Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training

1 in 5 Australians experience mental health challenges each year.

Would you know how to help?

At Australian Trauma Education Centre (ATEC), we provide a 2-day accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course to equip you with the knowledge, awareness, and practical skills needed to support those experiencing mental health issues.

Many organisations are now introducing Mental Health First Aid Officers, alongside traditional First Aid & CPR Officers, to create safer, more supportive workplaces.

"Taking the MHFA training has been amazing opportunity for me. I'm now my workplaces authorised Mental Health Officer and this training has really helped me find my passion in helping others."

Charli S.

"I would like to thank my instructor for helping me through the MHFA. This course really challenged some of my pre-existing perceptions to mental health and has helped broaden my career prospects at work."

Josh D.

Suitability

Who Should Take This Course?

01

Professionals

Business Owners
Human Resource (HR) Managers
People & Culture (P&C) Managers
First-Aid Officers / Safety Wardens
Department Managers / Leaders

02

Teachers & Facilitators

Childcare Educators
Primary or Secondary Teachers
Vocational Educational Trainers (VET)
Higher Education Lecturers
Corporate Facilitators

03

Front Line Workers

Nurses
Healthcare Workers
Medical or Healthcare Administrators
Practice Managers
Social Workers
Counsellors
Community Workers or Volunteers

Course Structure & Accreditation

This 12-hour accredited course is typically delivered over two days but can be structured flexibly.
📘 What’s Included?
✔ MHFA Manual for ongoing reference
✔ Certificate of Completion upon finishing the course
✔ Optional Online Competency Assessment for a 3-year MHFA accreditation
Short on time? Ask about our Mental Health Pulse Check Workshop, a condensed version for workplaces wanting a foundational mental health awareness session.

Ready To Register?

Our next course is running on Saturday July 26th and Sunday July 27th in Berwick, VIC, Australia.

Enroll below.

Courses

Why Train with ATEC?

This video has been created for participants attending a Mental Health First Aid Standard Training Course. It provides an overview of Mental Health First Aid, what to expect and what you will learn when you attend a course.

Accredited Experts – Delivered by experienced professionals with clinical & workplace expertise
Practical, Engaging Learning – Case studies, role plays & real-world application
Recognised Certification – Gain a nationally accredited qualification
Flexible Training Options – In-person & workplace training available in Berwick & beyond