UNSW Health are pleased to offer subsidised Blended Online Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for Tertiary Students training to UNSW Students.

UNSW Sydney is proud to be recognised as a Gold Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Skilled Workplace, showing our commitment to building a mentally healthy workplace. Students and staff at UNSW are encouraged to get involved by undergoing training to become a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider) and build local MHFA networks in their Faculties and Schools.

What is Mental Health First Aid?

Just like physical first aid courses train members of the public to provide basic first aid to someone with a physical health condition, MHFA teaches skills to help someone experiencing a mental health problem.

Training Format

The training is made up of two components:

Self-paced eLearning course over 5-6 hours
2 x 2.5 hour webinars (see available dates below)

You must be available to attend both webinars in full.

Once the training is complete you can complete an online assessment to become an accredited MHFAider.

Available Dates

Please choose ONE set of dates that is most suitable for you. These available dates are as follows:

6th & 7th September, 9:30am-12pm both days
6th & 7th September, 1pm - 3:30pm both days
18th & 19th October, 1pm - 3:30pm both days

Who can attend?

Current UNSW Students

What's the cost?

$15pp including MHFA Manual.

If cost is a barrier for you please email mhfa@unsw.edu.au to discuss options.

UNSW students who work or volunteer in student support roles (Mentors, H&W Ambassadors, College RAs etc. can access the training at no cost. Please email mhfa@unsw.edu.au directly to book.

MHFA is subsidised for all UNSW Students through Strategy 2025 funding that is dedicated to enhancing UNSW’s support for students and improving student mental health.