The Working Mind
— an evidence-based, workplace-focused mental health training program — to organisations and teams across Australia.
Our mission is to equip employees and leaders with the awareness, skills and confidence to support mental health, reduce stigma, and foster a culture of psychological safety at work.
What is The Working Mind (TWM)?
The Working Mind is an evidence‑based workplace mental health program designed to strengthen mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and build psychologically safe and supportive workplace cultures.
Originally developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (Opening Minds), The Working Mind is internationally recognised and has been delivered to thousands of employees and leaders across a wide range of industries. The program is being introduced to Australia from 2026, with local adaptation for Australian workplaces.
At The Wellbeing Campus, The Working Mind is offered as a proactive, upstream approach to workplace mental health, supporting people early, strengthening resilience, and normalising safe conversations about mental health at work
The Working Mind Modules
Mental Health & Stigma:
Explore definitions of mental health, common misconceptions, and how stigma affects individuals and the workplace.
Module 1
Mental Health Continuum & Awareness
Learn to use the Mental Health Continuum as a tool to recognise changes in wellbeing — for yourself and others.
Module 2 
Module 3Stress, Resilience & Coping
Identify stressors, discuss their impact, and practise evidence-based coping strategies and self-care to maintain resilience.
Module 4 (Managers Only)Supporting Your Team
Tailored for supervisors and team-leaders — how to create psychologically safe environments, support individuals in distress, and respond to critical incidents or ongoing workplace stress.
Why The Working Mind matters
Workplace mental health is not only about responding to crisis — it is about creating environments where people feel safe, supported and equipped to manage everyday pressures.
The Working Mind helps organisations to:
Reduce stigma associated with mental health in the workplace
Improve early recognition of mental health changes
Strengthen coping and resilience skills
Build psychologically safe teams
Support a mentally healthy workplace culture
This program complements Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) by focusing on prevention, awareness and culture‑building, while MHFA focuses on responding to mental health crises.
Delivery Format
Virtual - this training can be delivered virtually via Zoom or another online platform for staff located in Australia.
in–person Training. We can provide this training, in-person, anywhere across Australia.
Dates and times tailored to your needs. We can deliver this in a full-day session or split it for your team. This can be especially helpful if it's delivered online.
The duration of this program is longer for Managers to allow for the additional module.
5 hours (employee)
8 hours (manager)
Cohort and team training options for employees or Managers.
Who the training is for
Employees
Employee training focuses on building shared understanding and practical skills that support individual and team wellbeing. Participants learn to:
Understand mental health and wellbeing using a shared language
Recognise early signs of mental health changes in themselves and others
Use practical tools to manage stress and everyday pressures
Reduce stigma and support respectful, open conversations
Know when and how to seek support
Managers and leaders
Manager training includes all employee content, plus an additional focus on leadership responsibility and workplace support. Managers and leaders learn to:
Recognise and respond to mental health changes in team members
Have safe, supportive conversations about mental health
Support people through challenges while maintaining boundaries
Promote psychologically safe and mentally healthy teams
Understand their role in early intervention and prevention
Mental Health First Aid and The Working Mind are complementary courses, often delivered together in workplaces.
Building culture
Transforming workplace cultures
Purpose - Build awareness, reduce stigma, and strengthen resilience in the workplace.
Impact - Fosters psychologically safe and supportive workplaces
Why it Matters - Without cultural change, stigma persists, and mental health challenges can go unnoticed.
Building capacity
Conversations and pathways to support
Purpose - Provide practical skills to recognise and respond to someone experiencing mental health problems or crises.
Impact -Enables employees to take action when it matters most.
Why it Matters - Without response skills, conversations may not lead to help.
Outcomes for organisations
Organisations that implement The Working Mind benefit from:
Improved mental health literacy across the workforce
Increased confidence in having mental health conversations
Earlier support and intervention
Reduced stigma and stronger workplace culture
Alignment with psychosocial risk management and wellbeing strategies
The Working Mind
Our mission is to equip employees and leaders with the awareness, skills and confidence to support mental health, reduce stigma, and foster a culture of psychological safety at work.