Wondering Women – Exploring Cloud 9, a community-led mental health initiative for women by women in the Sutherland area

by MHFA Communications | Jul 10, 2023 | Communities

When the women’s empowerment and activity group, Wondering Women, identified that their members were experiencing increased levels of stress and isolation over the last few years, they turned to Mental Health First Aid® (MHFA™) Australia for training and support. What...

City of Maroondah (Champion Community) – Building an empowered, supported, mentally healthy community

by MHFA Communications | Jul 6, 2023 | Communities

The City of Maroondah offers the best of city and country in the leafy surrounds of Melbourne’s east. Providing support to the region’s carer and volunteer population became the springboard to a community-wide commitment to Mental Health First Aid®. The City of...

Benalla Rural City (Champion Community) – Empowering young people through mental health education

by MHFA Communications | Jul 6, 2023 | Communities

Benalla Rural City is a picturesque Victorian community of expansive agricultural lands, and renowned for flourishing art, food, wine and tourism trails. Home to over 14,400 people, the community tackles many of the same mental health challenges that are prevalent in...

City of Maroondah receives “Champion Community” status for mental health focus

by MHFA Communications | Apr 13, 2023 | Communities

Mental Health First Aid® Australia has recognised the City of Maroondah as a “Champion Community” for its commitment to improving the mental health and well-being of its population.     This recognition is awarded to communities across Australia for developing mental...

City of Victor Harbor

by MHFA Communications | Dec 12, 2021 | Communities

The City of Victor Harbor skirts the picturesque coastline of regional South Australia. The local area has a population of around 15,000 residents but at times there is an influx of holiday makers and visitors, almost doubling this number. In any regional community,...