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.

Flyer: MHFA_Standard-Course-Flyer.pdf

All accredited training is available free of charge to pension card holders and Higher Education and VET students. Evidence of pension card or current student card required. For registration, please email training@mhaca.org.au

Information about this course has been sourced from the following website: Standard Mental Health First Aid – Mental Health First Aid Australia

This activity is supported by The Department of Health, Northern Territory Government.

Contact the host of Standard Mental Health First Aid 21 & 22 October 2026