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Workplace Mental Health First Aid Training
Support your team with practical Mental Health First Aid training designed for workplace needs.
Training across Australia
MHFAT provides Mental Health First Aid training for workplaces in Sydney, across NSW and Australia-wide through suitable training delivery options.
Our Workplace MHFA Blended course is available to organisations across all Australian states and territories, with online learning and video conferencing sessions.
Enquire about workplace training
Discuss your organisation's training requirements, group size and preferred delivery options.
For organisations looking for Mental Health First Aid training in Sydney, explore our Sydney MHFA courses and available training options.
Build a workplace where people feel confident to ask for help — and know how to respond.
Workplace Mental Health First Aid training gives employees, managers and team leaders practical skills to recognise when someone may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis, provide initial support and encourage appropriate professional help.
MHFAT provides Mental Health First Aid training for workplaces across Sydney, NSW and Australia, with flexible blended online and face-to-face training options.
Whether you're training a small team, developing workplace Mental Health First Aiders or strengthening your organisation's approach to mental health and wellbeing, MHFAT can help.
Why Organisations Choose Workplace Mental Health First Aid Training
Mental health concerns can affect people in every type of workplace. Managers, team leaders and colleagues may be among the first to notice when someone is struggling.
Workplace Mental Health First Aid training gives your people a practical framework for responding appropriately while understanding the limits of their role.
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Build confidence -Give employees the confidence to approach a colleague and start a supportive conversation.
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Encourage earlier support Help people recognise warning signs and encourage appropriate professional support.
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Strengthen workplace capability Develop a network of trained Mental Health First Aiders who understand how to provide initial support.
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Support your existing wellbeing strategy Mental Health First Aid can complement your workplace wellbeing initiatives, Employee Assistance Program, HR processes and WHS systems.
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Create a more supportive culture Help make conversations about mental health more approachable, respectful and constructive.
Why Mental Health First Aid matters in the workplace
Employees may notice changes in a colleague before anyone else does.
They may recognise that someone is struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, substance use or another mental health concern but not know what to say or what to do.
Workplace Mental Health First Aid training helps people respond earlier and more confidently.
Participants learn how to:
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Recognise signs that someone may be developing a mental health problem
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Approach a colleague in a supportive and respectful way
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Listen without judgement
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Provide appropriate initial support
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Encourage professional and other appropriate help
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Respond appropriately when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis
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Understand the boundaries of the Mental Health First Aider role
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Look after their own wellbeing while supporting others
Mental Health First Aid for workplaces
A workplace Mental Health First Aider is not a counsellor, psychologist or mental health professional.
Their role is to provide initial support and help connect a person with appropriate professional, workplace and community support.
This makes Mental Health First Aid a valuable complement to existing workplace wellbeing initiatives, Employee Assistance Programs and workplace health and safety systems.
Who is workplace MHFA training for?
Our workplace training can be valuable for organisations of all sizes, including:
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Businesses and corporate teams
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Human resources and people & culture teams
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Managers and supervisors
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Team leaders
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Workplace health and safety personnel
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Schools and education organisations
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Community organisations
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Not-for-profit organisations
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Emergency and frontline services
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Organisations developing workplace wellbeing programs
You don't need to be a mental health professional to become a confident Mental Health First Aider.
Blended Online Workplace Mental Health First Aid
Our Blended Online MHFA Workplace course combines self-paced online learning with instructor-led training.
This provides organisations with a flexible way to train employees while still providing opportunities to practise communication and support skills.
The current MHFAT workplace course is available online and includes the Learner Access Pass.
Course investment: $440 per participant
For workplace groups and customised organisational training, contact MHFAT to discuss your requirements.
Face-to-face workplace training
Prefer to train your team together?
MHFAT can also provide workplace training in a face-to-face format, depending on your organisation's requirements and location.
Bringing a team together can provide an opportunity to discuss workplace-specific considerations, practise skills and build a shared approach to supporting mental health.
What your organisation can gain
Workplace Mental Health First Aid isn't about turning employees into therapists.
It's about helping people know what to do when they notice someone may not be okay.
A trained workplace team can help create:
Greater confidence
Employees are better prepared to start conversations about mental health.
Earlier support
People may be more likely to recognise concerns and encourage appropriate help sooner.
Better conversations
Participants learn practical communication and listening skills.
A stronger workplace culture
Mental health becomes a more approachable part of workplace wellbeing.
Clearer boundaries
Participants understand the role and limitations of a Mental Health First Aider.
Mental Health First Aid Officers
Organisations may choose to appoint accredited Mental Health First Aiders as workplace Mental Health First Aid Officers.
A workplace Mental Health First Aid Officer can provide initial support within the limits of their training, encourage appropriate professional assistance and help employees navigate available workplace and community resources.
The role should complement — not replace — existing workplace policies, HR processes, EAP services, clinical care or emergency assistance.
Why train with MHFAT?
MHFAT provides Mental Health First Aid training for workplaces and individuals across Sydney, NSW and Australia.
Our approach focuses on practical skills, confidence and real-world application.
You can choose from flexible delivery options and discuss group training arrangements directly with our team.
Accredited training
Access recognised Mental Health First Aid training and accreditation.
Flexible delivery
Choose blended online or face-to-face options where available.
Workplace focused
Training designed to help people apply their skills in real workplace situations.
Practical and supportive
Learn how to approach conversations, listen effectively and encourage appropriate support.
Experienced training provider
MHFAT is operated by Microfirm Pty Ltd and delivers Mental Health First Aid training from Sydney, NSW.
Train your workplace in Mental Health First Aid
Your employees don't need to become mental health experts.
They need to know how to recognise that something may be wrong, how to start a conversation and where to go for appropriate support.
Give your workplace the confidence to take the first step.
Enquire about workplace Mental Health First Aid training
Looking to train your employees, managers or workplace team?
MHFAT provides Workplace Mental Health First Aid training for organisations across Sydney, NSW and Australia.
Contact us to discuss your group size, preferred delivery format and training requirements.
Enquire about workplace training
Call 1300 278 868
Email training@mhfat.com.au