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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Why should you or your workplace do Mental Health First Aid?

Learn how to respond. Learn how to prevent.

View our public training dates and flyers below.

Did you know?
1 in 5 Australians—or 4.8 million people—will experience a mental illness in any given year. Mental health challenges are common and can impact anyone.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is for everyone.
This evidence-based course equips you to recognise, connect with and respond to individuals experiencing:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Psychosis
  • Alcohol and other drug use
  • Suicide
  • Trauma
  • Aggression
  • Panic attacks

We also cover:

  • Self-care

Training Options:

  • 2 days face-to-face (highly recommended)
  • Blended: Self paced online learning, 5 hours in person (workplace specific)
  • Fully online – Self paced online learning+ Group session via Zoom or similar (Workplace Specific)
  • 5 Hour Refresher – In person or online (Within 3 year accreditation period)

Why MHFA?

  • Become a certified Mental Health First Aider, empowered with the knowledge and confidence to make a difference.
  • Gain practical skills to support mental wellbeing in your personal and professional life.
  • Help strengthen the wellbeing of our Tasmanian community.

Workplaces benefit!

  • Receive de-identified feedback to assess training relevance, outcomes and value.
  • Create a mentally healthier workplace culture

View our 2025 Public Dates Flyer for MHFA 2-Day training, or reach out for tailored workplace solutions.

Ready to book? Scroll down to the calendar below and click on one of our upcoming public dates or contact us directly to arrange private training sessions.

Take action today. Together, we can make a difference.

MHFA 2 day 2025 public dates flyer

Workplace

Invest in wellbeing—Empower your workplace

Supporting staff wellbeing isn’t just a financial decision; it’s a strategic investment.

Why it matters:

  • Mental illness is the leading cause of sick leave in high-income countries.
  • Presenteeism—when staff are physically present but unproductive—creates significant risks and financial strain.
  • Stress, if unrecognised or unmanaged, can escalate into more serious challenges.

Consider This:

  • 1 in 5 people experience mental illness annually—how prepared is your team to recognize and support their peers?
  • Do your staff know what to say (and what to avoid) when a colleague is struggling?
  • Are professional support pathways part of your workplace toolkit?

Just as physical first aid is a workplace priority, mental health deserves equal attention.

How Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) can help:

  • Provides evidence-based strategies to lower absenteeism, detect early signs of distress, and accelerate access to professional support.
  • Promotes self-care and shared responsibility between employers and staff.
  • Builds confidence to support others—whether it’s a colleague, client, or stranger.

Training benefits:

  • Creates a mentally healthier workplace culture.
  • Equips all staff levels with practical, adaptable skills.
  • Offers accreditation and certificates of completion.

Let’s Talk Solutions
Learn how MHFA can strengthen your workplace and create a culture of care. Contact us to discuss tailored training options.

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