Mental Health First Aid Training
Practical skills to recognise and respond to mental health challenges.
Mental Health First Aid training equips participants with the knowledge and confidence to identify signs of mental health challenges, provide initial support, and guide individuals towards appropriate professional help.
The training focuses on early intervention, practical response strategies, and building supportive workplaces and communities.
Service Overview
Palm Tree Covering offers Standard Mental Health First Aid training through Mental Health First Aid Australia, an Australian recognised and evidence-based program.
This 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.
Participants learn to recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health concerns in adults, respond to emerging or worsening mental health problems, and understand the treatments and supports available.
Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, participants learn how to approach someone they are concerned about and begin a safe and supportive conversation.
Adults who complete this course become Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders), equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to support others when it matters most.
This course is recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality, and effective suicide prevention program.
What Participants Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- recognise signs and symptoms of common mental health problem
- respond to emerging or worsening concerns
- use an evidence-based action plan
- begin safe and supportive conversations
- encourage professional help-seeking
- provide initial support until help is received
Who the Training Is For
This training is suitable for:
workplaces and professional teams
schools and education providers
youth and family services
community organisations
support workers and carers
faith-based organisations
frontline staff
Delivery Options
Available:
face-to-face
online
blended online
blended face-to-face
Training can be delivered for:
workplaces
schools
community services
faith-based organisations
professional teams
group bookings
Delivery available in person across Western Victoria and the wider Melbourne western corridor, with online delivery available across Australia.
What Participants Receive
Participants receive practical tools and resources to support mental health in their workplace or community.
Mental Health First Aid training materials
Practical frameworks for supporting others
Guidance on recognising warning signs
Mental Health First Aid certification (where applicable)
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Equip your team with the knowledge and confidence to respond to mental health challenges in real-world situations.
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Build Mental Health Confidence in Your Organisation
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Build Mental Health Confidence in Your Organisation
Equip your team with practical skills that make a real difference.