Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Mental Health First Aid (MFHA) equips individuals, teams and organisations with the necessary practical skills, knowledge and confidence to identify, connect and support an individual experiencing a mental health issue.

About this solution

Workplace Options Australia is an organisation dedicated to providing MHFA to a wide range of individuals and organisations across varying industries. Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical training, our program covers various mental health topics, including common mental health disorders and problems in Australia, crisis situations, risk assessment, mental health action plans and intervention strategies. You will learn how to recognise the signs of mental health issues, deliver initial support, and guide individuals towards appropriate professional help.

Process

Our comprehensive accreditation program abides by the Australian Mental Health First Aid Accreditation standards and guidelines. Upon successful completion of our program, you will receive a recognised accreditation, signifying your commitment to mental health advocacy and your ability to provide vital support to those in need. This accreditation will not only enhance your professional profile but also enable you to make a positive impact in your community.

Furthermore, organisations can invest in their employees professional growth and contribute to a mentally healthier society by pursuing a Mental Health First Aid Accreditation with us. Join our community of compassionate individuals who are dedicated to fostering mental well-being and making a real difference in people’s lives.

Wellbeing Case Studies

Case Study

Wellbeing Ambassador Program

The Wellbeing Ambassador Program is part of an organisation’s strategic direction to create a safe and psychologically healthy workplace. The program is a multi-pronged approach that includes three elements: wellbeing assessment, training of Managers, and training and support of Ambassadors. Workplace Options’ Wellbeing Ambassador Program…
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Case Study

A Comprehensive Needs Assessment

SITUATION A multinational corporation that was preparing to implement a global wellbeing programme reached out to the Consulting Practice team to analyse member needs and community assets for its global workforce of 10,000 employees located across 80 work sites, including remote field locations. ACTION The…
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Expanding a Parental Leave Program to Eight Global Locations

SITUATION A large multinational company engaged the consulting team to expand its parent leave program to eight locations worldwide. ACTION The Consulting team organised stakeholder committees to assist in aligning the program with local practices and regulatory requirements for each location. They also worked with…
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Case Study

Assessing Employee Wellbeing in a Remote and Rigorous Work Environment

Workplace Options (WPO) was engaged to assist a construction company in assessing the needs of workers in a challenging and extremely remote environment. Employing 1000+ workers for a 5-year period, the client was awarded a large-scale construction project located in the Yamal Peninsula of Russia…
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Supporting a global restructuring

Workplace Options (WPO) received a request from a multinational company undergoing a global restructuring at 14 locations spanning nine countries. Evidence indicates that organisational changes involving restructuring cause stress, anxiety, and trigger multiple emotional issues. SITUATION Knowing that restructuring leads to broad-scope workplace disruption, the…
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* The story above is based on a real-life situation, but details have been changed or omitted to protect the anonymity of the individual receiving support.