In person in Berwick, November 2026
Standard Mental Health First Aid
A 12-hour course that teaches any adult (18 years and over) how to give initial support to someone experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.
- Dates
- Wednesday 18 and Wednesday 25 November 2026
- Time
- 9:30am to 3:30pm on both days
- Venue
- Bridgewater Family and Community Centre, 45 Bridgewater Blvd, Berwick
- Price
- A$365 inc. GST for the full 12 hours
Questions before you enrol? Book a call with our team.
Who it's for
Any adult, 18 years and over.
Many workplaces now have Mental Health First Aid Officers alongside First Aid and CPR Officers, and many people take the course for their own personal and professional life.
Professionals
- Business owners
- HR and People & Culture managers
- First Aid Officers and safety wardens
- Managers and leaders
Teachers and facilitators
- Childcare educators
- Primary and secondary teachers
- VET trainers and lecturers
- Corporate facilitators
Front line workers
- Nurses and healthcare workers
- Practice managers and administrators
- Social workers and counsellors
- Community workers and volunteers
What you'll learn
Mental Health First Aid courses teach members of the public how to give initial help to a person who is developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. You will learn:
- the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults
- how to provide initial help
- where and how to get professional help
- what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective
- how to provide first aid in a crisis situation
Build your knowledge
Understand common mental health problems in adults and what helps.
Navigate a crisis
Learn how to give first aid in a mental health crisis until professional help arrives or the crisis resolves.
Practise safely
Case studies, role plays and real-world practice in a safe environment.
What's included
- 12 hours of training over 2 Wednesdays
- MHFA manual to keep
- Certificate of completion
- The $20 MHFA Learner Access Pass, included in the price
- Optional online assessment to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider for 3 years
Want the bigger picture first? Read about Mental Health First Aid training at ATEC.
Dates and venue
Join us in person in Berwick over two Wednesdays.
- Dates
- Wednesday 18 November and Wednesday 25 November 2026.
- Time
- 9:30am to 3:30pm on both days
- Venue
- Bridgewater Family and Community Centre (meeting room), 45 Bridgewater Blvd, Berwick VIC 3806. Get directions
- Format
- In person, face to face, 12 hours in total
- What to bring
- A pen, a notebook and your own lunch
- Refreshments
- Tea, coffee and light refreshments are provided
Your instructor
Feren Yen
Accredited Standard MHFA Instructor
- Trauma Sensitive Yoga Trainer and 300-hour Program Mentor
- Senior Learning and Teaching Specialist at RMIT
- Doctorate of Education Candidate (trauma-informed education)
FAQs
What is Standard Mental Health First Aid?
The 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches adults (18 years and over) how to give initial support to someone who is developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves.
Who can do the course?
Any adult, 18 years and over. Many people take it for work, and many take it for their personal life.
When and where is it?
Wednesday 18 and Wednesday 25 November 2026, 9:30am to 3:30pm on both days. It runs in person in the meeting room at Bridgewater Family and Community Centre, 45 Bridgewater Blvd, Berwick VIC 3806.
How much does it cost?
A$365 inc. GST for the full 12-hour course. This includes the $20 MHFA Learner Access Pass.
What do I need to bring?
A pen, a notebook and your own lunch. Tea, coffee and light refreshments are provided.
Will I become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider?
After the course you can complete an optional online assessment to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider for 3 years. Everyone who completes the course receives a certificate of completion.
Who teaches the course?
Feren Yen, Accredited Standard MHFA Instructor. See Your instructor.
Is this group therapy?
No. The course focuses on education and skill development. Some content may bring up emotions or memories. You will not be asked to share personal experiences, and we recommend having your own support in place.
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel with 28 or more days' notice, there is no charge. If you cancel with less than 28 days' notice, 50% of the total booking fee is charged. If you cancel with less than 48 hours' notice, 100% of the total booking fee is charged. To cancel, email enquiries@atec.vic.edu.au.
Minimum numbers apply. Transfers are welcome, so you can nominate a colleague to attend in your place. If ATEC cancels, you can move to another date or get a full refund.
Can you run MHFA at our workplace?
Yes. Email enquiries@atec.vic.edu.au with your business name, contact person, preferred venue, number of participants and preferred dates. You can also enrol staff in this public course.
I have a question before I enrol. Who can I talk to?
Book a call with our team, or email enquiries@atec.vic.edu.au.
Enrol in Standard Mental Health First Aid
A$365inc. GST, for the full 12-hour course in Berwick
- Dates
- Wednesday 18 and Wednesday 25 November 2026
- Time
- 9:30am to 3:30pm on both days
- Venue
- Bridgewater Family and Community Centre, 45 Bridgewater Blvd, Berwick VIC 3806 (meeting room)
- Who it's for
- Any adult, 18 years and over
Cancellations: free with 28 or more days' notice. With less than 28 days' notice, 50% of the total booking fee is charged. With less than 48 hours' notice, 100% of the total booking fee is charged. To cancel, email enquiries@atec.vic.edu.au.
