Culturally Safe Mental Health Education for Stronger Communities

Practical, trauma-informed mental health education and training designed to strengthen knowledge, build confidence, reduce stigma and support earlier conversations about mental health and wellbeing.

Culturally Safe Mental Health Education for Stronger Communities

Practical, trauma-informed mental health education and training designed to strengthen knowledge, build confidence, reduce stigma and support earlier conversations about mental health and wellbeing.

MHFA Training

Standard Mental Health First Aid Courses

CALM & Suicide Prevention

Suicide awareness and supportive response training

Flexible Delivery

In-person and online across
Victoria

Mental Health in Australia – Why Early Support Matters

Mental health challenges can affect individuals, families, workplaces and communities. Increasing mental health knowledge can help people recognise concerns earlier, reduce stigma, have safer conversations and understand when and how to connect someone with appropriate support.

42.9%

Australians have experienced a mental disorder in their lifetime

9 lives daily

Australians lost to suicide on average each day

1 conversation

Can create connection, safety, and intervention

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

42.9%

Australians have experienced a mental disorder in their lifetime

9 lives daily

Australians lost to suicide on average each day

1 conversation

Can create connection, safety, and intervention

Strengthening Communities Through Mental Health Education

Palm Tree Covering is a mental health education initiative created to make mental health learning practical, accessible and relevant to everyday life.

Through trauma-informed and culturally responsive education, we support individuals, workplaces, organisations and communities to strengthen mental health literacy, recognise concerns earlier, build confidence in supportive conversations and better understand pathways to professional support.

Our focus is education. We aim to create learning experiences that increase understanding, reduce stigma and give people practical knowledge they can carry into their workplaces, families and communities.

Accreditation / Credibility

Mental Health First Aid

Delivered by a Licensed Mental Health First Aid Instructor.

CALM Care Suicide Safety & Awareness

Delivered by an Accredited CALM Care Trainer.

Training That Builds Real-World Skills

Mental Health First Aid

Practical, evidence-based education that helps participants recognise signs of mental health problems, approach someone they are concerned about, provide initial support and encourage appropriate professional and other supports.

Delivery: In Person or Online

Suicide Prevention Training

Practical suicide awareness training that helps participants recognise warning signs, build confidence in having direct and supportive conversations and understand how to connect someone with appropriate
support.

Delivery: In Person or Online

Practical Training You Can Trust

Trauma-informed and wellbeing-focused delivery

Evidence-based mental health training

Real-world practitioner-led training

Professional, structured workshops

Safe and supportive learning environments

Structured. Interactive. Supportive.

Our sessions are practical, scenario-based, and designed to create safe learning environments where participants feel comfortable engaging and asking questions.

Participants leave with practical tools, clear frameworks, and increased confidence to support others.

Mental Health Education for Workplaces, Services and Communities

Palm Tree Covering works with individuals, organisations and teams that want to strengthen mental health knowledge, awareness and confidence.

Our education is designed to be practical, accessible and relevant to people working and participating across a range of community and professional settings.

Workplaces and professional teams

Schools and education providers

Community organisations

Faith-based organisations

Local councils

Community leaders and volunteers

Youth and family services

Disability and support services

Health and community service teams

Frontline workers and carers

Culturally and linguistically diverse communities

Build Mental Health Confidence in Your Organisation

Equip your team or community with practical mental health knowledge and skills through accessible, trauma-informed and culturally responsive education.Equip your team or community with practical mental health knowledge and skills through accessible, trauma-informed and culturally responsive education.

Build Mental Health Confidence in Your Organisation

Equip your team with practical skills that make a real difference.