Mental Health First Aid Courses in throughout Australia.

Mental Health First Aid Courses run in your workplace by our Accredited ‘Principal Master’ Mental Health First Aid Instructors.

If you have a private group interested in a course in SEQLD then we can arrange to training for your teams ensuring that adequate spacing and COVID guidelines are adhered too. Please call us on 1300 199 849 to discuss a potential date for your employees.

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If you were faced with someone who was in the midst of a mental health crisis or experiencing an emerging mental illness, would you know what to do?

Our 12-hour Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course teaches adults how to provide support to adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis or developing a mental illness (e.g. the person is suicidal or has had a traumatic experience).

Just like physical first aid and the related courses, Mental Health First Aid is applied until the crisis resolves or that person undertakes professional help. Mental Health First Aid strategies are taught in evidence-based training courses authored by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia and delivered by accredited MHFA Instructors across the country. 

This course is not just for the workplace however, it is also suitable for work colleagues, parents, friends or anyone who may be experiencing mental health issues. The tools and skills gained can provide early intervention and support to someone who can then be referred on for professional treatment.

Mental health crisis situations covered are:

  • Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
  • Traumatic events
  • Severe effects of drug or alcohol use
  • Severe psychotic states
  • Aggressive behaviour
  • Non-suicidal self-injury (sometimes called deliberate self-harm)
  • Panic attacks

Developing mental health problems covered are:

  • Anxiety problems
  • Psychosis
  • Depression
  • Substance use problems

Did You Know:

  • Did you know that 45% of Australians between the ages of 16-85 will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime? (Source ABS)
  • It is estimated that untreated mental health conditions cost Australian workplaces approximately $10.9 billion per year and work-related mental stress Workers Compensation claims have doubled in recent years.
  • By 2020, the World Health Organisation estimates that depression will be the second leading cause of disability worldwide

Upon completion of the course you will receive a copy of the Standard MHFA Manual to keep and a Certificate of Completion.

*Source:  2007 National Survey of Mental Health & Wellbeing

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Real Mental Health First Aider Testimonials

*please note, all attendees are encouraged to submit anonymous feedback to Mental Health First Aid post the course delivery, therefore names cannot be viewed or published, only the feedback itself.

“Our instructor took the time to answer our questions and address any concerns. She presented the material brilliantly and allowed everyone the opportunity to share their opinions and own personal experiences with mental health issues”

MHFA Attendee

“The instructor made delivered the course content in a way that made the course very interesting and relevant. She had an excellent command of the topics at hand and was able to answer any of my questions in a clear and understandable fashion.

The instructor helped us to feel valued and included in each part of the course and reflected on how we were feeling. “

MHFA Attendee

“Amazing and very thorough instructor. Extremely impressed by the amount of time and effort she took to ensure all participants were engaging & asking questions “

MHFA Attendee

Enquire About Attending The Mental Health First Aid Course

Call on 1300 199 849 or complete the form below.

    Enquire About Attending The Mental Health First Aid Course

    Call on 1300 199 849 or complete the form below.