EDUCATE YOUR MIND
Be Mentally Fit with the Always Program
Government Approved Certification Opportunities
Always is Mental Fitness Australia's foundational mental fitness program. It builds everyday mental fitness literacy, supports personal wellbeing and equips participants to better understand themselves, manage everyday pressures and engage in safe, supportive conversations that encourage appropriate help‑seeking.
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Upon finishing the Always program participants will also qualify to become a "Certified Mental Fitness Star".
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Always is non‑clinical and non‑responder training. It does not prepare participants to manage mental ill-health crises. Crisis response capability is delivered separately through the Certified Mental Fitness First Responder (MFFR) program.
Because the Program is Always available 24/7
Because the program will Always be kept up to date with best practice from a lived experience and practical view
Because there are Always thoughts
Because there is Always help available
Because there are Always different ways for people to look after themselves and others
Always encompasses the following 7 core Mental Fitness competencies;​
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Self-Awareness
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Emotional regulation
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Stress Management
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Flexible Mindset
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Positive thinking
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Resilience
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Self-Care
Always is designed to be flexible and self-paced. You can pause, reflect, revisit sections and apply the tools in a way that works for you. There’s no pressure to do it all in one go - your progress is saved so you can pick up where you left off anytime.
Participants will develop practical understanding of:
What mental fitness is and why it matters
How to notice changes in their own mental state early
How to manage emotions and everyday stress more effectively
How thinking patterns affect wellbeing
How to engage in safe conversations and encourage support
How to build resilience through habits, boundaries and self‑care
After completing the Always program, if you would like to become nationally recognised and acknowledged, we invite you to become certified as a Mental Fitness Star.
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This certification is non-clinical and focused on personal mental fitness. It does not qualify you to diagnose, treat, or provide support to others experiencing mental distress.
Workplace Participants
If you complete Always through your workplace, your employer will cover the certification cost.
Individual Participants
Certification is available for a one-off fee of $150 (inc. GST). After successfully completing the exam, you’ll receive an email with a link to complete payment before your certificate is issued.
​​In keeping true to our values, our Always Program is available and delivered in written and voice over audio format so you can listen as well as read the learning content.
Looking Ahead
Many people complete Always as a foundation - for themselves, their workplace, or their broader community.
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Some choose to build further skills over time, particularly if their role involves supporting others. If that’s relevant for you, additional learning pathways may be available through Mental Fitness Australia via our Mental Fitness First Responder (MFFR) program.
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