What is Mental Health First Aid?
Our accredited Mental Health First Aid training helps workplaces across Queensland build confidence, reduce stigma, and better support employee wellbeing. MHFA teaches participants how to assist adults experiencing a mental health concern, whether an emerging issue or a crisis. Just as physical first aid offers immediate care for physical injuries, MHFA prepares you to offer support until professional help is available or the situation improves. Delivered by certified MHFA instructors, participants will learn to:
- Recognise early warning signs of mental health concerns.
- Respond to crises like panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, or traumatic events.
- Providing initial support and connecting individuals to appropriate professional help.
Every year, one in five adults experience a common mental health challenge. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training equips individuals with the knowledge and confidence to offer support when needed.
Like physical first aid, this evidence-based course helps participants recognise the signs of mental health issues, provide initial assistance, and guide individuals toward appropriate professional support.
Why Choose MHFA Training?
Investing in workplace Mental Health First Aid training builds early intervention skills and creates psychologically safer teams.
1 in 5 experience a mental health problem
Every year, one in five Australians experience a mental health challenge. This means almost every workplace is affected.
$39 billion annual cost to business in Australia
The Productivity Commission suggests mentally unhealthy workplaces are estimated to cost up to $39 billion each year in lost participation and productivity.
Employees want mentally healthy workplaces
Nine in ten employees believe mental health in the workplace is important, and they expect their employers to take action.
Who Should Attend?
Our program is for individuals aged 18+, including:
Workplace teams
Volunteer groups
Community leaders
Anyone passionate about supporting mental health and well-being
What You’ll Learn
Through interactive workshops and expert instruction, participants gain practical knowledge to:
- Recognise early signs of mental health challenges.
- Apply a structured, five-step action plan to support someone in need.
- Understand how to connect individuals to professional help.
- Build resilience and confidence in addressing mental health challenges.
- Access resources to support ongoing mental health and well-being.
2026 Mental Health First Aid Course Options
Please note: Courses require a minimum number of participants to run. Where a session does not meet this requirement, participants will be offered transfer to the next available course date.
Standard Mental Health First Aid
The Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants how to provide initial support to another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or a mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Format: Face-to-Face
Length: 2 x 6-hour sessions over 2 days
Investment: $295 (includes morning and afternoon refreshments, all training materials including manual, MHFA compulsory Learner Access Pass and 12mths access to MHFA Champions Hub, and accreditation)
Coming soon: Additional dates to be scheduled for Brisbane, Townsville, and other regional locations.
Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace
The Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace course teaches participants how to provide initial support to an adult who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received or the situation resolves.
Through a blend of self-paced eLearning and live workshops, participants deepen their understanding of the most common mental health conditions in Australia, explore workplace-specific considerations, and develop confidence to respond effectively in real situations.
Blended Virtual: Self-paced eLearning (5-7hrs) plus 2 x 2.5hrs virtual sessions
Blended Face-to-Face: Self-paced eLearning (5-7hrs) plus 4hr face-to-face session
Investment: $295 (includes access to eLearning system, training materials, MHFA compulsory Learner Access Pass and 12mths access to MHFA Champions Hub, accreditation)
Mental Health First Aid Refresher
Course participants learn about the latest research in the mental health field, work through complex mental health first aid interactions, and practice their mental health first aid skills across a range of mental health problems and mental health crisis situations.
Participants can complete a short assessment at the end of a course to extend their Mental Health First Aid Accreditation for a further 3 years.
Face-to-face: 1 x 4hr session
Online: 2 x 2.5hr online sessions
Investment: $149 (includes training materials, MHFA compulsory Learner Access Pass and 12mths access to MHFA Champions Hub, and reaccreditation)
Mental Health First Aid Refresher courses are run quarterly.
Private Workplace Training
Bring Mental Health First Aid training to your organisation. Delivered on-site or virtually, this course equips your team with the skills to recognise, respond to, and support colleagues experiencing mental health challenges. Tailored scheduling and group delivery make it easy to build confidence, reduce stigma, and strengthen your workplace culture around mental health and wellbeing.
Certification
All participants who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion, which recognises their participation and the skills they have gained. Those who undertake and pass the short online assessment will receive a Certificate of Accreditation, which is valid for three years, through Mental Health First Aid Australia.
Download more information about the course here.
What some of our participants have said about the Mental Health First Aid course…
“This course is well presented. Mara is knowledgable and engaging.”
“Mara is an excellent instructor, making the course interesting and interactive.”
“Mara was engaging and delivered the content well, ensuring breaks were given in a timely manner.”
“Mara is knowledgeable and interactive; she welcomed comments and questions.”
“Mara is an excellent instructor – very knowledgeable in the course. She’s also very engaging, getting participants to get involved”
“Mara presented the course well. Good understanding and made it easy to understand.”
“Mara was lovely and very engaging – I highly recommend her to anyone wanting to complete the MHFA course.”
Mental Health First Aid Cancellation Policy
1. Cancellation by Attendee:
- Cancellation more than 14 days before the event: – If you cancel your registration more than 14 days before the seminar date, you will receive a full refund of the registration fee.
- Cancellation within 7 to 14 days before the event: – Cancellations made between 7 and 14 days before the seminar date will be eligible for a 50% refund of the registration fee.
- Cancellation within 7 days of the event: – Cancellations made within 7 days of the seminar date will not be eligible for a refund.
2. Substitution:
If you are unable to attend the seminar, you may substitute another individual from your organization at no extra cost. Please inform us in writing of the substitution at least 24 hours before the event.
3. No-show Policy:
If you do not attend the seminar without prior notice (no-show), no refund will be issued, and the full registration fee will be forfeited.
4. Cancellation by Organiser:
In the unlikely event that the seminar is cancelled by the organizer, a full refund of the registration fee will be issued to all registered attendees. We are not responsible for any other expenses you may have incurred.
5. Minimum Attendance Requirement:
Our seminars require a minimum number of participants to ensure an effective and engaging learning experience. If the minimum attendance requirement is not met, we reserve the right to cancel the seminar.
6. Cancellation Due to Insufficient Attendance:
- In the event that we cancel the seminar due to not meeting the minimum attendance requirement, all registered attendees will be notified at least 2 days prior to the scheduled seminar date. We will make every effort to provide this notice as early as possible.
- In the case of seminar cancellation due to insufficient attendance, registered attendees will have the following options:
- A full refund of the registration fee.
- The option to transfer their registration to a future seminar date of their choice.
- The opportunity to apply their registration fee as a credit towards another event or training offering from Lumian Consulting.
10. No-show Policy for Cancellation by Organizer:
If the seminar is cancelled by the organiser due to insufficient attendance and you choose not to take advantage of the options listed in section 6b, the no-show policy (Section 3) will apply.
6. Refund Process:
Refunds, if applicable, will be processed within 30 days of receiving a written cancellation notice.
7. Contact Information:
To cancel your registration or request a refund, please contact operations@lumian.com.au in writing, specifying your name, the seminar name, and the reason for cancellation.
