Accredited Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid Training is an evidence based, action-focused course that equips individuals with the skills and confidence to approach mental health in their workplaces and communities. Completing an accredited Mental Health First Aid course through ADA Australia will give you eligibility to complete the relevant course assessment after course completion. Once you have successfully completed the assessment, you will receive a digital Certificate of Accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider.
- WHS Compliant
- Certificate Included
- Lived Experience Trainers
- Customisable Content
Key Content
- Evaluations have shown that MHFA training improves a participant's knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness
- MHFA courses have been shown to decrease stigma and increase help seeking behaviours
- The standard MHFA course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals
- Topics covered include depression, anxiety, panic attacks, suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Participants will learn how and where to get help when a person is developing a mental illness, what help research has shown to be effective and how to provide first aid in crisis situations
Workplace Benefits
- Teaches participants the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan focusing on early intervention, responding in a crisis, and reducing stigma
- Participants receive a nationally recognised Certificate of Accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider valid for three years
- Skills that can make a difference, whether in a workplace, sporting club or community group
This is a nationally accredited course delivered by certified MHFA instructors. The two-day format (delivered face-to-face, either as consecutive days or spaced out a maximum of a week apart) includes comprehensive training materials and the Mental Health First Aid Australia manual. Refresher courses are also available.
Pricing Tailored to Your Needs
Every organisation is different. We'll work with you to build a training proposal based on your specific requirements.
- Group size & format
- Industry customisation
- Delivery schedule
Frequently asked questions
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Yes. The course is delivered by certified Mental Health First Aid Australia instructors, and on completion participants are eligible for the assessment that leads to a nationally recognised Certificate of Accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider, valid for three years.
Two days (2 × 6 hours). The format can be delivered as two consecutive days or with a maximum one-week gap between days.
The Mental Health First Aid Action Plan, applied to depression, anxiety, panic attacks, suicidal thoughts and behaviours, and substance-use crises. Participants learn how to provide initial support, when and how to escalate, and how to look after themselves while doing so.
Three years from the date of accreditation. To stay current, accredited MHFAers complete the MHFA Refresher course before their three-year anniversary.
Any employee, but particularly those in roles with frequent peer-support responsibility — HSRs, mental-health champions, HR, leaders, and frontline staff. Many workplaces aim for at least one accredited MHFAer per team or per shift.
Face-to-face only. The accreditation requirements and the depth of the practical content mean online delivery is not currently approved.
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