Mental Health First Aid – Short Course
For Work and Community Environments
We offer regular public online courses. Private group bookings are available for other deliver modes – blended online and face to face. Contact us to discuss what works best for your group.
The Mental Health First Aid training delivered by ASWA has been so valuable in identifying when a person is experiencing a mental health challenge and how to confidently provide appropriate support quickly. The techniques learnt have promoted a focus on workplace wellbeing in-house, and for our clients. The format of the training was so engaging, with memorable takeaways to use each day. – Claire Hurley, Director at Fellowship Rehabilitation Pty Ltd
Angela is an absolute pro of a presenter! – Ian Fitzpartrick, University of Western Australia
2026 / 2027 PUBLIC COURSES
Course Fee: $420 (including GST) per person – includes access to the eLearning on demand component and a small online group training session delivered by a licensed Mental Health First Aid Instructor via zoom, a hard copy manual, ongoing access to resources and a certificate as an accredited Mental Health First Aider.
- Fri 2nd October 2026-10am to 2:30pm QLD TIME
- Fri 27th November 2026-10am to 2:30pm QLD TIME
- Thu 11th February 2027-10am to 2:30pm QLD TIME
- Thu 11th March 2027-10am to 2:30pm QLD TIME
- Thu 8th April 2027-10am to 2:30pm QLD TIME
- Thu 13th May 2027-10am to 2:30pm QLD TIME
- Thu 10th June 2027-10am to 2:30pm QLD TIME
- Thu 8th July 2027-10am to 2:30pm QLD TIME
- Thu 12th August 2027-10am to 2:30pm QLD TIME
- Thu 9th September 2027-10am to 2:30pm QLD TIME
- Thu 14th October 2027-10am to 2:30pm QLD TIME
- Thu 11th November 2027-10am to 2:30pm QLD TIME
- Thu 9th December 2027-10am to 2:30pm QLD TIME
CONTACT US for corporate bookings and group rates
Each year 1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental illness.
Many people are not knowledgeable or confident enough to offer assistance. This course teaches adult participants:
- How to recognise mental health warning signs
- How to respond to someone experiencing issues with mental health
- Skills to support a co-worker, friend, family or community member
Who should participate?
This small group training is designed for adults, over 18 years, interested in obtaining skills in:
- Recognising mental health warning signs and risk factors
- Understanding risk factors for mental health problems
- Awareness of evidence based medical, psychological and alternative treatments
- How to give appropriate initial help and support to someone experiencing a mental health challenge
- How to take appropriate action if a crisis situation arises.
Program Benefits:
- Content includes anxiety, depression, panic attacks, suicide, substance use and psychosis.
- Learn how to respond to someone experiencing issues with mental health
- Develop skills to support a friend, family member or co-worker
- Make a difference to your community
- Improve your knowledge of mental health, supports and appropriate first aid strategies
- Improve your confidence in providing first aid to a person experiencing a mental health problem
- Decrease stigmatising attitudes
- Increase the amount of support available to others around you
Three Delivery Method Options:
Option One-Blended Online:100% online in a facilitator-led blended format. Ideal for hybrid and remote teams. This is the PUBLIC online blended version.
- Course Component 1 – A self-paced eLearning component (takes 5-7 hours to complete)
- Course Component 2 – An Instructor-led session using video conferencing (takes 4.5 hours).
Option Two-Blended Face-to-face:
- Course Component 1 – A self-paced eLearning component (takes 5-7 hours to complete)
- Course Component 2 – A 4-hour face-to-face session
Option Three: 2-days (12 hours) Face-to-Face
- A facilitator-led course delivered at dates, times and locations that work best for your people and operational needs.
NOTE: Public blended online courses are available for individuals and small groups. Face-to-face and Blended Face-to-face options are only available for private in-house groups.
Why Become a Mental Health First Aider?
Similar to physical first aid, mental health first aid is provided until the person receives professional help or until the crisis resolves. Our Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses are delivered under the authority of Mental Health First Aid Australia, by MHFA accredited instructors.
Confidence
To help others by learning the knowledge and skills to offer first aid for a mental health situation.
Informed
Courses are evidence-based with a robust continuous evaluation process
Action
Learn the ALGEE Action Plan and be equipped to help an individual with a mental health situation.
Global
Join a global community at the forefront of mental health.
Meet Your Facilitator – Angela Derks
Angela Derks is a globally recognised leader in workplace wellness and a passionate advocate for creating psychologically safe and supportive environments where people can adapt, deliver, grow and thrive. With her diverse professional experience, including working across the globe with renowned health retreats and corporations, Angela is committed to sharing the transformative learnings of integrating evidence-based frameworks and best practices to enable health, happiness, and wellbeing with others. Discover more about Angela and her work.
What others have to say about us:
Book a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course to enable yourself and/or your team with practical mental health skills. We have experience contextualising course content to a diverse range of professionals in these industries and sectors: Health and Wellbeing, Finance, Legal, Medical, Pharmacy, Education, Tertiary staff (and students), and Community Welfare.
Accredited Mental Health First Aid training teaches adults the skills to recognise mental health warning signs and to confidently help others.


