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Mental Health First Aid training for adults
and workplaces

Build the knowledge and confidence to recognise when another adult may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis, begin a supportive conversation and encourage appropriate professional or other assistance.

Brisbane-based instructor | Live online and face-to-face delivery available

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Licensed MHFA Instructor

Evidence-informed course  

Flexible
delivery  

Course materials included

Choose the training option that fits your needs

Public Blended Online

Complete self-paced eLearning, then join live online sessions facilitated by a Licensed MHFA Instructor. Suitable for individuals and small groups.

Private Workplace Training

Arrange face-to-face, blended face-to-face or blended online delivery for your organisation, subject to course requirements and availability.
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Refresher Training

For eligible Accredited MHFAiders who completed the relevant full course and accreditation assessment within the previous three years.
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What is Mental Health First Aid?

Practical skills for offering initial support

Mental Health First Aid training takes a first-aid approach to mental health. Participants learn how to notice possible signs of a mental health problem, respond to a range of situations, offer initial support and help another adult connect with appropriate professional or other assistance. The course builds mental health literacy and provides a practical, evidence-based action plan for supportive conversations.

Mental Health First Aid training does not teach participants to diagnose or provide therapy. It equips participants to offer initial support until professional help is received or the situation resolves.

Develop practical knowledge, confidence and response skills

Recognise Signs & Symptoms

Start a supportive conversation

Provide initial
support

Encourage appropriate assistance

Respond in a crisis situation

Look after your own mental wellbeing

Mental health problems and crisis situations covered

Participants learn how mental health first aid may be applied across common mental health problems and crisis situations, including:

Depression

Anxiety

Psychosis

Substance use problems

Suicidal thoughts & behaviours

Panic attacks

Non-suicidal self-injury

Traumatic events

After completing the course, participants may complete the short accreditation assessment to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider). Accreditation is valid for three years, subject to MHFA Australia requirements.

Flexible ways to complete Standard MHFA training

Face-to-face

Two 6-hour instructor-led sessions delivered over two days.
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Best suited for:
Private workplace or group delivery.

Blended face-to-face

Self-paced eLearning, typically 5–7 hours, followed by one 5-hour face-to-face session.​

Best suited for:
​Workplaces wanting flexible preparation and an in-person session.

Blended Online

Self-paced eLearning, typically 5–7 hours, followed by two 2.5-hour OR one 5-hour live videoconferencing sessions.

Best suited for:
Public participants, distributed teams and online workplace delivery.

All instructor-led sessions are facilitated by a trained and Licensed MHFA Instructor. For blended courses, participants must complete the required eLearning before attending the instructor-led component.

Upcoming Standard MHFA - Blended Online

Join a small live online cohort facilitated by Brisbane-based Licensed MHFA Instructor Devi Sobhana. Upcoming dates are scheduled according to participant interest and cohort availability. Send an enquiry to receive information about the next available training.

Live online via videoconferencing, plus self-paced eLearning.

Required learner access, self-paced eLearning and relevant course materials.

Limited places; maximum 12 participants.

eLearning must be completed before the first live instructor-led session.

Build mental health first aid capability in your workplace

Private workplace delivery gives organisations a structured way to develop practical mental health literacy and support skills across their team. Delivery can be discussed for workplaces seeking face-to-face, blended face-to-face or blended online training, subject to group size, location, scheduling and MHFA course requirements.

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Refresher training

Keep your MHFAider knowledge and accreditation current

Refresher training is available to eligible Accredited MHFAiders who completed the relevant full MHFA course and accreditation assessment within the previous three years. Participants must provide a copy of their Certificate of Accreditation before enrolment is confirmed. Completing an eligible refresher can extend accreditation for a further three years, subject to MHFA Australia requirements.

  • Completed the relevant full MHFA course

  • Completed the accreditation assessment

  • Accreditation remains within the applicable three-year period

  • Certificate supplied before enrolment

Meet your Licensed MHFA Instructor

Devi Sobhana is a Brisbane-based Licensed Standard Mental Health First Aid Instructor with professional experience in workplace learning, employee wellbeing and people development. Her academic background includes postgraduate study in psychology, neuroscience training, finance and business administration. Devi facilitates practical, respectful and structured learning that helps participants build confidence for real-world conversations.

Devi Sobhana, Licensed Standard MHFA Instructor

Devi Sobhana

  • Licensed Standard MHFA Instructor

  • Postgraduate study in Psychology

  • Neuroscience training

  • Workplace learning and wellbeing experience

Participant testimonial

Highly recommended! Devi has excellent knowledge and presents everything in such a clear, engaging and helpful way. She is also very present and supportive throughout the training, making the experience both valuable and enjoyable.

Maria C, HR Professional
Standard Mental Health First Aid participant

What happens after booking

1. Register and pay through the approved booking pathway.
2. Receive confirmation and provide the information required to allocate learner access.
3. Access and complete the self-paced eLearning before the live sessions.
4. Attend both e learning and live instructor-led sessions.
5. Complete the course requirements and the accreditation assessment.
6. Retain access to relevant course materials in accordance with MHFA Australia arrangements.

Frequently asked questions

Who can attend Standard MHFA?
The course is suitable for adults aged 18 and over, including individuals, workplace participants and community or volunteer groups.
Do I need mental health qualifications?
No. The course is designed to build practical mental health first aid knowledge and skills. It does not train participants to diagnose or provide therapy.
What is included with the training?
Required learner access, self-paced eLearning and relevant course materials are included. Pricing and the next available dates will be confirmed in response to your enquiry.
How long does the Blended Online course take?
The self-paced eLearning typically takes 5-7 hours. It is followed by two 2.5-hour live online sessions or one 5-hour live online session, depending on the scheduled delivery format.
Must I complete the eLearning first?
Yes. The required eLearning must be completed before the instructor-led sessions.
Will I become accredited?
After completing the course, participants may complete the short accreditation assessment to become an Accredited MHFAider. Accreditation is valid for three years, subject to MHFA Australia requirements.
Can my organisation book a private course?
Yes. Organisations can enquire about private face-to-face, blended face-to-face or blended online delivery, subject to requirements and availability.
Am I eligible for a refresher?
Refresher participants must have completed the relevant full course and accreditation assessment within the previous three years and must provide their Certificate of Accreditation.
What happens if I cancel?
Cancellation and transfer options depend on whether learner resources have already been assigned and how close the cancellation is to the live sessions. Please read the MHFA Course Booking, Cancellation and Transfer Terms before booking.
Is this a crisis support service?
No. This page provides information about training. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000. For urgent mental health support, contact an appropriate crisis or health service.

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