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For Corporate Organisations

Mental Health Training for Corporate Organisations

Mental health is now one of the most significant — and measurable — risks facing Australian corporate employers.

$10.9B

Annual cost of untreated mental health conditions to Australian employers through absenteeism, presenteeism and claims

PwC / Beyond Blue / Black Dog Institute

36.9%

Increase in serious mental health workers' compensation claims since 2017–18

Safe Work Australia, 2024

The median time lost for a mental health claim compared to a physical injury claim

Safe Work Australia, 2024

The Risk, and the Solution

Mental health conditions now account for 9% of all serious workers' compensation claims

The financial and operational case for proactive investment has never been more clear. The median time lost for a mental health claim is more than four times greater than for a physical injury.

The most effective corporate mental health strategies don't start with EAP subscriptions or wellness apps. They start with people — specifically, with the managers, team leaders and senior staff who are closest to your workforce every day.

Mental Health First Aid training gives those people a shared language and a practical framework: how to recognise when someone is struggling, how to approach that conversation, and how to connect them with the right support. Organisations with trained MHFA first aiders in place respond faster to mental health issues, which means problems are addressed before they escalate into extended leave, compensation claims, or the quiet disengagement that drains team productivity for months.

“For every $1 invested in workplace mental health, Australian businesses see an average return of $2.30.”

— PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia

Your WHS Obligations

Corporate employers face growing legislative requirements

Under Australia's model WHS laws, psychosocial hazards — including work demands, poor support, role conflict and traumatic events — must be managed with the same rigour as physical workplace risks.

Safe Work Australia's Code of Practice on managing psychosocial hazards at work is now in effect across all states and territories, and regulators are actively looking at how organisations document and manage psychological risk. A structured training program — with records, participants and dates — is one of the clearest demonstrations of due diligence a corporate employer can show.

Our Programs

What We Offer for Corporate Organisations

Standard MHFA — 2-Day Accreditation

Nationally recognised certification for managers, team leaders and nominated mental health first aiders. Delivered as private group workshops at your premises or an external venue.

1-Day Mental Health Awareness Workshop

Whole-team awareness training — ideal for all-staff days, induction programs or leadership development cohorts. Non-accredited, certificate of attendance.

Psychological Safety Workshops

Tailored half-day and full-day workshops addressing psychosocial risk factors specific to your organisation — work demands, change management stress, hybrid work isolation, bullying and harassment.

Keeping Compliant — Psychosocial Safety Review

A structured audit of your current psychosocial hazard management protocols. Identifies gaps and provides documented recommendations to meet your WHS Code of Practice obligations. Starts with a free discovery session.

One-on-One Coaching

Targeted coaching for senior leaders, HR managers or managers identified as needing focused support. Addresses communication, leadership under pressure and personal mental health awareness.

Lunch & Learn Sessions

Short, engaging mental health education sessions for teams. Topics include stress and resilience, recognising burnout, supporting colleagues, and psychological safety in teams.

Ongoing Programs

Multi-session programs for organisations seeking sustained cultural change rather than a one-off training event.

Invest in the mental health of your organisation.

Book a discovery session or request a proposal tailored to your organisation.

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