A recent episode of SBS Insight highlighted the high rates of mental illness within the healthcare industry and the unrelenting pressure felt by doctors and nurses. MHFA Australia offers two specialised courses to meet the specific needs of the industry.
Leader in mental health first aid education and national not-for-profit training and research organisation, Mental Health First Aid Australia, welcomes the announcement by the Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health of funding as part of the National Suicide Prevention, Leadership and Support Program.
Six new MHFA course types, four new Manuals, five new films, six new journal publications, over 100 MHFA skilled workplaces recognised, a total of over two million MHFAiders trained worldwide since the program began and over 500,000 in Australia alone AND a global campaign celebrating mental health first aid. These are just a few of our biggest achievements across 2016, what a busy and productive year it was! Read more in our 2016 Annual Report - out now.
After an extensive and rigorous search, the Board of Mental Health First Aid Australia has appointed Nataly Bovopoulos to lead the national not-for-profit organisation.
Youth mental health and suicide prevention services worldwide, including MHFA Australia, have expressed concerns about a recently released Netflix TV show, ‘13 Reasons Why’, especially the graphic nature of some of the scenes. Here are two important resources we have created for adults and young people watching this show.
A unique opportunity has arisen to join the MHFA Australia team. Applications now open for the role of Specialised Courses Program Manager.
Catch up on all MHFA Australia's recent news in our latest newsletter.
Orange Sky Laundry is the world's first free mobile laundry for people experiencing homelessness. Orange Sky now has 800 volunteers across the country who are all supporting people in very challenging circumstances, with over a quarter of these volunteers trained in Mental Health First Aid.
It's always encouraging to see elite sportspeople recognising the importance of looking out for one another and working towards reducing the stigma associated with mental health problems. The NRL's State of Mind mental health program is going strong in its third year, announcing the addition of 13 new ambassadors. All ambassadors are trained in Mental Health First Aid!
Started by the Macedon Ranges Shire Council, the Live4Life mental health promotion model aims to reduce youth suicide in rural communities through training adults in Youth Mental Health First Aid and adolescents in teen Mental Health First Aid.