St John Ambulance SA
Mental Health First Aid Training
Mental illness is one of the leading causes of workplace absence in Australia. Our Mental Health First Aid courses give you the confidence to recognise when someone is struggling and the practical skills to act.
Whether you're a leader, a first aid officer or a community member, our training helps you:
- Start a supportive conversation, even an awkward one
- Spot signs of stress, anxiety, depression or crisis sooner
- Connect people with the right professional support
Designed for leaders and people managers, workplace first aid officers, community members and people-facing roles.
Important Information
This training is designed to provide education, awareness and practical skills. It is not a counselling service or support group. If you require immediate assistance, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or speak with a qualified health professional.
Our Courses
Choose the right level of training for your team or role.
Mental Health First Aid
The comprehensive, evidence-based program for those who want in-depth skills. This two-day accredited course prepares you to provide initial support across a wide range of mental health problems and crisis situations.
- Nationally recognised Mental Health First Aid accreditation
- Covers depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance use and crisis situations
- Ideal for leaders, workplace first aid officers and community members
First Aid for Mental Health
A focused introduction to mental health first aid. Build the confidence to have early supportive conversations and connect people with the right professional support, in a practical, accessible single-day format.
- Practical, accessible single-day format
- Covers awareness, early intervention and referral pathways
- Suitable for HR professionals, team leaders and frontline staff
R U OK? at Work: Conversations in Practice
A concise, practical session for the whole team. Learn how to check in meaningfully with colleagues and build a more connected, supportive workplace culture, without the need for a full-day commitment.
- Two-hour format: low commitment, high impact
- Grounded in the R U OK? conversation framework
- Suitable for all employees and team leaders