The Power of Connection in Life's Turning Points

A deeply human keynote for community events, fundraisers and women's events about finding your way forward through life's biggest challenges.

EDUCATIONAL

"The Future is Human - Connection is the Competitive Advantage in Schools

in the Age of AI"

In a world of AI, human connection will never be replicated. Inspiring educators to rediscover their spark & strengthen teams

Julie has spoken on stages across global organizations, events, and communities

LogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogoLogo

Contact Julie

Copyright 2026. Julie Vigor's Account. All Rights Reserved.