Standard Mental Health First Aid Course, In Person
A premium, face to face Mental Health First Aid course for organisations that want their people trained together in the room. Delivered in Perth, and available Australia-wide for private group bookings. This is Dal's most personal offering, and she accepts only a very limited number of in-person engagements each year.
- Format 2 x 6-hour days in person (12 hours), no eLearning
- Where Perth, or Australia-wide for private groups
- Accreditation 3-year Mental Health First Aider
- Investment From $8,500 + GST for up to 10 people
Dal Sahota
Clinical Hypno-Psychotherapist
Principal Master Mental Health Educator
MHFA Australia Licensed Instructor
Enquire
Tell Dal about your group, your location and what you want your people to walk away with. No payment, no obligation.
Receive your tailored quote
You receive a clear quote for your group size and location, with any travel and accommodation costs itemised transparently.
Train together in person
Dal delivers two full days of face to face training with your team, then each participant completes their 3-year accreditation.
Enquiry only. A very limited number of in-person engagements are accepted each year. Available Australia-wide for private group bookings, with travel and accommodation costs quoted per location.
Prefer an accessible, proven option for individuals or smaller teams? Explore the Community course online or the Workplace course online.
Organisations Dal has trained, in Australia and worldwide
Just a sample. See the full list of organisations Dal has trained.
Built for organisations that take mental health seriously
The in-person Standard Mental Health First Aid course is designed for teams who benefit from learning together in the same room, practising real conversations face to face and building a shared language for supporting one another. It is the right choice when the training itself is a statement about how much your people matter.
HR and People & Culture
Embed a recognised, accredited standard of mental health support across your workforce, with training your leaders can point to with confidence.
WHS and safety coordinators
Extend your duty of care beyond physical safety, equipping frontline people to notice, assess and respond to psychological risk early.
Executive and leadership teams
Give the people who set the tone the skills and language to lead a genuinely mentally healthy workplace from the top down.
An in-person day is the right fit when
- You want a whole team or department trained together, in the same room, on the same day
- The face to face experience matters, for practising difficult conversations and building trust
- You are based in Perth, or you can host a private group booking at your own site anywhere in Australia
- Mental health training is part of a visible commitment your people can see and feel
The online course may suit you better when
- You need to train individuals or a small number of people rather than a full group
- Your team is spread across different states and cities
- An accessible per-person price is the priority
- You would rather book now than wait for a limited in-person date
Explore the proven online options: Community Mental Health First Aid online and Workplace Mental Health First Aid online.
Real skills, used the moment they are needed
The point of Mental Health First Aid is not the certificate. It is what your people do when a colleague is quietly struggling. One participant described what happened at work within days of training with Dal.
"Within days of completing this course, I was alerted to some difficulties that a young colleague was having. He had recently finished his apprenticeship and is due to become a dad in a few months. The reality of what life will be in a few months really weighed heavily on his thoughts and he was really struggling. After I was alerted to this, I immediately called on the training that I was fortunate enough to have been given by Dal Sahota. Due to the training that Dal provided me, I was able to provide support and assistance to him. This course gave me the confidence to listen and assess what assistance we, as the employer, could offer him specifically, and others generally. I was able to refer the young man to the company doctor who has provided access to other support services and make other adjustments at work for him. I hope that in the coming days and months that this early intervention will help this young man and he will embrace fatherhood and the joys that provides. Dal is a wonderful instructor, we covered a lot of info but it never felt rushed and each sub-topic was given adequate coverage. Thank you Dal with special mention to Sophie, Dave and Spence, my fellow trainees."Stephen M
Verified Google review, workplace outcome
Twelve hours of face to face training, delivered over two days
This is the full Standard Mental Health First Aid course, delivered entirely in person. There is no eLearning to complete first. Everything happens live, in the room, with Dal guiding the group through discussion, scenarios and practical application.
Two full days
12 hours of accredited training delivered face to face across 2 consecutive days, with no self-paced component beforehand.
6 hours in the room
Foundations of mental health first aid, recognising the signs of common mental health problems, and how to begin a supportive conversation.
6 hours in the room
Responding in a crisis, guiding someone toward professional help, and applying the action plan to scenarios relevant to your group.
3-year accreditation
Complete the MHFA Australia assessment to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider, valid for 3 years.
