Mental Health First Aid

Practical skills to recognise, respond to, and support people experiencing mental health challenges with care.

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Building confidence to support mental health when it matters most.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training program that teaches you how to recognise the signs of mental ill-health and provide initial support.

Our accredited courses are practical, evidence based and led by experienced mental health workers who bring real work knowledge and practical experience to the training.

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Accredited Training

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Practical skills for everyday

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Experienced facilitators

Upcoming Mental Health First Aid Courses

Experienced

Why Train With Pakari

Mental health professionals with real community and workplace experience

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Holistic & Recovery Focused

Mental health professionals with real community and workplace experience

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Practical Learning

Skills and conversations participants can actually use beyond the training room

Looking for training for your organisation?

Pakari delivers Mental Health First Aid training for workplaces, leadership teams, community and faith organisations.

Our programs are delivered by experienced mental health professionals with workplace and community support experience . Mental Health First Aid is designed to build practical skills, shared understanding and confidence in responding to mental health challenges in real world settings.

Group training is available for a minimum of 15 participants and can be tailored to suit your organisation.

What Participants Say

  • "Thoroughly enjoyed the concise and articulate presentation"

    —MHFA Participant

  • "Daniel created a safe and positive learning environment. He was both knowledgeable and able to bring out the lived and living experience of participants"

    —MHFA Participant

  • "Good and Entertaining"

    —MHFA Participant

  • "Thank you, great course, well worth doing"

    —MHFA Participant

  • "Daniel had a great and calm instructor manner and was able to hold space for questions, comments and discussions"

    —MHFA Participant