MENTAL HEALTH
FIRST AIDTRAINING
Are you looking to improve your knowledge and understanding of mental health? Do you want to help others who may be struggling with their mental health? Are you in a leader or manager role with responsibilities for others?
Do you care for or support a current or ex-serving member of the Defence Force?
If you answered 'Yes' to any of them, then Mental Health First Aid training is for you.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is like First Aid for our emotions and thoughts. It equips everyday people with the practical tools to recognise early signs of distress, respond with confidence, and guide someone toward the help they need.
This isn't about turning you into a therapist. It's about turning up as a good human when it counts.
The benefit? You’re not just reducing stigma. You’re building a culture that’s proactive, not reactive.
One conversation, one check-in, one human moment at a time.
The course is delivered in a blended format online, or in-person over two days. Either way, it's perfect for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of mental health and how to provide support to those who may be struggling.
The in-person program can be run anywhere in Australia, just let us know where you are.
We're thrilled to provide MHFA training free of charge to Carers and Parents of current and ex-serving Defence members through our partnership with Wellways and the Federal Government Carer Gateway Program.
If you are a Carer or Parent of a Defence Member you can find out more here.
Our MHFA training is compassionately delivered by Kevin's wife - Megan Humphreys.
Megan is a qualified educator, experienced in both primary and high school settings, with a strong commitment to student and community wellbeing. Alongside her teaching career, she brings a deeply personal understanding of mental health, shaped by her own journey and the experiences of close family and friends.
Megan is passionate about supporting others with empathy and care. As a certified Mental Health First Aid instructor, she is committed to breaking down the stigma surrounding mental illness and promoting practical, strengths-based support for those in need.
With her unique blend of professional expertise, lived experience, and a genuine desire to make a difference, Megan strives to create safer, more informed, and inclusive communities for all.
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 mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem and the treatments and supports available.
Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, course participants learn how to approach someone they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns.
Participants also learn how to offer initial support and information and how to encourage the person to seek professional help or other supports.
Adults who complete the course become Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders), equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide someone with mental health information and support when it matters most.
