Become a Mental Health First-aider to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People

In any one year, approximately 1 in 5 Australians aged 16-85 have a common mental illness. Evidence suggests that Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people experience this at a higher rate. Mental Health First Aid training will teach you practical skills to support a person with a mental health problem. Make a real difference to the people in your community.

MHFA (Mental Health First Aid) Training Benefits:

• Knowledge: Improves knowledge of mental illnesses, treatments and first aid actions.
• Confidence: Increases confidence in providing first aid
• De-stigmatising: Decreases stigmatising attitudes
• Support: Increases the support provided to others

Facilitator: Uncle Garry Kafoa, Cultural Dreaming Lines
Please note that this is a 14-hour educational course, not a therapy or support group. 

The course runs over 2 days: 18 and 19 February 2026

Free for CHSP providers

Register here