Mental Health Support Course
(non-accredited & 100% online - $60pp

The Non-Accredited Mental Health Support Course offered 100% online by Salt Training Academy is designed to raise awareness and build confidence in understanding mental health challenges that affect individuals, families, and communities. Whether you're supporting someone through a mental health issue or managing your own well-being, this course provides practical insights and compassionate guidance in a flexible, self-paced format. It’s ideal for people living in Port Macquarie and throughout the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, especially those working in care, community services, education, or support roles.

The course content explores the foundations of mental health awareness, including identifying early warning signs, understanding psychological distress, and responding to common mental health conditions. Through a series of engaging video resources, interactive presentations, and reflection-based assessments, learners are encouraged to think critically and empathetically about how mental health impacts those around them. Modules cover key areas such as emotional resilience, stigma reduction, supportive communication, and current reporting and legislative obligations, helping you become a more informed and confident support person.

This non-accredited course places a strong emphasis on real-life application and personal reflection. Students complete scenario-based assessments and theory questions that reinforce learning and encourage a deeper understanding of mental health support strategies in community and workplace settings. It’s not just about theory—it’s about learning how to make a positive impact, even in everyday conversations or moments of crisis.

By choosing to study this online Mental Health Support Course with Salt Training Academy, you're accessing a locally grounded, nationally relevant program developed with the needs of regional Australians in mind. With a strong presence in Port Macquarie and the Mid North Coast, Salt Training Academy supports learners who want to make a difference in their community by fostering mental health awareness and resilience in a safe, accessible, and inclusive way.