Free Mental Health First Aid training for Western Australian paramedics

WA Paramedics: Strengthen your Mental Health First Aid Skills

The demanding nature of paramedic work, the stigma surrounding help-seeking, and paramedics' critical role in early mental health crisis response, make Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training essential.

Face-to-face courses are now available in WA for February 2026. Join us for this opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact on paramedic practice.

What's involved in the course?

• The Blended MHFA for Students is tailored specifically for students and includes 5-7 hours of self-paced online learning, followed by a 4 hour face-to-face workshop with an accredited MHFA Instructor.
• The Face-to-Face MHFA Workplace is tailored specifically to the workplace and is completed over two days with an accredited MHFA Instructor.
• These courses provide participants with a nationally recognised accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider.

Dates (WA):

• Monday 16 Feb AM session (08:00-12:00 AWST): Blended MHFA for Students (Course 1)
• Monday 16 Feb PM session (13:00-17:00 AWST): Blended MHFA for Students (Course 2)
• Tuesday & Wednesday 17-18 Feb: Face-to-face MHFA Workplace Course

Fully subsidised for:

• Registered WA paramedics
• Student WA paramedics
• College members and non-members

What you'll gain:

• Nationally recognised accreditation in Mental Health First Aid (view course information here)
• Learn to recogise signs and symptoms of common mental health issues in adults
• Develop the skills to have a conversation that could save a life
• Up to 12 hours CPD (4-12 hours interactive)

Places are limited! Register now and secure your place.

This initiative is funded by Suicide Prevention Australia and the Western Australian Mental Health Commission. All Mental Health First Aid training will be delivered by HSE Global, a leading Australian risk management company.

As places are limited, please let us know as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend.

Questions? Email amelia.brennan@paramedics.org

Venue:

• ibis Perth, 334 Murray St, Perth, Western Australia
• Close to public transport
• Parking available onsite for $25

Ticket Inclusions:

• Monday 16 Feb AM session: One hands on workshop (08:00-12:00 AWST), morning tea and lunch. Paramedic students only.
• Monday 16 Feb PM session: One hands on workshop (13:00 - 17:00 AWST), lunch and afternoon tea. Paramedic students only.
• Tuesday & Wednesday 17-18 Feb: Face-to-face MHFA Workplace Course - full day catering. Registered paramedics and paramedic students welcome.