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About MHFA

What is Mental Health First Aid?

A practical, evidence-based program that gives everyday people the skills to support someone experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.

The Idea

Think of it like CPR — but for mental health.

Just as CPR gives someone the skills to keep a heart beating until medical help arrives, Mental Health First Aid gives people the skills to support someone in a mental health crisis — until professional help is available.

Developed in Canberra in 2000, MHFA is now one of the most trusted and widely used mental health training programs in the world, delivered across 50+ countries and completed by more than 7 million people worldwide.

More than 1.6 million Australians have been trained as Mental Health First Aiders.

Every course is developed by Mental Health First Aid Australia and delivered by licensed, accredited instructors.

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Who Delivers It

Led by an accredited instructor, not a script.

Sessions are run face-to-face by a licensed MHFA instructor who brings real workplace scenarios into the room, not generic corporate wellness content.

Small group sizes mean every participant gets the chance to practise conversations, ask questions, and leave with skills they'll actually use.

Instructor leading a Mental Health First Aid session
The Two-Day Course

What You'll Learn Across Two Days

On completion, participants receive a nationally recognised MHFA Certificate — valid for 3 years, issued by Mental Health First Aid Australia.

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Our Programs

A Program for Every Stage of Your Team's Journey

Mental Health First Aid — Standard 2-Day Course

  • Nationally accredited MHFA certification
  • Public sessions (Melbourne) and private group workshops
  • Certificate valid for 3 years
  • Max 24 participants per session

Psychological Safety Workshops — Custom Built Programs

  • Tailored for your workplace culture and specific challenges
  • Promotes self-leadership, resilience and respectful communication
  • Builds emotional awareness and practical communication skills
  • Groups from 4–25 staff, scheduled to suit your business

Keeping Compliant — Psychosocial Safety Review

  • Assess whether your organisation has appropriate psychosocial hazard protocols in place
  • Covers the amended WHS Act psychosocial legislation obligations
  • Discovery session to identify gaps and required steps

Custom Programs & Additional Formats

  • One-on-one coaching for business owners, managers, HR leads
  • Lunch & Learn sessions — informal, lunchtime mental health education
  • Team Synergy Days — off-site team bonding with a mental health focus

Ready to bring MHFA to your team?

Explore upcoming public sessions or get in touch to discuss training for your organisation.

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