Mental Health First Aid Training
Practical skills to recognise mental health challenges and respond with confidence.
Mental Health First Aid training equips participants with the knowledge and confidence to recognise signs of mental health challenges, provide initial support and guide individuals towards appropriate professional help.
This training focuses on early intervention, practical response strategies and building safer, more supportive workplaces and communities.
Service Overview
Palm Tree Covering delivers Mental Health First Aid training designed to improve awareness, reduce stigma and build confidence when responding to mental health concerns.
Participants learn how to recognise signs that someone may be experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, psychosis or a mental health crisis.
Using practical frameworks, participants learn how to approach someone, begin supportive conversations and guide them towards professional and other supports.
Adults who complete this training gain practical knowledge and skills that can make a meaningful difference in workplaces, families and communities.
What Participants Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- recognise common mental health concerns
- identify early warning signs
- respond to someone with confidence
- begin supportive conversations
- listen without judgement
- provide initial help until support is received
- guide someone towards professional help
- respond appropriately in a mental health crisis
Who the Training Is For
This training is suitable for:
workplaces and professional teams
schools and education providers
youth and family services
community organisations
support workers and carers
faith-based organisations
frontline staff
leaders and managers
Delivery Options
Training is available for organisations and group bookings with flexible delivery options.
In-Person Training
Delivered across Geelong, Melbourne and Western Victoria for workplaces, teams and organisations.
Online Training
Live and interactive online sessions available across Australia.
Private Group Bookings
Tailored training available for organisations and teams.
Delivery available in person across Western Victoria and the wider Melbourne western corridor, with online delivery available across Australia.
What Participants Receive
Participants receive practical tools and resources to support mental health awareness and response.
accredited course materials
evidence-based learning content
practical response frameworks
confidence-building skills
certificate of completion where applicable
ongoing mental health awareness knowledge
WHY CHOOSE PALM TREE COVERING
culturally safe and inclusive approach
trauma-informed facilitation
engaging and professional delivery
practical real-world skills
flexible group booking options
trusted training for diverse communities
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Culturally Safe Mental Health Education for Stronger Communities
Victoria Based | Online Australia Wide
Culturally Safe Mental Health Education for Stronger Communities
Victoria Based | Online Australia Wide