It includes learning about:

• Increase mental health awareness and literacy

• Recognise early signs and symptoms of mental health conditions

• Learn and apply an evidence-based mental health action plan

• Identify and overcome barriers to support

• Understand what to do in a mental health crisis

• Generate practical self-care strategies and broader support pathways

• Promote early help-seeking behaviours

• Reduce stigma in the workplace

• Assess and consolidate learning

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Course Structure

• Mental health awareness and literacy

• The impact of poor mental health in the workplace

• The MHFA support scaffold

• Depression and suicide, with real-world scenarios

• Anxiety and panic attacks, with real-world scenarios

• Psychosis and severe psychotic states, with real-world scenarios

• Substance use and aggressive behaviour, with real-world scenarios

• Post-course online knowledge quiz

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Audience Fit and Notes

Safe Work Australia has provided clear direction that managers, supervisors, peer supporters, and health and safety representatives should be trained to identify and respond to mental health risks under the new Work Health and Safety legislation. MHFA is a leading, nationally recognised solution that helps organisations meet their duty of care, manage psychosocial hazards, and embed a culture of early intervention. It is the gold-standard choice for businesses serious about leadership capability, peer support, and WHS-aligned mental health response.

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This 12-hour course caters to all learning styles and provides hands-on, scenario-based learning, ensuring participants gain practical experience in applying mental health first aid principles. Each participant receives the official MHFA manual to support their learning, along with a certificate and a three-year accreditation as a certified Mental Health First Aider, equipping them with the confidence and skills to provide immediate and effective support in real-world workplace situations.