Accredited, nationally recognised training in Renmark, Berri, Loxton and beyond. Local, accredited, and no metro travel fees — train your team without sending anyone to Adelaide.
Public seats — book online in minutes
Why XL Training
Accredited training comes to the Riverland. Save on travel, accommodation and a day away from work.
Delivering Mental Health First Aid Australia courses as a licensed instructor. A 3-year accreditation you can trust.
Workplaces, sporting clubs and NFPs — with pricing and examples that fit regional budgets and real situations.
Why it matters here
Out here, help isn’t always around the corner. Services can be an hour’s drive away, waitlists are long, and there’s still a quiet pressure to “just get on with it”. That means the person best placed to spot when someone’s struggling — and to say something — is rarely a professional. It’s a colleague, a teammate, a committee member, a neighbour.
Seasonal and financial pressure, isolation, and long hours all take a toll in regional communities, and men in particular are far less likely to reach out early. Mental Health First Aid gives everyday people the confidence to start the conversation, sit with someone in a hard moment, and point them toward real help — skills that genuinely save lives.
You don’t need to be a counsellor. You just need to know what to look for and what to do next. That’s exactly what this training gives you.
Recognise the changes in mood, behaviour or talk that signal someone isn’t coping.
A simple, judgement-free way to open a conversation that so many people avoid.
Clear steps for the moments that matter most, including thoughts of suicide.
Connect people to local services, their GP and the supports around them.
If you or someone you know needs help now, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 000 in an emergency. This training complements professional help — it doesn’t replace it.
Train your team on-site. From $195 per person — quote back within 24 hours.
Learn more →Pre-season mental health training at club rates. Look after your players and volunteers.
Learn more →Not-for-profit pricing and grant-funding guidance to make training affordable.
Learn more →Serving Renmark · Berri · Loxton · Barmera · Waikerie and across the Riverland. Areas we serve →
Public courses
12 Nov – 13 Nov 2026
Renmark Community Hub · 9:00am – 4:00pm both days
Accredited two-day course covering how to recognise and respond to a mental health crisis in your community, workplace or club.
3 Dec – 4 Dec 2026
Berri Town Hall · 9:00am – 4:00pm both days
Learn practical, evidence-based skills to support someone experiencing a mental health problem until professional help is available.
18 Feb – 19 Feb 2027
Loxton Research Centre · 9:00am – 4:00pm both days
Nationally recognised Mental Health First Aid accreditation, delivered locally — no metro travel and no Adelaide accommodation costs.
Trusted locally
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Book a seat on the next public course, or arrange private training for your workplace, club or community group — we come to you.
