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Become A Mental Health First Aider, to support friends, family members, colleagues and others

About 1 in 5 Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year. Mental Health First Aid® (MHFA) training will teach you practical skills to support someone with a mental health problem. Make a real difference to people in your community.

Mental Health First Aid Benefits

  • Knowledge – Improves knowledge of mental illnesses, treatments and first aid actions.
  • Confidence – Increases confidence in providing first aid.
  • De-stigmatising – Decreases stigmatising attitudes.
  • Support – Increases the support provided to others.

Learn Practical Mental Health First Aid Skills

  • Recognise common mental health problems
  • Provide initial help using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan
  • Seek appropriate professional help, and
  • Respond in a crisis situation

This is a 12-hour educational course, not a therapy or support group.

Why STEPS?

STEPS offer training solutions that meet real local market needs. Our courses are designed in consultation with local employers to improve our students’ employment opportunities and on the job skills.

Our highly qualified trainers and assessors bring hands on industry experience to their role allowing you to feel confident that you are gaining the best workplace preparation possible.

For further information on STEPS courses refer to our student handbook. For additional information on Mental Health First Aid head to https://www.mhfa.com.au/

Entry Requirements

Contact us at training@stepsgroup.com.au for more information on entry requirmentets.

For additional information on Mental Health First Aid head to https://www.mhfa.com.au/.

Fees

To undertake the Mental Health First Aid Course the following fees are required to be paid prior to the course commencement date.

  • Full fee-paying student – $285

Payment Terms – Payment for individual students is prior to course commencement, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and STEPS.

For information on our refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook.

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If you’d like to learn more about studying Mental Health First Aid

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If you’d like to secure your place studying Mental Health First Aid contact STEPS today on 1300 131 965 or email

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