Work with our experienced facilitators and access the benefits of fully accredited Mental Health First Aid accreditation in the comfort of your own space – simple, online training.
Considering the prevalence of common mental health problems, you’ve likely been in a position to offer support to someone in need, but lack the knowledge or experience to take the first step. Identifying when someone is in need can feel difficult, and then intervening to offer initial support in a sensitive, appropriate way is even more daunting without a ready plan of action.
Many mental health crises aren’t immediately obvious, which means that many problems pass beyond our notice. But a trained Mental Health First Aider, knowledgeable in identifying signs and symptoms of growing issues, can provide life-saving initial support in the same manner as a physical First Aider in a physical health crisis. Upon successful completion of the Mental Health First Aid course and short online assessment, participants become accredited Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders), with accreditation valid for 3 years.
A Mental Health First Aid course gives you the knowledge, confidence and skills to recognise and respond to a health problem or mental health crisis. Course participants learn how to identify signs of common mental health problems, provide mental health information, and support others effectively. Learning outcomes include the ability to notice when someone needs help, follow a plan of action to stabilize crisis situations, and provide initial support until professional help is available. You’ll also learn how to guide friends, family, or colleagues to the help they need. Mental Health First Aid training helps you keep your community or workplace safe. The course is suitable for individuals, workplaces, and community based groups, and is open to any adult aged 18 and over.
Whether you’re looking for the tools to protect your community, or plan to improve the health & safety of your workplace, we make the knowledge & skills of MHFA as accessible as possible. Our course delivery options include online, blended, and in-person formats to suit your needs. Blended learning formats typically require participants to complete several hours of self-paced e-learning before attending a live session, either in-person or via video conferencing. We also offer non-accredited training options for those seeking prevention skills without formal certification. Our facilitators are experienced in running MHFA training in a wide variety of settings, always ready to help you understand and engage in the way you find easiest. We make the online experience as positive and accessible as our in-person courses with easy-to-understand training and dedicated support.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our online training is accessible from anywhere with an internet connection, removing geographical barriers and making it essential for individuals in remote or rural areas. You’ll join our facilitator for a customised version of your preferred course, gaining all the critical knowledge and skills to help you become proficient in identifying and intervening in crisis situations, providing initial support in a health crisis until professional help is received or the crisis resolves, and offering long-term support and guidance to those in need.
You’re provided with a nationally standardised e-learning package through Mental Health First Aid Australia, created through decades of up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge, and specific to your course. We’ll help you feel comfortable and confident throughout the group portion of your training, and provide an online learning experience that suits you with plenty of opportunities for discussion and practice.
Our courses are entirely evidence-based and supported by consensus between professionals and a diverse range of people with lived experience with mental health issues. Each MHFA course available online—standard, workplace, youth, and our refresher program—is designed to help you prevent, intervene, and provide initial support to people experiencing mental health issues or crisis situations until professional help is received or the crisis subsides, and to develop an environment that promotes wellbeing. You’ll also learn about the treatments and supports available for mental health problems.
You’ll learn to apply the ALGEE action plan to help in a crisis, and build the confidence to make an impact on the mental health outcomes in your workplace or community.
See the range of programs, MHFA and more, that we make available in an online format to help you access the training and support you need from anywhere in Australia at a time that suits you. Each course teaches participants how to recognise and respond to emerging or worsening mental health problems in adults, including common mental health problems. You’ll gain essential knowledge and confidence to identify signs and symptoms of a problem or mental health issue, and learn practical skills for supporting others facing mental health challenges. Course duration can vary, with options including two-day workshops or shorter online and blended formats to suit different schedules.
The primary adult-supporting-adult Mental Health First Aid course. Learn how to provide initial support to adults experiencing health problems in adults, offering assistance until professional help is received. Gain vital knowledge & skills to apply mental health first aid to adults experiencing a mental health issue or crisis, supporting peers in need in a comfortable setting with experienced facilitators.
Flexible, organised MHFA training for organisations seeking accreditation for staff. Our course equips your team to recognise and respond to a worsening mental health problem in the workplace, supporting early intervention and effective support strategies. Trained mental health first aiders learn how to support colleagues during a crisis until professional help is available or the crisis resolves. We provide the evidence-based standard MHFA course, adapted to best suit your goals and requirements.
Youth Mental Health First Aid training focused on recognising, understanding, and providing initial support for common mental health problems in youths aged 12-18, including how to identify signs, approach, and offer effective support.
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.
Improve your leadership, mental health awareness, and support skills with bespoke one-on-one training and counselling services.
In Australia, and also the wider world, mental health outcomes continually fail to meet the standards of a healthy, functioning society. It’s an issue that deserves our attention – to overcome stigmas and create an environment where people are supported through tough times. We believe it can be achieved with a dedicated response from everyday people.
The Mental Health Coach is our way to improve the support available to vulnerable people all throughout society in a tangible, lasting way. With knowledge from evidence-based training and the confidence to share experiences with peers, we work with you to make a difference.
Nick started The Mental Health Coach with this in mind. From his background as coach, counsellor, facilitator and leader of multidisciplinary teams, he came to understand the wide variety of ways different people engage with learning.
Through programs like the globally-recognised Mental Health First Aid training, TMHC reaches people throughout society. We help people build safer, stronger, more supportive places to work, live and grow. By sharing the knowledge and skills that help make an impact when it matters most, we can all work together to move the needle in the right direction.
We provide Mental Health First Aid training for anyone who needs it. See our options below to find the right course for your situation.
For small groups or individuals, we regularly run MHFA courses online, in-person, and in a variety of formats. Explore our upcoming programs and lock in your spot.
We offer group training, prepared to suit your workplace, team, organisation or group in online or face-to-face format. Explore the ways we can help you.
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Our online, Standard Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Essentials, Youth, and Rainbow Youth courses are aimed at adults aged 18+, while Teen MHFA is customised by age for students between years 7 and 12. We welcome everyone from any background, and host a range of sessions to cater to a wide array of learning styles, comfort levels and availability.
If you’re looking to attend a course by yourself, you’ll find specific information on each course on our Upcoming Training page.
Do you have a group or team seeking training? Talk to us – we frequently customise our courses to suit your availability, goals, and requirements.
After completing our course, we’ll walk you through the process of completing the 10-minute test to secure your three-year MHFA accreditation at no extra cost.
Three years, much the same as physical first aid certification, after which it’s a good idea to brush up on your skills and learn the most up-to-date information. We run Mental Health First Aid Refresher programs.
