Ben LucasMental Health First Aid Facilitator

Your coaches notice first. Give them a plan.

Accredited Mental Health First Aid for sporting clubs, community groups and not-for-profits, at your clubhouse, before the season starts.

Accredited Mental Health First Aid Australia courseDelivered by a licensed MHFA instructor

Ben running a Mental Health First Aid session
Ben with participants

Organisations I've trained with

  • BHP
  • Sano Health
  • Byrnecut
  • Thiess
  • Jetcrete
  • Aircall
  • Avid Collective
  • Gotcha4Life
  • Media Federation of Australia
  • Women & Children First
  • Hunter Junior Rugby League
  • Robertson Spuddies Rugby League

Built for clubs and community groups

I've trained junior rugby league clubs from the Hunter to the Southern Highlands.

Your club is where people show up

For a lot of players, parents and volunteers, the club is the one place they turn up every week. That puts your coaches and committee in the best spot to notice changes and check in. Mental Health First Aid gives them the words and the steps, so nobody's guessing.

Easily covered by grants

Local council community grants and state sport and wellbeing programs regularly fund training like this, so the club rate can often be covered in full.

$3,300 + GST for up to 15 people

Hey, you've seemed flat lately. You okay? Honestly? Not really. Things have been a lot.
this is where most people freeze

What is Mental Health First Aid?

Mental Health First Aid is an accredited course from Mental Health First Aid Australia. It teaches everyday people how to notice when someone is struggling, start the conversation and guide them towards professional help. Think first aid, but for mental health: not therapy, just the skills to help until the right support takes over.

What your people learn

  • Spot the signs of common mental health problems, from depression and anxiety to psychosis and substance use
  • Start the conversation and listen without judgement
  • Ask directly about suicidal thoughts, and respond safely
  • Support someone through a panic attack or after a traumatic event
  • Point people to the right help: EAP, GPs, helplines and more

What people say

From the anonymous survey MHFA Australia sends every participant after the course.

4.9/5average rating across my last 75 participants
74 of 75would recommend the course
Hundredstrained, from mine site crews to junior sport volunteers

From first call to trained team

Step 1

A 15-minute call

We talk about your people, what's been happening and what would make the training land. I shape the examples around your world.

Step 2

Training at your place

Accredited Standard Mental Health First Aid, delivered in person at your site, office or clubhouse.

Step 3

Accreditation

Everyone gets the MHFA manual and can become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider for three years.

4.5
or 25% back

My guarantee

Every participant rates the training on MHFA Australia's own survey. If your team's average comes in under 4.5 out of 5, I'll refund a quarter of the fee. My average is 4.9.

Questions people ask

Can our club get funding for it?

Usually, yes. Local council community grants and state sport and wellbeing programs regularly fund training like this, so the club rate can often be covered in full.

How much does Mental Health First Aid training cost?

Workplace training is $4,950 + GST for up to 15 people, with extra participants at $295 each up to 20. Sporting clubs, community groups and not-for-profits pay $3,300 + GST for up to 15. Travel is included anywhere in Greater Sydney. Outside Sydney, travel and accommodation are charged at cost.

Is the training accredited?

Yes. I'm a licensed Mental Health First Aid Australia instructor delivering the Standard MHFA course. Participants who complete the course and the assessment become Accredited Mental Health First Aiders for three years.

Where do you run it?

At your workplace, clubhouse or a venue you choose. Anywhere in Greater Sydney is included, and I travel to regional NSW and interstate with travel charged at cost. I'm based in Collaroy on the Northern Beaches.

What's the format and timing?

We work that out together on the planning call, around your rosters, shifts or training nights. It's always delivered in person, at your place.

Tell me about your team

I'll reply within one business day with a quote and a couple of dates. No obligation.

Or email me at ben@haveaplan.xyz

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