Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training

FACE TO FACE TRAINING FOR RURAL ORGANISATIONS AND BUSINESSES

Mental Health First Aid® (MHFA) equips your staff and members with the skills and confidence to recognise and respond when someone may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis, provide initial support and guide them towards appropriate professional help.

2 DAY COURSE (12HRS) | 10-20 PARTICIPANTS | $275+gst /p

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Do you know how to safely respond when someone says they are struggling?

COURSES in rural Victoria

We currently have free Mental Health First Aid courses running across rural Victoria.
Funded by: Look Over The Farm Gate.

Walwa, Vic (Free)

7th - 8th September, 2026

Lake bolac, Vic (Free)

14th - 15th September, 2026

Woomelang, Vic (free)

21st - 22nd September, 2026

HARROW, Vic (FREE)

23rd - 24th September, 2026

BALMORAL, VIC (FREE)

1st - 2nd October, 2026

Swifts Creek & Ensay, Vic (free)

6th - 7th October, 2026

OMEO, Vic (FREE)

8th - 9th October, 2026

CANN RIVER, Vic (FREE)

20th - 21st October, 2026

DARGO, Vic (FREE)

9th - 10th November, 2026

These events are supported by Look Over The Farm Gate grants provided by Agriculture Victoria under the Victorian Government's 2025 Drought Support Package.

Do you know how to safely respond when someone says they are struggling?

Why is Mental Health First Aid® important to organisations?

Evidence-based and nationally recognised, MHFA training helps build healthier, safer and more adaptable organisation environments.

  • Practical Skills
    Equips participants with the practical skills to recognise and safely respond to mental health concerns.

  • WHS Obligation
    Supports organisations in meeting Psychosocial Hazards obligations under Australian WHS legislation.
    [See WorkSafe Vic Regulations information sheet].

  • Stronger Workplace
    Increases confidence in supporting colleagues before problems escalate.

Does your organisation meet its WHS Psychosocial Hazards obligations?

What does a Mental Health First Aid course deliver?

Mental Health First Aid® is an accredited course that meets national standards for quality, safety, and effectiveness in mental health and suicide prevention.

  • Official MHFA Manual to each participant.

  • MHFA Training by a Licenced Instructor.

  • MHFA Certificate of Completion upon meeting requirments.

Rural Counselling Australia provides this training under licence of Mental Health First Aid International.

This course is accredited by:
National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health Standards, and Suicide Prevention Australia.

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