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MHFA Specialised Courses

MHFA Specialised Courses are practical, 4-hour workshops that empower individuals to support someone facing a specific mental health concern or crisis. Covering topics such as Conversations about suicide, non-suicidal self-injury, and gambling , these sessions provide evidence-based strategies for having safe, supportive conversations. While not accredited, each course is recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe and effective early intervention.

Conversations About Suicide MHFA

Learn how to recognise and respond to suicidal thoughts and behaviours, provide initial support, and encourage professional help.

The Conversations about Suicide course teaches participants how to provide initial support to someone who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Course participants learn how to recognise and respond to suicidal thoughts and behaviours, provide support and encourage pathways to professional help.
Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, 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.
This course is recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality, and effective suicide prevention program.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
  • Recognise the signs that indicate someone may be experiencing suicidal thoughts
  • Understand the warning signs and risk factors of suicide
  • Know how to support someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours
  • Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation
  • Understand the professional resources and supports available for people experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours
  • Know the barriers to help seeking and how to overcome these
  • Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider.
There is no accreditation for this course, any adult (18+) can attend
  • Duration: 4 hours (face-to-face only)
  • Venue : Bunjil Place at 2 Patrick NE Dr, Narre Warren 
  • Cost: $150 per participant

Conversations About Non-Suicidal Self-Injury MHFA

Develop the skills to recognise and respond when someone is engaging in non-suicidal self-injury. Learn practical ways to provide support and encourage pathways to professional care.

The Conversations About Non-Suicidal Self-Injury course teaches participants how to provide initial support to someone who may be engaging in non-suicidal self-injury, until professional help is received, or the crisis resolves.
Course participants learn how to recognise and respond to the person engaging in non-suicidal self-injury, and the interventions and supports available to encourage pathways to professional help.
Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, 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.
This course is recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality, and effective suicide prevention program.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
  • Recognise the signs that indicate someone may be engaging in non-suicidal self-injury
  • Know how to have a supportive conversation with someone who is engaging in non-suicidal self-injury
  • Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation
  • Understand the professional resources and supports available for people engaging in non-suicidal self-injury
  • Know the barriers to help seeking and how to overcome these
  • Know how to recognise signs of and provide initial support to someone who may be at risk of suicide
  • Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider.
There is no accreditation for this course, any adult (18+) can attend
  • Duration: 4 hours (face-to-face only)
  • Venue : Bunjil Place at 2 Patrick NE Dr, Narre Warren
  • Cost: $150 per participant

Conversations About Gambling MHFA

Gain the knowledge and confidence to recognise and respond when someone is experiencing harm or a crisis related to gambling. Learn how to offer support and encourage professional help.

The Conversations About Gambling course teaches participants how to provide initial support to someone who may be experiencing gambling harm or a gambling-related mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Course participants learn about the signs that may indicate a person is experiencing harm from their gambling, how to recognise and respond to suicidal thoughts and behaviours, and the interventions and supports available to encourage pathways to professional help.
Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, 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.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
  • Recognise the signs that indicate someone may be experiencing harm from their gambling
  • Understand the prevalence of gambling problems in Australia
  • Understand the continuum of gambling and the risk factors associated with harmful gambling
  • Understand the motivations for gambling and the relationship between harmful gambling and mental health problems
  • Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation
  • Know how to recognise signs of and provide initial support to someone who may be at risk of suicide
  • Know the barriers to help seeking and how to overcome these
  • Understand risk factors and treatments and supports available for people experiencing harm from their gambling
  • Understand relapse in the context of harmful gambling
  • Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider.
There is no accreditation for this course, any adult (18+) can attend
  • Duration: 4 hours (face-to-face only)
  • Venue : Bunjil Place at 2 Patrick NE Dr, Narre Warren
  • Cost: $150 per participant

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