MSA Mental Health First Aid: 2 Day Training

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Wed 4 Nov

MSA Mental Health First Aid: 2 Day Training

Name: MSA Mental Health First Aid: 2 Day Training
Start: 2026-11-04T09:00:00+11:00
End: 2026-11-04T15:00:00+11:00
Location: Room G02, 15 Ancora Imparo Way (Law building)

Mental Health First Aid training for MSA volunteers and active members of the MSA community.

Hosted by Monash Student Association (MSA)

When

Wed 4 Nov

9:00am–3:00pm

Where

Room G02, 15 Ancora Imparo Way (Law building)

Monash University

Price

$52–$85

Good for

Everyone

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About this event

This two-day Mental Health First Aid training at Monash University offers participants the chance to build practical skills for supporting adults facing mental health challenges. Organised by the Monash Student Association, the course is tailored for those within the university community seeking to make a positive difference.

Event details from Monash Student Association (MSA)

Mental Health First Aid training for MSA volunteers and active members of the MSA community.

This training is offered to the Monash University Community Only.

Mental Health First Aid training

Standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training helps mobilise and empower adults in the workplace and community by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise, understand and respond to another adult experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis.

Course participants learn how to provide initial support to another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until professional help is received or the crisis resolved, using a practical evidence-based action plan.

Dates

This is a 2 day course and you will not be provided with the option to be accredited unless you complete both full days of training.

It is very important that you choose your training sessions carefully as we do not provide refunds and will not reschedule your session. You must attend both days and complete the MHFA short accreditation assessment successfully to become an accredited MHFAider.

2026 Dates

January: 28/01/2026 & 30/01/2026
June: 15/06/2026 & 17/06/2026
July: 1/07/2026 & 3/07/2026
October: 28/10/2026 & 30/10/2026
November: 4/11/2026 & 6/11/2026
Nov/Dec: 30/11/2026 & 2/12/2026

2027 Dates

February – 3rd & 5th Feb
June – 2nd & 4th June
June/July – June 30th & 1st July
October – 27th & 29th Oct
November- 3rd & 5th Nov
December – 1st & 3rd Dec

2026 Pricing

Monash Students, MSA C&S Office Bearers, MSA Volunteers & MSA Staff: $54 (Volunteers are strongly encouraged to use their volunteer points/Mastercard to pay for MHFA training)
Non-MSA Staff (eg Monash Staff): $88
MSA Office bearers & Volunteer Leaders, who require MHFA in their volunteer position: Free*

* Volunteer Leaders & MSA OBs would have been given a discount code before booking, to use so that the course is free.

The course has increased due to MHFA requiring all participants in 2026 to have a Leaner Access Pass which they charge $20+GST for.

If you are unsure whether MHFA is required for your volunteer role, please contact MSA-Volunteering@Monash.edu

Location

Room G02 ,15 Ancora Imparo Way (Law building), Monash University Clayton Campus*

* Location subject to change, so please keep aware of any emails sent to you regarding training

FAQs

How long will I be an Accredited MHFAider for?

Your accreditation is valid for 3 years.

It is recommended that you complete the refresher course after this time.

Are tickets transferable or refundable?

We do not provide refunds for training or any events we run. We do not move students to other training sessions.

Y ou can however find someone to take your place in training. You must notify msa-volunteering@monash.edu of this change at least 48 hours before the training session otherwise we will not allow the transfer to take place. We will not assist you in finding someone to take your place at training.

Why choose the standard Mental Health First Aid?

Evaluations consistently show that Mental Health First Aid training improves a participant’s knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness. MHFA courses have also seen shown help-seeking to decrease stigma and increase help seeking behaviours.

Standard Mental Health First Aid is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.

What will I learn in a Standard Mental Health First Aid course?

The course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals. It provides an overview of mental illnesses, risk factors, prevalence, and impact before taking a much closer look at the following mental health problems:

Anxiety
Bipolar
Depression
Psychosis
Substance use problems

Who delivers the training?

M SA Volunteering has a licenced MHFA Instructor who will be hosting training sessions.

This event is proudly brought to you by the Monash Student Association Leadership & Volunteering.

Good to know

Written by AI from the event details · Updated 3 days ago

Events like this typically combine structured learning with interactive discussions, creating a supportive environment for developing new skills. Held in a university law building, the setting is likely to be academic and focused, with participants drawn from the student and staff community. This training is specifically for Monash University community members, especially MSA volunteers and active participants. Its focus on mental health first aid sets it apart as a practical, evidence-based course for those wanting to help peers in crisis or distress within a campus context.

Insider tip

The course starts at 9:00am, so plan to arrive on time.