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Book your place to become an accredited Mental Health First Aider in 2025!

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One in five Australian adults experiences a mental health problem. Mental Health First Aid is the initial help and support provided to a person experiencing a mental health issue or in a mental health crisis, until the appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves. This 2-day practical and accredited educational course equips you with the skills to understand mental health issues and help others, using a proven, evidence-based Action Plan.

Free Accredited Training for Flinders Students

Flinders is offering this sought-after accreditation to our students for free, funded through our Students Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF).

*This course is for currently enrolled Flinders University students only.*

Program Overview

This educational course, equips you with the skills to understand mental health issues and help others, using a proven, evidence-based Action Plan.

It does not teach you to be a counsellor.

Participants will

• Learn how to recognise common mental health problems
• Improve knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and appropriate first aid actions
• Increase confidence to provide first aid
• Learn where and how to seek appropriate professional help
• Know how to respond in a crisis situation

Mental health problems covered:

• Depression
• Anxiety problems
• Psychosis
• Substance use problems

Mental health crises covered include:

• Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
• Panic attacks
• Traumatic events
• Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use

 Should I do this course?

This course is designed for those that can answer yes to the following questions:

1. Do you want to learn how to give mental health first aid to others?
2. Are willing to talk about: mental health concepts, approaches to helping others and community mental health resources?

 

 

Enough talking – how do I enrol?

Click on the link below for the course that suits your timing, whether it is during or outside semester teaching times. Before you do that … it’s important to know that there are two course types to choose from:

BLENDED – ONLINE & IN PERSON

The Blended MHFA course combines online eLearning with an in-person 4 hour interactive workshop. It will take approximately 6-8 hours to complete the online eLearning module.

IN-PERSON

This 2-day educational course is 100% in-person

 

DURING the SEMESTER

Facilitated by Robyn Dwight

Course 1.

Mental Health First Aid Course-Blended (eLearning module & 4-hour workshop)

Workshop: Thu, 10 Apr 2025 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

eLearning Module to be completed by: Thu, 3 Apr 2025

 Workshop Venue: McHugh’s Building, Adjacent car park 9, South Ridge behind Physical Sciences building, Bedford Park Campus

Click here for more information and to register.

Enrolments Close: Wed, 12 Mar 2025

 

Course 2.

Mental Health First Aid Course-Blended (eLearning module & 4 hour workshop)

Workshop: Thu, 8 May 2025 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

eLearning Module to be completed by: Thu, 1 May 2025

Workshop Venue: McHugh’s Building, Adjacent car park 9, South Ridge behind Physical Sciences building, Bedford Park Campus

Click here for more information and to register.

Enrolments Close: Wed, 9 Apr 2025

 

 

Course 3.

Mental Health First Aid Course-Blended (eLearning module & 4 hour workshop)

Workshop: Thu, 22 May 2025 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

eLearning Module to be completed by: Thu, 15 May 2025

 Workshop Venue: McHugh’s Building, Adjacent car park 9, South Ridge behind Physical Sciences building, Bedford Park Campus

Click here for more information and to register.

Enrolments Close: Wed, 23 Apr 2025

 

 

Course 4.

Mental Health First Aid Course-Blended (eLearning module & 4 hour workshop)

Workshop: Thu, 5 Jun 2025 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

eLearning Module to be completed by: Thu, 27 May 2025

 Workshop Venue: McHugh’s Building, Adjacent car park 9, South Ridge behind Physical Sciences building, Bedford Park Campus

Click here for more information and to register.

Enrolments Close: Wed, 7 May 2025

 

 

Course 5.

Mental Health First Aid Course-Blended (eLearning module & 4 hour workshop)

Workshop: Thu, 19 Jun 2025 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

eLearning Module to be completed by: Thu, 12 June 2025

Workshop Venue: McHugh’s Building, Adjacent car park 9, South Ridge behind Physical Sciences building, Bedford Park Campus

Click here for more information and to register.

Enrolments Close: Wed, 21 May 2025

 

OUTSIDE of SEMESTER teaching times

Facilitated by Chris O’Grady

Course 1. (Mid-Semester Break)

Mental Health First Aid Course-Blended (2-day In-Person workshop)

Day 1 – Wednesday April 16 – Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre, Bedford Park Campus

Day 2 – Wednesday April 23 – Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre, Bedford Park Campus

Time: 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. both days.

Click here for more information and to register.

Enrolments Close: Wed, 9 April 2025

 

Course 2. (Mid-Year Break)

Mental Health First Aid Course-Blended (2-day In-Person workshop)

Day 1 – Wednesday July 16 – Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre, Bedford Park Campus

Day 2 – Wednesday July 23 – Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre, Bedford Park Campus

Time: 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. both days.

Click here for more information and to register.

Enrolments Close: Wed, 9 July 2025

 

Please note:

• There are limited spots, so please DO NOT register unless you can genuinely attend all sessions.
• Only Flinders’ students may enrol.
• This course is not a therapy or support group, rather it is an education course.
• To be eligible for accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider with MHFA Australia, you must attend all sessions and complete the e-Learning module if completing a blended course. Only enrol in the course if you can attend all sessions.
• If you arrive more than 15 minutes after the course starting time or repeatedly come back late from breaks, your instructor may exclude you from participating in the course.
• You will be offered the opportunity to register for another course or go on the waiting list for the next Semester courses.
• If you have any questions about the program or concerns about your capacity to fully participate in the course, please contact the organisers – mhfa@flinders.edu.au

 

If you have any concerns about your own mental health and wellbeing, please contact Health Counselling and Disability Service or your own mental health practitioner.