"Keep your Eyes Open"

Empower yourself to support young people in crisis with nationally recognized training.

"Two in five young people will face a mental health crisis this year."

Get Trained

Be the adult who knows how to respond.

Who We Are

Two in five young people in Australia will face a mental health crisis this year. That means the odds are high that someone in your home, your classroom, your team, or your organisation will need support — and they’ll look to the nearest adult to know what to do next.

Open Eyes Training exists to make sure that adult is prepared.

With more than 25 years of experience working with young people in sport and community leadership — and training delivered by an Accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor — we equip adults with the skills to recognise when something isn’t right, start a safe and supportive conversation, and guide a young person toward the help they need.

Youth MHFA training gives you the confidence to act early, respond calmly, and make decisions that genuinely support a young person’s wellbeing. It helps you become the trusted adult young people feel safe approaching — and it shows parents, families, and communities that your organisation takes mental health seriously.

Our Services

Empowering adults with essential Youth MHFA skills to support young people confidently.

Course Options

Blended Online

Flexible learning combining self‑paced study with live online training.

5–7 hours self‑paced online learning
3 × 2.5‑hour live Zoom sessions
Ideal for individuals or small teams
Complete from anywhere Book now or check upcoming course dates.

Blended In‑Person

For schools, sporting clubs, youth organisations, and workplaces wanting onsite training.

5–7 hours self‑paced online learning
7 hours of face‑to‑face workshops (one full day or two half‑days)
Practical, interactive, and tailored to your setting Enquire about in‑house training for your organisation.

Fully In‑Person

A complete face‑to‑face experience for organisations wanting the most immersive option.

14 hours of in‑person training
Delivered over two full days or four half‑days
Best for teams wanting deep practice and group learning Enquire about in‑house training for your organisation.

All Formats Include

Youth MHFA manual
MHFA learner pass
All course materials
Accredited Youth MHFAider certificate (valid for 3 years)

Mental Health First Aid

What Youth MHFA Is

Youth Mental Health First Aid helps adults recognise when a young person aged 12–18 may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a crisis, and teaches how to provide safe, effective support until professional help is available. It’s a nationally accredited, evidence‑based program for anyone who lives with, cares for, or works with young people.

What You’ll Learn

Recognise early warning signs in behaviour, mood, or thinking.
Use a proven action plan to support young people experiencing challenges such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance use, suicidal thoughts, panic attacks, or self‑injury.
Have calm, supportive conversations about mental health.
Guide young people toward appropriate help, services, and trusted adults.
Look after your own wellbeing while supporting others.
Earn nationally recognised accreditation valid for three years.

Further information about the Youth MHFA course is available on the Mental Health First Aid Australia website:

https://www.mhfa.com.au/our-courses/adults-supporting-young-people/youth-mental-health-first-aid

Testimonials

"Highlighted aspects of mental health that I personally have never experienced but helped me understand and identify signs of mental health concerns within youth. Also breaking down of the course into 4 aspects allowed specific focus on each."

"The course was very well presented & engaging. The material was easy to understand & explained well. I now have a better understanding of mental illness & how I can help those struggling with mental health."

"The amount of information provided was immense, and it really taught me a lot of things I didn't know, such as the three different eating disorders (I thought there was 2)"

"Dean did an incredible job at presenting, he kept the group engaged and provided the group with a safe learning environment. The group felt comfortable with each other to ask questions and have some great in depth conversations."

"The course provided a well thought-out in-depth information youth mental health; the multiple facets/faces that it comes in and how to approach each case. It covered a range of heavy subjects in a factual thoughtful manner, which makes it digestible."

"Working with young kids and having teens and pre teens myself, I initially went to make myself educated for my own children. I quickly learned that Mental Health doesn't discriminate and having the tools and knowledge can help me help others."