In person in Berwick, November 2026
Standard Mental Health First Aid
A 12-hour course that teaches any adult (18 years and over) how to give initial support to someone experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.
- Dates
- Wednesday 18 and Wednesday 25 November 2026
- Time
- 9:30am to 3:30pm on both days
- Venue
- Bridgewater Family and Community Centre, 45 Bridgewater Blvd, Berwick
- Price
- A$365 inc. GST for the full 12 hours
Questions before you enrol? Book a call with our team.
Who it's for
Any adult, 18 years and over.
Many workplaces now have Mental Health First Aid Officers alongside First Aid and CPR Officers, and many people take the course for their own personal and professional life.
Professionals
- Business owners
- HR and People & Culture managers
- First Aid Officers and safety wardens
- Managers and leaders
Teachers and facilitators
- Childcare educators
- Primary and secondary teachers
- VET trainers and lecturers
- Corporate facilitators
Front line workers
- Nurses and healthcare workers
- Practice managers and administrators
- Social workers and counsellors
- Community workers and volunteers
What you'll learn
Mental Health First Aid courses teach members of the public how to give initial help to a person who is developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. You will learn:
- the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults
- how to provide initial help
- where and how to get professional help
- what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective
- how to provide first aid in a crisis situation
Build your knowledge
Understand common mental health problems in adults and what helps.
Navigate a crisis
Learn how to give first aid in a mental health crisis until professional help arrives or the crisis resolves.
Practise safely
Case studies, role plays and real-world practice in a safe environment.
What's included
- 12 hours of training over 2 Wednesdays
- MHFA manual to keep
- Certificate of completion
- The $20 MHFA Learner Access Pass, included in the price
- Optional online assessment to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider for 3 years
Want the bigger picture first? Read about Mental Health First Aid training at ATEC.
Dates and venue
Join us in person in Berwick over two Wednesdays.
- Dates
- Wednesday 18 November and Wednesday 25 November 2026.
- Time
- 9:30am to 3:30pm on both days
- Venue
- Bridgewater Family and Community Centre (meeting room), 45 Bridgewater Blvd, Berwick VIC 3806. Get directions
- Format
- In person, face to face, 12 hours in total
- What to bring
- A pen, a notebook and your own lunch
- Refreshments
- Tea, coffee and light refreshments are provided
Your instructor
Feren Yen
Accredited Standard MHFA Instructor
- Trauma Sensitive Yoga Trainer and 300-hour Program Mentor
- Senior Learning and Teaching Specialist at RMIT
- Doctorate of Education Candidate (trauma-informed education)
FAQs
What is Standard Mental Health First Aid?
The 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches adults (18 years and over) how to give initial support to someone who is developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves.
Who can do the course?
Any adult, 18 years and over. Many people take it for work, and many take it for their personal life.
When and where is it?
Wednesday 18 and Wednesday 25 November 2026, 9:30am to 3:30pm on both days. It runs in person in the meeting room at Bridgewater Family and Community Centre, 45 Bridgewater Blvd, Berwick VIC 3806.
How much does it cost?
A$365 inc. GST for the full 12-hour course. This includes the $20 MHFA Learner Access Pass.
What do I need to bring?
A pen, a notebook and your own lunch. Tea, coffee and light refreshments are provided.
Will I become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider?
After the course you can complete an optional online assessment to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider for 3 years. Everyone who completes the course receives a certificate of completion.
Who teaches the course?
Feren Yen, Accredited Standard MHFA Instructor. See Your instructor.
Is this group therapy?
No. The course focuses on education and skill development. Some content may bring up emotions or memories. You will not be asked to share personal experiences, and we recommend having your own support in place.
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel with 28 or more days' notice, there is no charge. If you cancel with less than 28 days' notice, 50% of the total booking fee is charged. If you cancel with less than 48 hours' notice, 100% of the total booking fee is charged. To cancel, email enquiries@atec.vic.edu.au.
Minimum numbers apply. Transfers are welcome, so you can nominate a colleague to attend in your place. If ATEC cancels, you can move to another date or get a full refund.
Can you run MHFA at our workplace?
Yes. Email enquiries@atec.vic.edu.au with your business name, contact person, preferred venue, number of participants and preferred dates. You can also enrol staff in this public course.
I have a question before I enrol. Who can I talk to?
Book a call with our team, or email enquiries@atec.vic.edu.au.
Enrol in Standard Mental Health First Aid
A$365inc. GST, for the full 12-hour course in Berwick
- Dates
- Wednesday 18 and Wednesday 25 November 2026
- Time
- 9:30am to 3:30pm on both days
- Venue
- Bridgewater Family and Community Centre, 45 Bridgewater Blvd, Berwick VIC 3806 (meeting room)
- Who it's for
- Any adult, 18 years and over
Cancellations: free with 28 or more days' notice. With less than 28 days' notice, 50% of the total booking fee is charged. With less than 48 hours' notice, 100% of the total booking fee is charged. To cancel, email enquiries@atec.vic.edu.au.
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