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This article was first published on news.com.au and has been reproduced here with permission. Ben Pobjie is outspoken about his mental illness in public but finds it tough to talk about with friends and family. [Image below courtesy of www.moodofmonk.com] … Continue reading →

It is currently National Youth Week (NYW) 2012 (13th – 22nd April). NYW is a great opportunity to celebrate young people in Australia by participating in events, sharing stories and showcasing their talents. The theme this year is ‘Imagine. Create. … Continue reading →

The 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival (29 March – 22 April) officially kicked off last night. So we thought we’d take this opportunity to reflect on the positive benefits of humour. Humour, a form of play that crosses cultures, is … Continue reading →

Johnathan Link is an accredited Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor. Johnathan works for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in QLD. As you can see from the images in this post, Johnathan … Continue reading →

Nicqui Yazdi is a Master Standard and Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Instructor (which means she has conducted 30 plus MHFA courses). We asked her some questions to gain insight into the role of a YMHFA Instructor … Pictured … Continue reading →

The MHFA Program began in 2001. So this year, 2011, we are celebrating 10 years of the MHFA Program. The Program has grown so much over these 10 years. It is interesting to compare where the Program is now compared … Continue reading →