This 90-minute informational session is designed specifically for leaders, decision-makers, & other influencers within organisations.

It aims to raise awareness about the role of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) in fostering mentally healthy workplaces.

What Leaders Will Gain:

-A condensed overview of the principles covered in the full 12-hour Mental Health First Aid course, offering a clear understanding of how MHFA operates in a professional setting.

-Insight into the early warning signs both behavioural & physical that suggest an employee may be encountering mental health difficulties, along with strategies for providing appropriate support.

-Understanding of how workplace factors can contribute to mental health challenges, plus an introduction to frameworks that promote wellbeing at work.

-Clarity on how MHFA training through roles such as MHFAiders and MHFA Officers to help cultivate a caring workplace culture where employees feel safe to talk openly about mental health.

Why It Matters:
-Mental health issues contribute to substantial workplace disruption millions of working days are lost each year in Australia due to mental illness, significant costs associated with absenteeism, presenteeism, and compensation claims.

-Equipping leaders with mental health literacy encourages early conversations, reduces stigma, and supports timely professional help mitigating the risk of small issues escalating into crises.

-While this session is informative only (not accredited), it's a powerful way to turn leaders into champions of mental wellbeing across business, community, or sporting environments.

How It Works:
-Delivered either face-to-face or online, this short but impactful session provides essential mental health guidance without requiring extensive time away from leadership responsibilities.

Note: It is not a training course in Mental Health First Aid skills, nor does it issue a certificate upon completion, its purpose is purely educational and awareness-raising.

Format: Face to Face

Duration: 2 days (7.5 hrs each)

Flexibility: At Ready Mind Training we work with you. We understand doing a 2 day course can be disruptive to business operations. Thus, we tailor our training to suit your needs & schedule!

Suitability: For individuals, Community Groups & Workplaces of all sizes. Any adults (18+) can attend.

Learning outcomes:
-Recognise the signs & symptoms of mental health problems in adults
-Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation
-Know the barriers to help-seeking & how to overcome these
-Assess for a range of crisis situations & provide initial support
-Understand prevalence & impact of mental illnesses, risk factors and treatments & supports available
-Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider

Topics we cover include:
-Depression
-Anxiety
-Psychosis
-Substance Use Problems
-Suicidal Thoughts & Behaviours
-Panic Attacks
-Non Suicidal Self-Injury
-Traumatic Events

Accreditation: You can complete the short assessment at the end of a course to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider).

Accreditations are valid for 3 years.

Pricing:
Introductory Offer = $299 per person*

For group bookings (minimum of 6), please contact us directly via email or phone call.
Large Group Discounts available:
-5% for 6-9 participants*
-10% for 10-15 participants*
-15% for 16-24 participants*

What's included:
-12 hours worth of content
-Standard MHFA Manual (to keep)
-3 year Accreditation Certificate
-Facilitator support & Check-ins during all sessions
-Stationary & Take Home Resources
-Practical Skills & Knowledge

All sessions are led by Highly Trained, Accredited, Insured & Licensed MHFA Instructor(s).