Workplaces
Explore training that equips your workplace community with the skills and knowledge to support someone experiencing a mental health problem.
1 in 5
Australians will experience a mental health problem in any given year.
$10.8 billion
The annual cost of untreated mental illness on Australian businesses.
9 in 10
Employees believe mental health in the workplace is important.
Why Choose Mental Health First Aid?
A mentally healthy and supportive workplace is the key to driving employee well-being, productivity and, ultimately, business success.
Mental Health First Aid is a practical, skills-based education program that equips adults in the workplace with the skills and confidence needed to recognise and respond to a co-worker or another adult experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Grounded in research and guided by the voice of lived experience, our courses provide high-quality, safe and proven mental health first aid literacy and skills training to strengthen the support available to all Australians.
Mentally healthy workplaces are good for business
Every year, 1 in 5 Australians will experience a common mental illness. That means that every day, millions of Australians go to work while experiencing a mental health problem – and the impact of this can be enormous, affecting workplace productivity, performance and employee well-being.
Given that the average Australian worker will spend close to one third of their lives at work, the workplace is an ideal place for early intervention and supports for those experiencing or living with mental illness.
Understanding how to talk about mental health and having the confidence and knowledge to help someone in need are important skills that everyone in the workplace can learn.
This is where Mental Health First Aid training can help support organisations to:
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Increase staff engagement and well-being
Boost performance and productivity
Attract and retain employees
Mental Health First Aid: Engaging Leaders
Developed for leaders, decision makers and influencers this session provides information on how MHFA training can help create mentally healthy workplaces.
Fact Sheet for Workplaces
Learn more about how MHFA training can build a supportive, mentally healthy workplace.
Implementation Guide
Download our Implementation Guide for tips and information on best practice for implementing MHFA training in your workplace.
Find the Training That’s Right for You
Browse our range of core course options available for workplaces:
Adults Supporting Adults
Equip adults with the skills to provide support to other adults across diverse populations and crisis situations.
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Standard MHFA
For adults to support other adults experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFA
For adults to support an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander adult experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.
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Older Person MHFA
For adults to support other adults (aged 65+) experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.
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Standard for Financial Professionals
For adults to support a co-worker, client or other adult experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.
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Standard for Legal Professionals
For adults to support a co-worker, client or other adult experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.
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Standard MHFA for Pharmacy
For adults to support a co-worker, patient or other adult experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.
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Adults Supporting Young People
Empower adults with the skills and knowledge to support young people experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis.
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Youth MHFA
For adults to support a young person experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.
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Youth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFA
For adults to support a young Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.
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Specialised Courses
Explore our range of specialised courses that equip adults with the skills needed to support someone experiencing a specific mental health problem or crisis situation, including harm from gambling, non-suicidal self-injury and suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
Choose How to Deliver Your Training
Once you’ve chosen the course that’s right for you, the next step is to choose how to deliver your training. There are three options available:
Book a public course
Individuals or small groups can register to attend a public course. All public courses are listed in our course finder which can be accessed on each course page.
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All upcoming core and specialised MHFA public courses are listed in our course finder, which can be accessed on each course page.
Please note Licensed MHFA Instructors set their own course fees, so pricing may vary based on your location and chosen course delivery format.
Visit your preferred course page to take the next step and find a course online or at a location near you.
Organise in-house training
Larger groups can find a Licensed MHFA Instructor to deliver private training in-house or at a mutually agreed venue.
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Our decentralised model lets you find a Licensed MHFA Instructor with the background and experience to best suit your needs.
You will need to work with your chosen Instructor to finalise the details of your training, including:
- Costs
- Dates
- Location.
Visit your preferred course page to take the next step and organise an Instructor to deliver in-house training.
Become an Instructor
Nominating a staff member to become an Instructor can be a cost-effective and sustainable way to deliver MHFA training on an ongoing basis.
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Become a Recognised Workplace
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