The Working Mind
Evidence-based workplace mental health training for employees and leaders
Across Australia, attitudes toward mental health in workplaces and communities are changing. Organisations are increasingly acknowledging that wellbeing is a collective responsibility, closely linked to how teams perform, communicate, and remain resilient over time.
What is The Working Mind (TWM)?
The Working Mind is an evidence-based workplace mental health training program designed to build psychologically safe, mentally healthy workplaces.
Delivered by accredited facilitators at The Wellbeing Campus, this program equips employees and leaders with the skills, language and confidence to recognise early signs of mental health challenges, reduce stigma, and respond effectively at work.
Developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, The Working Mind is internationally recognised and widely used across organisations seeking practical, preventative mental health solutions.
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.
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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.
Workplace mental health training for all levels
The Working Mind is suitable for:
Employees across all roles
Team leaders, supervisors and managers
Senior leaders and people managers
Organisations focused on psychological safety and wellbeing
No prior mental health knowledge is required.
The training is accessible, practical and relevant across industries.
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
Why leadership mental health training matters
Leaders play a critical role in shaping workplace culture, psychological safety and mental health outcomes.
The Working Mind for Managers supports leaders to:
Recognise early signs of mental health concerns
Respond confidently and appropriately
Have supportive, non-judgemental conversations
Reduce stigma and build trust within teams
Support recovery while maintaining performance
Strong leadership capability in mental health leads to healthier teams, reduced psychosocial risk, and improved organisational outcomes.
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.
Practical, interactive delivery
Training is delivered through facilitator-led, interactive sessions focused on real-world application.
Delivery includes:
Workplace scenarios and discussion
Guided reflection
Practical tools and conversation frameworks
Small group activities
Application to participants’ own work context
The focus is on building confidence and capability, not clinical knowledge.
Why Choose Us
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Team of Experts
Our dedicated team consists of experienced mental health professionals in social work, psychology, and social change, delivering engaging training and support. Recognised and accredited by AASW and AHPRA.
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Evidenced Based
Our programs are evidence-based, drawing from the latest findings in psychology and social science. All of our programs are backed by science, we ensure that we thoroughly research our content before delivery.
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Bespoke Training
We recognise that every workplace is unique, and our programs can be tailored to address your organisation's specific needs and challenges. We can work with your team to provide bespoke training. Based in Melbourne, but delivering globally.
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.