Mental Health First Aid Certification

Start a Conversation That Can Change a Life

Enrol with MTA and learn how to provide Mental Health First Aid.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training equips individuals and organisations with the knowledge and skills to recognise mental health challenges, respond with confidence, and provide appropriate support when it matters most.

About the Mental Health First Aid Course

This nationally recognised training helps participants to:

• Recognise the signs and symptoms of common adult mental health conditions or crisis
• Develop the skills needed to provide initial mental health support
• Learn how to listen non-judgmentally, offer reassurance, and guide people to professional help and resources

Course Delivery

• 2 × 6-hour in-person sessions delivered over two days
• Held at convenient locations close to you
• All sessions delivered by licensed Mental Health First Aid Australia instructors

What You Will Gain

• Improved mental health knowledge
• Important leadership and communication skills
• Increased confidence to support others effectively
• Understanding and practice of self-care
• Ability to contribute to a supportive, empathetic community or workplace

Mental Health First Aid for the Workplace

Mental Health First Aid training is ideal for workplaces that want to support their teams the right way.

The course equips staff at all levels with the skills to recognise when someone may be struggling in their day-to-day life, respond appropriately and supportively, and contribute to a workplace culture built on care, trust, and connection.

You will not become a therapist. This training focuses on knowing how to listen, how to help, and how to guide someone toward the right support. When mental health is prioritised, workplaces become stronger and more connected.

Who Should Attend?

• Individuals aged 18 years and over
• Workplaces and organisations
• Volunteers and community-based organisations

Highly recommended for:

• Community leaders
• Teachers and educators
• Managers, supervisors, and executives

Learning Outcomes

• Improved mental health literacy
• Better understanding of the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of mental health and substance use challenges
• Increased confidence and willingness to act
• Reduced stigma and increased empathy

Ready to Enrol?

Interested in individual enrolment, group bookings for your organisation, or have a question?

Please call us or send us an email. We’re happy to help.