MHFA – Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches participants how to assist people who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Like physical first aid, mental health first aid is given until the person receives professional help or until the crisis resolves. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses are delivered under the authority of Mental Health First Aid Australia, by MHFA licensed instructors.
This course is intended for the public to gain an understanding of a first response approach to assisting an adult experiencing mental health concerns. The course introduces students to a range of mental health concerns, and through a five-step action plan, students learn how to respond to someone who is experiencing mental health concerns.
Like physical first aid, mental health first aid is given until the person receives professional help or until the crisis resolves. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses are delivered under the authority of Mental Health First Aid Australia, by MHFA licensed instructors.
This course is intended for the public to gain an understanding of a first response approach to assisting an adult experiencing mental health concerns. The course introduces students to a range of mental health concerns, and through a five-step action plan, students learn how to respond to someone who is experiencing mental health concerns.
Target Audience:
Designed for adults, over 18 years, interested in gaining skills in:
- Recognising mental health warning signs and risk factors
- Understanding risk factors for mental health problems
- Awareness of evidence based medical, psychological and alternative treatments
- How to give appropriate initial help and support to someone experiencing a mental health problem
- How to take appropriate action if a crisis situation arises.
Learning Outcomes:
- On successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a digital PDF Certificate of Completion. For participants who complete the online accreditation assessment will receive a digital PDF Certificate of Accreditation.
Learning Methods:
There are no formal assessments for this course. Participants who complete this course are eligible to complete an online Accreditation Assessment in order to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider for 3 years. More information: https://mhfa.com.au/firstaider
Program Benefits:
- Learn how to respond to someone experiencing issues with mental health
- Develop skills to support a friend, family member or coworker
- Make a difference to your community
- Improve your knowledge of mental health, supports and appropriate first aid strategies
- Improve your confidence in providing first aid to a person experiencing a mental health problem
- Decrease stigmatising attitudes
- Increase the amount of support available to others around you
Content:
- Depression
- Anxiety problems
- Psychosis
- Substance use
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Non-suicidal self-injury
- Panic attacks
- Traumatic events
- Severe effects of alcohol or other drug use
- Severe psychotic states
- Aggressive behaviours
Select a location
Australian Capital Territory
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost | |
| 17 & 18 November 2026 | 10:00 am - 05:00 pm | Belconnen | 16 | $420.00 |
New South Wales
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost | |
| 7 & 8 October 2026 | 09:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 6 | $420.00 | |
| 14 & 15 October 2026 | 09:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 10 | $420.00 | |
| 26 & 27 October 2026 | 09:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 6 | $420.00 | |
| 4 & 5 November 2026 | 09:30 am - 04:30 pm | Parramatta | 8 | $420.00 | |
| 18 & 19 November 2026 | 09:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 6 | $420.00 | |
| 1 & 2 December 2026 | 09:30 am - 04:30 pm | Parramatta | 10 | $420.00 | |
| 8 & 9 December 2026 | 09:30 am - 04:30 pm | Sydney CBD | 14 | $420.00 |
Northern Territory
No courses are currently scheduled, contact us to register interest.
Queensland
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost | |
| 15 & 16 October 2026 | 09:30 am - 04:30 pm | Milton | 10 | $420.00 | |
| 26 & 27 November 2026 | 09:30 am - 04:30 pm | Milton | 21 | $420.00 |
South Australia
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost | |
| 13 & 14 October 2026 | 09:30 am - 04:30 pm | Adelaide Percy Court | 6 | $420.00 | |
| 3 & 4 December 2026 | 09:30 am - 04:30 pm | Adelaide Percy Court | 14 | $420.00 |
Tasmania
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost |
Victoria
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost | |
| 19 & 20 October 2026 | 09:30 am - 04:30 pm | Docklands | 19 | $420.00 | |
| 29 & 30 October 2026 | 09:30 am - 04:30 pm | Frankston | 13 | $420.00 | |
| 19 & 20 November 2026 | 09:30 am - 04:30 pm | Docklands | 16 | $420.00 | |
| 14 & 15 December 2026 | 09:30 am - 04:30 pm | Docklands | 21 | $420.00 |
Western Australia
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost | |
| 15 & 16 October 2026 | 09:30 am - 04:30 pm | East Perth | 10 | $420.00 | |
| 8 & 9 December 2026 | 09:30 am - 04:30 pm | East Perth | 15 | $420.00 | |
| 9 & 10 February 2027 | 09:30 am - 04:30 pm | East Perth | 20 | $420.00 | |
| 7 & 8 April 2027 | 09:30 am - 04:30 pm | East Perth | 20 | $420.00 | |
| 10 & 11 June 2027 | 09:30 am - 04:30 pm | East Perth | 20 | $420.00 | |
| 10 & 11 August 2027 | 09:30 am - 04:30 pm | East Perth | 20 | $420.00 | |
| 12 & 13 October 2027 | 09:30 am - 04:30 pm | East Perth | 20 | $420.00 |
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