Available Australia-wide for private group bookings, with travel and accommodation costs quoted per location.
What your team will learn
The course teaches participants how to recognise and respond to the mental health problems most commonly experienced by adults, and how to provide first aid in a mental health crisis until professional help is available or the crisis resolves.
Recognising and supporting
- Depression and anxiety problems
- Psychosis
- Substance use problems
- How to have a safe, non-judgemental conversation and encourage appropriate professional help
Responding in a crisis
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Non-suicidal self-injury
- Panic attacks and traumatic events
- Severe effects of substance use and severe psychotic states
The course also covers the boundaries of the Mental Health First Aider role, so participants always understand where first aid ends and professional care begins. Because the day is delivered privately to your group, the scenarios and referral pathways can be shaped around the real situations your people encounter.
Trained by a clinician, not just a course presenter
Every in-person course is delivered personally by Dal Sahota, an MHFA Australia Licensed Instructor, Clinical Hypno-Psychotherapist and Principal Master Mental Health Educator who has trained thousands of people worldwide. Dal brings years of clinical practice into every day of training, which means questions are answered from real therapeutic experience, and sensitive topics are handled with genuine clinical care.
"Dal is an exceptional psychotherapist and mental health trainer. Her sessions are surprisingly versatile where she not only tailors her training style to accommodate trainees of different backgrounds but also gently challenges learners to enhance their learning skills and comprehension. She also balances her sessions with equal amount of instruction and group discussions, thereby allowing the learners to grasp and apply what they have learnt as soon as possible. I highly recommend making the most of her expertise and experience."Vinay Umarji
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What participants say about training in person with Dal
"I just completed the in-person Mental Health First Aid training with Dal and cannot recommend her highly enough. Dal is an engaging, compassionate and knowledgeable facilitator who created a safe and supportive learning environment for all participants. The material with practical case studies encouraged open discussions and made what could have been heavy content feel approachable and manageable. I finished the training feeling confident, well-equipped and inspired to support my community. Thank you, Dal."Kaye Dong
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"I recently attended a 2 day in person Mental first aid course facilitated by Dal. I found Dal to be highly knowledgeable and experienced in this field. Dal provided a comfortable engaging and interactive space to learn giving all participants the opportunity to ask questions and have short discussions. The course content was clear and easy to comprehend and I came away from it with confidence I have the ability to notice, assess and help someone in need. Thanks Dal for not only the 2 days but the extra links and information post course."Wendy Davidson
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"Dal is a very competent and confident trainer. I felt comfortable from the moment I walked into the class. She was very up front around the boundaries of the way the teaching was going to be presented from the start of the class. She was very easy to talk to and easy to approach and very kind, gentle and approachable. She made sure everyone was confident in the section we were learning about before moving on to the next. I highly recommend Dal for your mental health trainee needs. I do now feel very confident in how to be a mental health first aider for if and when and situation arrives. Thank you Dal"Se-anne Byrne
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"I attended a 2-day Standard Mental Health First Aid course facilitated by Dal. Dal was incredibly knowledgeable, professional and engaging. She allowed room for us to explore the topics covered but kept everyone on track during sessions, as well as consistently reminding us of the limits of the First Aider role - which was so beneficial to understand. I will recommend Dal to peers and look forward to engaging in her other resources."Renee Giblett
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"I had the absolute pleasure of attending the 2 day MHFA training with Dal as the facilitator. Her approach to informing and assisting the development of my confidence, understanding and totality of the impact of being able to hold a conversation with someone experiencing a poor mental health episode was amazing. Dal's empathetic yet commanding tone and ability to humanise her experience at appropriate moments made the delivery of the course fly by. I would totally recommend anyone wanting to develop their Mental Health First Aid to attend one of Dal's sessions. Thanks so much Dal. :)"Linda Hamilton
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"The two day course for mental health first aid was incredibly informative and helpful for providing help to anyone who may be under mental distress but only because of Dal presenting it. Without the activities and exercises she provided the group throughout the course, only a fraction of the information would have sunk in. Dal's unwavering support throughout and careful checking in through the tough topics was nothing short of impressive. Highly recommend Dal for anyone considering the course!"Archy McDonald
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"Dal facilitated our Mental Health First Aid training. She had exceptional knowledge around Mental Health and provided us with practical knowledge, resources and tools that we can use at work and our everyday interactions. She's very friendly, engaging and approachable, which made the sessions enjoyable! Would definitely recommend Dal for the MHFA course."Jack K
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Not ready for a private in-person day? Train online instead
The in-person course is deliberately limited. For individuals, smaller teams and organisations spread across the country, Dal's online courses deliver the same accredited Standard-level training with the same clinical depth, at an accessible per-person price. Participants consistently describe the online delivery as engaging and genuinely effective.
