Mental Health First Aid

Accessible courses for everyone, everywhere

We offer full Mental Health First Aid accreditation courses to provide the knowledge and skills to offer life-saving support and improve the mental health outcomes in your workplace, school, network, or community.

What is Mental Health First Aid training and accreditation?

While MHFA courses come in many different formats, they all include the same evidence-based knowledge, relevant, useful skills and mental health awareness training. As a counterpart to physical first aid, they aim to enable people to provide early or emergency aid, and help introduce topics about mental wellbeing to make workplaces, schools and groups of people safer.

Mental Health First Aid courses are Australian-founded while providing internationally recognised accreditation, and are based on scientific evidence and the lived-experience of people with mental health problems.

How we approach Mental Health First Aid

We bring our work to everyone – any background, any culture – from enterprise-level corporations to schools and community groups. Everyone has a different approach, with their own requirements to access the training they need. So, we make it easy, engaging and welcoming for everyone we work with, customising our course to suit their needs.

We’d love to see as many people learn the crucially important skills & knowledge of MHFA as we can because it benefits everybody. Not just in creating safer, more welcoming places for vulnerable people both young and old, but also enabling healthier, more productive workspaces for businesses.

Why do MHFA with The Mental Health Coach?

Experienced Facilitators

MHFA is informed by the lived experience of people - something our facilitators are familiar with. We bring much of ourselves to each course, and use our experiences as counsellors, coaches, leaders, and people to help you connect and learn.

Customised Courses

Life is messy - whether it’s time, location, learning type, or anything else - we cater with full customisation. We prioritise accessibility, catering for in-person, remote, or unique content - we’ll make sure you get the MHFA that’s right for you.

Welcoming & Comfortable

Mental health can be a tough topic for many people. With deep respect for both the subject material and you, we make it easier to approach with a comfortable, safe atmosphere - and we even share a laugh from time to time.

Impactful Training

In whichever way you measure your impact - we take the same perspective. From healthier workplaces, to critical skills and confident, open conversations, we’ll aim for your goals and measure the outcomes together.

We Make It Easy

Mental Health First Aid certification is a well-understood benefit to any community, but not always easy to arrange. It is with us. We work with you to help access and integrate the powerful lessons of MHFA into your community or organisation.

Inclusive For All

Mental Health First Aid is for everyone - we aim to make it equally accessible regardless of your experience in life. We offer sensory aids, fidget tools, and customised courses to give you the best experience. Don’t hesitate to tell us what you need.

Online Mental Health First Aid Training

Full MHFA accreditation delivered in an accessible online format. We run regular online courses for the public and can arrange a private session for your workplace or community.

Standard Mental Health First Aid Training

The primary adult-supporting-adult Mental Health First Aid course. Gain vital knowledge & skills to support peers in need in a comfortable setting with experienced facilitators.

Workplace Mental Health First Aid Training

Flexible, organised MHFA training for organisations seeking accreditation for staff. We provide the evidence-based standard MHFA course, adapted to best suit your goals and requirements.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Mental Health First Aid training aimed at learning about the common mental health struggles faced by young people aged 12-18, including how to identify, approach, and provide effective support.

Teen Mental Health First Aid Training

Mental Health First Aid training for teens supporting teens. We cover the prevalence and impact of mental health issues, identifying signs and symptoms, and how and when to talk to a trusted adult. Perfect for secondary schools and other alternative youth settings.

Rainbow Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Tailored Mental Health First Aid training for supporting young LGBTQIA+ people, focusing on the unique challenges they commonly face. Our courses, available on request, are also provided as free or low-cost through grant funding, and include 6 months of post-program mentoring.

Mental Health First Aid Refresher

A short 6-hour session to extend your MHFA accreditation by another three years, covering actionable skills, up-to-date information, and practicing MHFA in real-life situations.

Not what you’re looking for?

We offer our Mental Health First Aid training in a variety of ways to suit your needs, but we also provide a range of other courses and services. If you’re not looking for MHFA accreditation, explore our other services to see how we can provide you with the training, education, coaching, or support you need.

I now feel confident to have conversations rather than just observe people’s behaviour.

I feel so comfortable now with providing mental health first aid to anyone in need.

Nick created a safe and engaging learning environment from the beginning, he was clear, articulate, relatable with a wealth of knowledge and a joy to listen to.

It is important to do to not only improve your understanding of mental health, but to give you the confidence to act in a mental health emergency

Nick knew his subject, dealt well with Zoom and facilitated the group really skilfully. He was considerate supportive and upbeat.

Explore our community sessions

Online Event

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Adults
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Australia-Wide
24th of April 2026

Initial Mental Health First Aid Training – Apr 2026

Get the skills you need to support a friend, family member, or colleague in this initial Mental Health First Aid program.
Paid
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MHFA Refresher
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Online
12th of May 2026

Mental Health First Aid Refresher Course – May 2026

Refresh your skills in Mental Health First Aid with our easy and accessible Refresher program.

Online Event

Paid
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Adults
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Australia-Wide
11th of June 2026

Initial Mental Health First Aid Training – Jun 2026

Get the skills you need to support a friend, family member, or colleague in this initial Mental Health First Aid program.

Online Event

Paid
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Adults
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Australia-Wide
13th of July 2026

The Working Mind

Transform your workplace culture, and your understanding of mental health at work, with The Working Mind.
Paid
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MHFA Refresher
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Online
17th of July 2026

Mental Health First Aid Refresher Course – Jul 2026

Refresh your skills in Mental Health First Aid with our easy and accessible Refresher program.

Online Event

Paid
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Adults
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Australia-Wide
7th of August 2026

Initial Mental Health First Aid Training – Aug 2026

Get the skills you need to support a friend, family member, or colleague in this initial Mental Health First Aid program.