MHFA Courses

Practical Mental Health First Aid Skills for People Supporting Others

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training equips people with clear, practical skills to recognise early signs of mental distress, respond with confidence, and support others to access appropriate help.

Training on the Go delivers accredited MHFA courses online across Australia, supporting workplaces and schools to build confidence, consistency, and shared responsibility around mental health.

Why Mental Health First Aid Matters

In workplaces and schools, people often notice when something feels off — yet feel unsure how to respond.

MHFA training provides:

✓ A shared, practical framework for mental health conversations
✓ Confidence to respond early, before concerns escalate
✓ Clear guidance on roles, boundaries, and next steps

This supports psychological safety, reduces uncertainty, and strengthens everyday wellbeing across teams and school communities.

Who MHFA Training Is For

MHFA courses are designed for people working in workplace and school settings, including:

• Employees and managers
• HR and People & Culture teams
• Educators and school leaders
• Wellbeing staff and student support teams
• Students supporting peers within school-guided programmes
  

Each course is matched to a specific role and age group, ensuring relevance and practical application.

MHFA Course Options

We offer four Mental Health First Aid courses, each aligned to workplace or school contexts.

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)

For adults supporting young people

Develop skills to support adolescents through early recognition, calm responses, and clear pathways to help.

Commonly used in:
Primary and secondary school settings

YMHFA Refresher Courses

For previously trained MHFAiders

Refresh knowledge, strengthen confidence, and maintain YMHFA accreditation.

Eligibility requirements apply in line with MHFA guidelines.

Workplace Mental Health First Aid

For adults supporting other adults

Build confidence to recognise mental health challenges, have supportive conversations, and respond during periods of distress.

Commonly used in:

Workplaces, corporate teams, staff groups

Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA)

For students from Year 7 onwards

Supports young people to look out for their peers safely and responsibly, while involving trusted adults when needed.

Delivered within schools where staff are trained as Youth MHFAiders.

Accreditation & Recognition

All MHFA courses delivered by Training on the Go are accredited through Mental Health First Aid Australia.

Participants receive nationally recognised certification upon successful completion.

Our Approach

MHFA training focuses on early recognition, supportive action, and responsible decision-making. It provides a shared, practical framework that helps people respond with confidence, clarity, and consistency across workplace and school settings.

Participants gain:

• Confidence to respond calmly and appropriately
• Clarity around roles and responsibilities
• Practical skills that support safer conversations
• A shared framework that works across teams and schools

This approach supports wellbeing by strengthening trust, consistency, and clear escalation pathways. Participants gain clarity on when to offer support and when to involve trusted professionals or school safeguarding pathways, supporting safe and responsible practice.

Delivery Format

• Online, instructor-led sessions
• Interactive and practical learning
• Accessible across Australia
• Suitable for workplace and school delivery

Why Companies Choose Training on the Go

• Accredited MHFA delivery
• Practical, skills-based learning
• Experience across workplaces and schools
• Clear, responsible approach to mental health training

Let’s Start the Conversation

If you’re looking to strengthen wellbeing, build staff confidence around mental health, or support your team more effectively in the workplace, we’d be glad to connect.