Blended MHFA in the Pharmacy Course Now Available
2 years 6 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
2 years 6 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!
2 years 6 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.
500,000 People Have Taken the MHFA Course in Australia and 2 Million Across the World
2 years 6 months ago
500,000 people have taken a MHFA course in Australia and 2 million across the world. A celebration of these milestones to be held before the middle of this year. Stay tuned for details.
Founder and CEO Betty Kitchener AM Steps Down, Nataly Bovopoulos Takes Over the Reins as Acting CEO
2 years 7 months ago
MHFA Program founder Betty Kitchener AM has made the decision to step down from her role as CEO for MHFA Australia. Former Deputy CEO Nataly Bovopoulos has been appointed Acting CEO. Fortunately for the MHFA community, both nationally and internationally, Betty has not left behind her life's work. Betty is currently a consultant leading the development of the MHFA for the Older Person Program.
Co-founders Betty and Tony Attend the Inaugural Australian Mental Health Prize Event. Congratulations to Winner Kim Ryan!
2 years 8 months ago
Betty Kitchener AM and Professor Tony Jorm, co-founders of Mental Health First Aid, attended the UNSW's Australian Mental Health Prize event. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull awarded the inaugural Australian Mental Health Prize to Kim Ryan. As we mentioned, Betty was one of seven finalists. Congratulations to Kim and thank you for your advocacy on behalf of mental health nurses.
Upper Hunter community learns Mental Health First Aid
2 years 8 months ago
Here is an article about Upper Hunter Community Services (UHCS) effort to deliver Mental Health First Aid programs to the whole community of students, teachers and parents at Muswellbrook High School in NSW. Learn more.
MHFA CEO nominated for Australian Mental Health Prize
2 years 9 months ago
Betty Kitchener AM, founder and CEO of MHFA Australia, has been shortlisted as 1 of 7 finalists for the first Australian Mental Health Prize.
Rugby Unite raise funds to deliver MHFA to rugby clubs in QLD
2 years 9 months ago
Under the banner of newly founded organisation ‘Rugby Unite’ and in partnership with the Mental Awareness Foundation, Darren Gaffney recently coordinated the second Rick Tyrrell Cup Rugby match. This included a pre match function to raise funds for Mental Health First Aid training for the Brisbane rugby community.
In Australia there’s a Mental Health First Aid Course for everyone, everywhere
2 years 10 months ago
This year the theme for World Mental Health Day is: Dignity in Mental Health - Psychological & Mental Health First Aid for All. Mental Health First Aid teaches first aid skills in how to help someone you’re concerned about who is developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental illness or a mental health crisis.