"I have just completed the Mental Health training with Dal this morning. I found the online component prior to the face-to-face sessions to be in-depth, covering topics such as anxiety, depression, psychosis, and alcohol and drug use. This provided a strong foundation and prepared me well for the two days of face-to-face online training with Dal. Dal is very knowledgeable and took the time to answer all of my questions. I also enjoyed participating in breakout rooms, which gave me the opportunity to connect and discuss ideas with other participants. I highly recommend Dal and the Mental Health training program."Tanya Gill
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"Dal is an excellent presenter. Our MHFA training was online, which she delivered in an interesting and interactive way. Her experience in the field was apparent, and she was terrific at encouraging us to ask the difficult questions. I would be happy to have her as a presenter in the future and definitely happy to recommend Dal to everyone interested in this field."Daniel Budzisz
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Workplace training for a team? See the Workplace Mental Health First Aid course online. Both are open for booking now, and both are five-star rated on Google.
In-person pricing, stated plainly
Private in-person group booking
There are no public per-person tickets and no online checkout for the in-person course. Every booking is quoted individually. The Learner Access Pass is required by MHFA Australia for each participant and covers the official course learning materials. Dal accepts a very limited number of in-person engagements each year, so early enquiry is recommended.
That is from $850 per person at capacity, for two full days of private, accredited training delivered personally by Dal.
Enquire About In-Person TrainingEnquire, receive your tailored quote, then train together in person. Available Australia-wide, with travel and accommodation costs quoted per location.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the in-person Standard course cost?
Private group bookings start from $8,500 + GST for up to 10 participants, plus a $20 + GST MHFA Learner Access Pass for each participant, which is required by MHFA Australia and covers the official course materials. Larger groups and interstate engagements are quoted on enquiry.
How many participants can attend?
The from price covers a private group of up to 10 participants. Larger groups can be accommodated and are quoted on enquiry, so the day is planned around the number of people you need to train.
Where is the course delivered?
The course is delivered in person in Perth. Dal is also available Australia-wide for private group bookings, with travel and accommodation costs quoted per location. Interstate engagements typically include flights, two nights accommodation and transfers, quoted transparently before you commit.
Can Dal travel to us interstate?
Yes. Dal delivers private in-person group bookings anywhere in Australia. Travel and accommodation costs are quoted per location and added to your tailored quote, so you see the full investment up front.
Is there any eLearning or online component?
No. This is a fully in-person course. All 12 hours of training take place face to face across two consecutive days, with no self-paced eLearning to complete beforehand. If a blended online format suits your team better, the online Community and Workplace courses include eLearning followed by live sessions.
How long is the accreditation valid?
On completing the two days and the MHFA Australia assessment, each participant becomes an Accredited Mental Health First Aider, with accreditation valid for 3 years. A refresher before expiry extends it for a further 3 years.
We have a smaller group or a tighter budget. What are our options?
The in-person course is a premium, limited-availability offering. If a private in-person day is not the right fit, Dal's online courses deliver the same accredited training at an accessible per-person price. The Community and Workplace online courses are proven, five-star rated and open for individual bookings.
Who delivers the training?
Every in-person course is delivered personally by Dal Sahota, an MHFA Australia Licensed Instructor, Clinical Hypno-Psychotherapist and Principal Master Mental Health Educator who has trained thousands of people. You learn directly from a practising clinician, not a presenter working from a script.
Bring accredited mental health first aid into your workplace
Enquire about a private, in-person Standard Mental Health First Aid course for your team. Two full days, face to face, delivered personally by Dal in Perth or at your own site anywhere in Australia.
From $8,500 + GST for up to 10 participants, plus $20 + GST Learner Access Pass per participant. A very limited number of in-person engagements are accepted each year.
Enquire About In-Person TrainingPrefer to book online now? Explore the Community and Workplace courses online.