Nationally recognised · Delivered locally
Mental Health First Aid teaches everyday people how to recognise, understand and respond to someone experiencing a mental health problem or crisis. XL Training delivers the accredited course right across the Riverland — no metro travel required.
Just as physical first aid helps someone until an ambulance arrives, Mental Health First Aid gives you the skills to support someone until professional help is available or the crisis passes. It’s a practical, evidence-based program designed for everyday people — no clinical background needed.
The Standard Mental Health First Aid course is a nationally recognised, two-day program. On completion you earn a Mental Health First Aider accreditation valid for three years. We deliver it locally so your team, club or community group can get accredited without the cost and time of travelling to Adelaide.
The course is built around the MHFA ALGEE action plan — a simple framework you can remember and use when it counts.
Approach, assess & assist with any crisis
How to start the conversation, judge the situation, and act if someone is at immediate risk.
Listen & communicate non-judgementally
Practical listening skills that help someone feel heard rather than fixed or dismissed.
Give support & information
How to offer reassurance and share useful, accurate information without giving advice you’re not qualified to give.
Encourage appropriate professional help
Knowing the options — GP, psychologist, helplines — and how to gently encourage someone to reach out.
Encourage other supports
Family, friends, self-help strategies and community connection that aid recovery.
Give your team the confidence to support a struggling colleague. On-site training from $195 per person.
Workplace Mental Health First Aid →Pre-season training for committees, coaches and players at club rates.
Mental Health First Aid for clubs →Not-for-profit pricing and grant-funding guidance for community groups.
Community Mental Health First Aid →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.
Book a seat on the next public course, or arrange private training for your workplace, club or community group — we come to you.