Business Resilience Event Series 2-Day Mental Health First Aid Course
October 7 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
2-Day Course – Wednesday 7th October and Thursday 8th October
8:00 am – 3:00 pm both days
Event Description
A mentally healthy and supportive workplace is the key to driving employee well-being, productivity and, ultimately, business resilience and success. Natural disasters and severe weather events in particular can have a profound psychological impact on business owners, staff and customers.
Mental Health First Aid is a practical, skills-based education program that equips adults in the workplace with the skills and confidence needed to recognise and respond to a co-worker or another adult experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
This two-day face-to-face course provides high-quality, safe and accredited mental health first aid literacy and skills training to strengthen the support available to all Australians.
Mentally healthy workplaces are good for business
Every year, 1 in 5 Australians will experience a common mental illness. That means that every day, millions of Australians go to work while experiencing a mental health problem – and the impact of this can be enormous, affecting workplace productivity, performance and employee well-being.
Given that the average Australian worker will spend close to one third of their lives at work, the workplace is an ideal place for early intervention and supports for those experiencing or living with mental illness.
Workplaces now have a duty under WHS regulations to eliminate or minimise psychosocial risks in the workplace, and MHFA is one of the most common, practical ways businesses can demonstrate they’re meeting that duty.
Spots are limited to 1 person per small business only, so book now to avoid missing out!
Meet Your Trainer
Tobi Schnell is the owner of The Mindset Academy, an organisation dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. Its core mission is to create environments — in boardrooms, offices, and community settings — where people feel confident and equipped to have open, meaningful conversations about mental health.
To achieve this, The Mindset Academy delivers accredited Mental Health First Aid courses, along with suicide prevention training, workshops, and toolbox talks, all of which can be customised to meet specific organisational or industry needs.
This workshop is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
The Details
When: Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 October 2026 (attendees must be able to attend both days)
Time: 8.30am for 8:45am start – 3.00pm Each Day
Where: Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cost: $30 Members | $50 Non-Members (Limited to one representative per organisation)
Inclusions: Morning Tea and Working Lunch Each Day. Complimentary Car Parking.
For members pricing: You must be logged in on our website. This will apply member discount. Please contact us for any assistance.
Dietary Requirements: If you, or any of your guests, have dietary requirements, please email admin@cairnschamber.com.au immediately after making your booking. We cannot guarantee that dietary requests advised after registration has closed for the event will be catered for.
