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Public Courses

Our public courses are open to anyone who wants to gain practical skills and confidence in supporting others experiencing mental health challenges.

Course Features

  • Open to all members of the public
  • No prior experience required
  • Small group sizes (maximum 12 participants)
  • Practical, engaging learning experience
  • Certificate provided upon completion

How It Works

  1. View available course dates
  2. Book and pay online
  3. Attend your training session

Course Features

  • Open to individuals. Any adult (aged 18+) can attend
  • No prior experience required
  • Small group sizes (maximum 12 participants)
  • Practical, engaging learning experience
  • Certificate and comprehensive MHFA participant manual provided upon completion
  • You can complete the online short assessment at the end of a course to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider). Accreditations are valid for 3 years.

How It Works

  1. View available course dates
  2. Book and pay online
  3. Attend your training session

Public Course Schedule

Join one our upcoming face-to-face session in Hervey Bay or Bundaberg. Accredited Standard Mental Health First Aid training for individuals and community members.

23rd & 24th
September

Standard MHFA Course

Urangan Community Wellness Centre, Hervey Bay • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

10th & 11th August

Standard MHFA Course

Regional Business HQ, Bundaberg • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

What You Will Learn

Participants will gain practical skills to:

  • Recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems
  • Approach and support a person experiencing distress
  • Respond effectively in crisis situations
  • Encourage appropriate professional help
  • Support ongoing wellbeing and recovery

Who We Work With

We support a wide range of organisations and individuals across the Wide Bay-Burnett region, including:

  • Aged care providers
  • Community organisations
  • Disability services
  • Workplace teams across multiple industries
  • Individuals seeking practical mental health skills

Testimonials

“The training was incredibly valuable. Highly recommend.”

“I feel much more confident supporting someone experiencing mental health challenges.”

“Engaging, practical, and highly relevant for our workplace.”

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