Mental Health First Aid Australia
Licensed Mental Health First Aid Australia courses can be delivered in most settings to suit your needs.
Most workplaces and organisations now require employees to have some mental health first aid training, and plenty of people want to feel confident in being able to step up, so they can provide support within their communities. We have a few options available.
Standard Mental Health First Aid 2 Day Course
This licensed training quips adults with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise, understand and respond to a friend, family member, co-worker, or another adult, experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis.
- Intervene Early and recognised the warning signs of mental health problems in other adults
- Offer support and learn the skills to have an open, supportive conversation about mental health
- Respond in a crisis across a range of situations where an adult may be at risk of harm
- Reduce stigma and increase support for adults experiencing and living with mental health problems
The Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants how to provide initial support to another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem and the treatments and supports available.
Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, course participants learn how to approach someone they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Participants also learn how to offer initial support and information and how to encourage the person to seek professional help or other supports.
Adults who complete the course become Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders), equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide someone with mental health information and support when it matters most.
This course is recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality, and effective suicide prevention program.
Other Options
If you're looking for nationally recognised qualifications or non-accredited training courses, we provide the following:
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Provide Mental Health Support (non-accredited)
This course is uniquely tailored to provide comprehensive education on mental health, fostering resilience and offering practical strategies for managing the mental health impacts.
This course is a concise and efficient short course that offers a practical solution for individuals seeking to understand the basics of or enhance their mental health support skills. Its streamlined format saves valuable time, allowing you to gain essential knowledge and skills without a significant time commitment.
You will learn to recognise signs and symptoms of mental health concerns and respond effectively, providing crucial support until professional help is available.
This course is intended to provide participants with the following general education outcomes:
- Empowering participants with the knowledge and skills to understand concepts of mental health and recognise the physical, behavioural and psychological signs indicating a change in mental wellness
- Address immediate safety concerns
- Know how to respond to an emerging crisis to keep a person safe and where to seek immediate help
Training and assessment delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.
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11244NAT Course in Mental Health Support for First Responders
Welcome to the Nationally Recognised Course in Mental Health Support for First Responders. This course is uniquely tailored to provide comprehensive education on mental health, fostering resilience and offering practical strategies for managing the mental health impacts of crisis response.
This course has a ‘first responder’ focus but is suitable for any individual who wants to understand mental health challenges and learn how to offer support. What does it mean to be a first responder?… in reality, every individual has the potential to be a first responder. Most often this description is associated with professional individuals who have received specialised training in dealing with emergencies. The reality is that the first responder is often a bystander (someone like you and me), on an emergency scene, providing the very first few minutes of support.
Not only is this course nationally recognised, but it is also a concise and efficient short course that offers a practical solution for individuals seeking to understand the basics of or enhance their mental health support skills. Its streamlined format saves valuable time, allowing you to gain essential knowledge and skills without a significant time commitment.
You will learn to recognise signs and symptoms of mental health concerns and respond effectively, providing crucial support until professional help is available.
Nationally recognised with training and assessment delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.
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Provide Youth Mental Health Support Course Set
This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the concepts of mental health, recognise, respond to, and provide support to young people who may be experiencing mental health challenges.
Today’s youth face a range of pressures and challenges, including academic demands, social expectations, family dynamics, and exposure to trauma or adverse experiences. This course aims to empower participants to better understand these challenges and develop the confidence to provide meaningful support to young people in need.
This course is intended to provide participants with the following outcomes:
- Empowering participants with the knowledge and skills to understand youth mental health concepts and recognise the physical, behavioural, and psychological signs indicating a change in a young person’s mental wellbeing.
- Address immediate safety concerns for a young person in the aftermath of a distressing or traumatic incident.
- Know how to respond to emerging mental health crises, ensuring the safety of the young person and understanding where to seek immediate help or professional support.
- Develop an understanding of the unique challenges youth face and how to provide appropriate support to help them navigate these pressures while promoting resilience and wellbeing.
The following units will be included in your certificate:
- 11244NAT Course in Mental Health Support for First Responders
- Non-accredited - Youth Mental Health
A combination of nationally recognised and non-accredited courses in one sitting, with training and assessment delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.
