You will learn how to assist an adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence-based action plan.
Intervene early | Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in other adults.
Respond in a crisis | Assess for a range of crisis situations and provide initial support and how to respond across a range of crisis situations where an adult may be at risk of harm.
Offer support | Learn the skills to speak openly and accurately about mental health. Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation.
Reduce stigma | Understand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses, risk factors and treatments and supports available.
Reduce stigma and increase support for adults experiencing and living with mental health problems.
Why attend a Standard Mental Health First Aid training course?
Become an MHFAider
Adults who complete the course become Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders), equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide someone with mental health information and support when it matters most.
Improve knowledge
Evaluations consistently show that by attending a course, participants improve their knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and appropriate first aid strategies.
Improve confidence
Course participants report improved confidence in providing first aid to individuals.
This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with mental health problems and from the viewpoint of professionals within the mental health community.
Evaluations consistently show that MHFA training is associated with improved knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness.
It is also associated with decreased stigma and an increase in the help provided.
The Standard Mental Health First Aid for the Community course is an alternate online delivery pathway for our 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid course (for adults assisting other Adults). Blended MHFA courses include two components:
Course Component 1
A self-paced interactive eLearning (takes about 5-7 hours to complete).
Course Component 2
A 4-hour face-to-face workshop that is 2 sessions.
The course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals. It provides an overview of mental illnesses, risk factors, prevalence, and impact before taking a much closer look at the following mental health problems:
Mental health problems covered
Mental health crises covered
For more information, download – Standard Mental Health First Aid brochure.
Suitable for individuals, workplaces of all sizes, and volunteer and community-based groups.
Any adult (aged 18+) can attend.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Please Note: This course is not a therapy or a support group.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements
Participants will require suitable LLN skills to complete the following tasks/skills:
Requirements for completion
Participants need to attend 100% of this first aid training.
If they can’t, please contact our office for further arrangements.
To receive accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider, you will be required to complete an online assessment following training.
Certification Issued
This course does not form part of a Vocational Education Qualification.
Accreditation is provided by Mental Health First Aid Australia.
Upon completing the post-training online assessment, certification is issued as a Mental Health First Aider.
Certification Validity
Three (3) years from the date of issue.
We recommend you use the email address that is still valid in 3 or 6 years time.
Standard MHFA Refresher training is required within the three years, taken as either a:
Taking a refresher course ensures you can hold on to your certification of validity.
In the 6th year of the first course, the full course must be completed again.
How to book and get further information
To secure your space, full payment is required at time of booking.
We accept credit cards (Visa or MasterCard), or electronic funds transfer (internet banking).
Large groups and onsite pricing vary, please email, info@yourfirstaidtrainer.com.au to discuss the available options.
For more information, download our Instant Quote brochure – Standard Mental Health First Aid brochure.
Public Courses
With all our public courses we make sure we have great parking.
Group Courses
You will learn how to assist an adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence-based action plan.
Intervene early | Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in other adults.
Respond in a crisis | Assess for a range of crisis situations and provide initial support and how to respond across a range of crisis situations where an adult may be at risk of harm.
Offer support | Learn the skills to speak openly and accurately about mental health. Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation.
Reduce stigma | Understand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses, risk factors and treatments and supports available.
Reduce stigma and increase support for adults experiencing and living with mental health problems.
Why attend a Standard Mental Health First Aid training course?
Become an MHFAider
Adults who complete the course become Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders), equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide someone with mental health information and support when it matters most.
Improve knowledge
Evaluations consistently show that by attending a course, participants improve their knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and appropriate first aid strategies.
Improve confidence
Course participants report improved confidence in providing first aid to individuals.
This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with mental health problems and from the viewpoint of professionals within the mental health community.
Evaluations consistently show that MHFA training is associated with improved knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness.
It is also associated with decreased stigma and an increase in the help provided.
The Standard Mental Health First Aid for the Community course is an alternate online delivery pathway for our 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid course (for adults assisting other Adults). Blended MHFA courses include two components:
Course Component 1
A self-paced interactive eLearning (takes about 5-7 hours to complete).
Course Component 2
A 5-hour video conferencing workshop that is 2 x 2.5-hour sessions, either through Zoom or Teams.
The course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
It provides an overview of mental illnesses, risk factors, prevalence, and impact before taking a much closer look at the following mental health problems:
Mental health problems covered
Mental health crises covered
For more information, download – Standard Mental Health First Aid brochure.
Suitable for individuals, workplaces of all sizes, and volunteer and community-based groups.
Any adult (aged 18+) can attend.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Please Note: This course is not a therapy or a support group.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements
Participants will require suitable LLN skills to complete the following tasks/skills:
Requirements for completion
Participants need to attend 100% of this first aid training. If they can’t, please contact our office for further arrangements.
To receive accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider, you will be required to complete an online assessment following training.
Certification Issued
This course does not form part of a Vocational Education Qualification.
Accreditation is provided by Mental Health First Aid Australia.
Upon completing the post-training online assessment, certification is issued as a Mental Health First Aider.
Certification Validity
Three (3) years from the date of issue.
We recommend you use the email address that is still valid in 3 or 6 years time.
Standard MHFA Refresher training is required within the three years, taken as either a:
Taking a refresher course ensures you can hold on to your certification of validity.
In the 6th year of the first course, the full course must be completed again.
How to book and get further information
To secure your space, full payment is required at time of booking.
We accept credit cards (Visa or MasterCard), or electronic funds transfer (internet banking).
Large groups and onsite pricing vary, please email, info@yourfirstaidtrainer.com.au to discuss the available options.
For more information, download our Instant Quote brochure – Standard Mental Health First Aid brochure.
This course is held online through either Zoom or Teams, after booking, your instructor will contact you with the access details.
Or join our Face-to-Face public courses.
Public Courses
With all our public courses we make sure we have great parking.
Group Courses
