Bring Life-Changing Mental Health Skills to Your Community.

Offer the carers, families, and members you support an evidence-based framework to confidently navigate mental health challenges. Our private group training is the perfect way to deliver a valuable, mission-aligned program that empowers your entire community.

A group of participants in a MindSpark Mental Health First Aid training course.

The Official MHFA Framework We Teach

As an accredited MHFA Instructor, I’m proud to deliver the official, evidence-based curriculum you’ll see in this video. At Mindspark, our focus is on creating a safe and supportive environment where this framework truly comes to life, ensuring your community leaves with real confidence for real-world situations.
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You’re in good company

Here’s the impact, by the numbers.

4.8/5

Participant Rating

4.5/5

Learning Outcome

4.6/5

Empowered to Act

98%

Participant Recommendation

Data gathered from feedback surveys completed by carers and volunteers after our courses.

What Our Participants Say

You are a great presenter for the course. I thank you for your patience and active listening for all the attendees. The informations were explained clearly and easy to understand. Best of all you have both, past experienced of working as a mental health nurse and live experienced. You clearly understand and feel for the carers and what you shared definitely will give hope to the attendees/carers.

Companion/carer for a family member or friend

Andrew was amazing. The course was so incredibly helpful and sitting it with others with similar lived experiences was really helpful. It created life long contacts as well. I feel equipped to deal with what is going on at home. I can’t thank Andrew enough.

Companion/carer for a family member or friend

A warm, professional headshot of Andrew, the founder of MindSpark and an accredited MHFA instructor.

Meet Andrew

Official logo for Mental Health First Aid Australia - Licensed Instructor.

Hi, I’m Andrew. With over 30 years of experience spanning clinical mental health roles and my own journey as a companion/carer, I have a deep, firsthand understanding of the challenges our communities face. I don’t just teach the MHFA framework; I deliver it with the compassion and real-world insight that only comes from lived experience. My goal is to create a safe, engaging space where your members or staff feel empowered to have conversations that can change—and save—lives.


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A Powerful Framework for Your Community

This comprehensive course provides the skills and knowledge to offer initial support to adults experiencing a range of mental health problems or crises. By offering this training, you are creating a more resilient, supportive, and educated community.

Outcome 1: Recognise the Signs & Respond with Confidence


Your members or staff will gain the knowledge and confidence to recognize when someone may be struggling. This course provides concrete strategies and practical tools to offer effective initial support, empowering them to respond compassionately and effectively in a mental health crisis.

Topics covered include:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Psychosis
  • Alchohol and Drug use

Outcome 2: Learn to Support in a Crisis


This course provides a clear, evidence-based action plan for how to approach and support someone through a range of common and difficult crisis situations.

Crisis situations covered include:

  • Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
  • Panic attacks
  • Traumatic events

Outcome 3: Reduce Stigma & Foster Wellbeing


By becoming a champion for mental health, each participant helps to create a culture of openness and understanding. This makes a tangible difference by contributing to a more caring and resilient workplace, family, and community, fostering a more supportive and productive environment for everyone.

Booking a Private Course is Easy

A Simple Process for Your Group or Community

  • Step 1: Initial Consultation. We’ll start with a free, no-obligation chat to understand your team’s specific needs and goals.

  • Step 2: Custom Proposal. We’ll provide a clear, all-inclusive proposal and quote for your group.

  • Step 3: Flexible Scheduling. We’ll work with you to find the perfect dates and delivery format (online or in-person at your location).

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Interested in Joining as an Individual? We occasionally run courses that are open to the public. Join our waitlist, and you’ll be the first to know when a new course is scheduled in your area.
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