Two New Job Opportunities at MHFA Australia in Melb!
1 year 8 months ago
Work with MHFA Australia in Melbourne! Two new opportunities open for applications now - Marketing Officer and Team Leader (both maternity leave positions).
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Lists Youth and teen MHFA as Priorities in Proposed 2017/18 Budget
1 year 8 months ago
A recent report commissioned by the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council found that 25% of Peninsula teenagers suffered from depression, 6% higher than the national average. In response, the shire has listed Youth and teen Mental Health First Aid training as one of seven priority projects in its proposed 2017/18 budget.
SA's Mental Health Commissioner Chris Burns Recommends Employers Conduct MHFA Courses
1 year 8 months ago
"Employers must realise that every $1 invested in strengthening mental health and wellbeing in the workplace has an average return of $2.30", said Burns.
Community Pharmacist Karalyn Huxhagen Endorses MHFA in the Pharmacy Course
1 year 8 months ago
In a recent article on the role of pharmacists in mental health services, community pharmacist Karalyn Huxhagen encouraged pharmacy staff to undertake MHFA. “A pharmacist is a trusted member of the community and we are available often when the GP/mental health care team are not as easy to access. We can provide support, empathy and guidance", said Karalyn.
$115,000 Aboriginal MHFA Funding Boost for NSW Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centre
1 year 9 months ago
Funding boost for Namatjira Haven Drug and Alcohol Healing Centre to be used to train local staff in Aboriginal MHFA to provide assistance to indigenous people with mental health issues in Casino, Richmond Valley, Kyogle and district and Tweed Heads.
Richmond Football Club Kick off Pre-Season with MHFA Training
1 year 9 months ago
As part of AFL Richmond Football Club’s commitment to health and wellbeing, players, coaches and staff attended Mental Health First Aid training during the pre-season, conducted by facilitators from Mental Health Education Group.
Celebrating and Thanking MHFA Founder Betty Kitchener AM
1 year 10 months ago
The MHFA Australia team celebrated, surprised and thanked Betty during a special party held at the Melbourne Zoo (an appropriate setting to finally meet the real Algee).
Blended MHFA in the Pharmacy Course Now Available
1 year 10 months ago
We are excited to announce a newly launched program to our suite of blended courses (online + face-to-face), MHFA in the Pharmacy.
Generous $10,000 Donation From Jenny Chantry and Mike McKay For teen MHFA Program
1 year 10 months ago
MHFA Australia and specifically the teen MHFA Program were fortunate to receive a generous $10,000 donation, from Jenny Chantry and Mike McKay.
Edition 4 Youth and Standard MHFA Courses Now Available!
1 year 10 months ago
The 4th Edition of our 12-hour Standard and 14-hour Youth MHFA Courses have just been launched. Given our courses are research based, it is imperative that we continue to update them with the latest information. We have provided a summary of the main changes across both course types.