About this Event
- Light lunch (vegetarian option on request) and light refreshments provided.
- Arrive 9:15 am for a 9:30 start with a 4 pm finish.
- Both days are required for accreditation.
Delivered by OMAW Partner
- Shae is a licensed MHFA instructor, a seasoned Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience in genuine mental health emergency and disaster response.
Delivered in our partner training rooms
- Wotso Blacktown, Westpoint Shopping Centre, atrick Street, Blacktown, NSW
The Standard Mental Health First Aid course equips participants to provide initial support to adults experiencing mental health issues or crises until professional help is available. Participants learn to recognise signs and symptoms of common mental health problems, respond to crises, and understand available treatments.
Using an evidence-based action plan, they learn how to approach and speak with those in distress, offer initial support, and encourage them to seek professional help. Upon completion, participants become Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders), ready to reduce stigma and promote mental health support in various settings. A short assessment at the end of the course leads to Accreditation as an MHFAider, valid for 3 years.
About This Training
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is Australia’s leading nationally accredited program for building the skills to recognise, respond to, and support people experiencing mental health challenges.
This 2-day accredited workplace course equips you with practical tools and confidence to:
- Identify early signs of common mental health issues
- Respond safely and effectively to someone in distress
- Provide initial support until professional help is available
- Contribute to a safer, healthier, and more supportive workplace
Delivered by a licensed MHFA Instructor through Our Minds at Work, this course is trusted by government agencies, NFPs, and commercial organisations across NSW.
🧠 Focus Areas
You will learn how to provide first aid for:
- 🧠 Depression
- 😟 Anxiety
- 🎭 Psychosis
- 💊 Substance Use
- ⚠ Suicidal Thoughts & Behaviours
- 💓 Panic Attacks
- ✂ Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)
- 💥 Traumatic Events
🎓 Accreditation
- Nationally Accredited MHFA Training
- Licensed Instructor through MHFA Australia
- Recognised by employers and government bodies across Australia
📢 Who Should Attend?
- HR, L&D, WHS, and People Leaders
- Team Managers and Supervisors
- Health & Safety Officers
- Staff in Government, NFPs, and Corporate organisations
- Anyone committed to improving workplace wellbeing
- Includes MHFA administration and resource hub membership and manual as required by MHFA
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
WOTSO Blacktown, 17 Patrick Street, Blacktown, Australia
AUD 395.00
