World Mental Health First Aid Day

Mark your calendars! MHFA Day 2026 is officially coming on Wednesday 18 November.

Become an Instructor

Equip people in your workplace or community with the skills to have life-saving conversations.

MHFA for Health Professional Students

Join thousands of students learning to reduce stigma, respond in crises, and support peers

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Free training for the veteran community

Sign up for fully funded mental health and suicide prevention training for those who know, work with, or care for veterans.

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Turn your movement into momentum to raise funds for MHFA.

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Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFA Program has empowered communities and culturally informed support – now we need your help to reach more communities.

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Welcome to Mental Health First Aid

Imagine a world where we all have the skills, knowledge and confidence to help someone experiencing a mental health problem.

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9 Million

people trained worldwide

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50+ Countries

delivering our programs

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1.6 Million+

Australians trained

Find the training that’s right for you

Browse our range of courses based on your training needs.

Adults Supporting Adults

Adults Supporting Young People

Teen Peer-to-Peer Support

Courses for Current MHFAiders

Adults Supporting Adults

These courses equip adults with the skills to provide support to other adults across diverse populations and crisis situations.

Adults Supporting Young People

These courses empower adults with the skills and knowledge to support young people experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis.

Teen Peer-to-Peer Support

These courses empower young people with the practical skills to support each other.

Courses for Current MHFAiders

Explore our courses for current and Accredited Mental Health First Aiders to continue or further develop their mental health first aid skills.

Explore training pathways

Learn more about the benefits of embedding Mental Health First Aid training in your workplace, community, school or tertiary institution.

Community

Workplace

Tertiary Institution

School

Community

Increase community-led support for your community-based organisation, volunteers or members.

Workplace

Create a mentally healthier workplace by training managers and staff across all levels of an organisation.

Tertiary Institution

Adopt a whole-of-campus approach to supporting the mental health of students and staff.

School

Achieve a whole-of-school approach to supporting the mental health of young people.

Become an Instructor

Our intensive Instructor Training Courses are for adults with the relevant skills and experience to become a Licensed MHFA Instructor.

MENTAL HEALTH PROTECT

Free training to support veteran mental health

A range of fully funded flexible training programs to support the veteran community to assist others in mental health and suicide prevention.

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