The MHFA Gala Dinner
One movement. Many voices.
Tuesday 1 September | 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
Cocktail or formal attire
Mental Health First Aid International warmly invites you to attend the MHFA Gala Dinner.
Join us as we celebrate the impact of more than 1.6 million Australians leading the movement to listen, connect, support, and make a difference. The Gala Dinner is your chance to connect with the community, reflect on our collective impact, and be inspired by stories that matter.
Enjoy good food, live entertainment, and moments that recognise the incredible contribution from around Australia – a night of celebration, recognition and connection.
Why attend?
The Gala Dinner is our flagship annual celebration, bringing together the MHFA movement, the mental health and suicide prevention sector, and government for an evening of celebration, recognition, and connection.
Guests will also be treated to inspiring stories, live entertainment and special moments designed to turn connection into action as we strive for 3 million trained by 2030.
This is your opportunity to:
✔️ Celebrate the people behind the movement
✔️ Connect with leaders across government, corporate and community sectors
✔️ Recognise outstanding contributions to mental health outcomes
✔️ Support the next phase of MHFA’s national growth
What to expect
Storytelling
from the MHFA movement
Fundraising
to grow culturally responsive circles of support
Live entertainment
to bring the room together with music
Sponsorship
Partner with MHFA and align your organisation with nationally recognised mental health outcomes.
Sponsorship packages offer strong brand visibility, meaningful engagement and lasting impact.
Join our sponsor community
Celebrating the sponsors that helped make our 2025 Gala Dinner possible – join them in shaping an even more impactful event this year.
Fundraising
Proceeds from the night will go directly towards expanding the reach of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and strengthening support in communities that need it most.
As a not-for-profit and registered charity, our vision is a world where everyone has the skills and confidence to support someone experiencing mental health problems. Every contribution helps us reach that goal.
Ready to donate now?
Contribute to our fundraising campaign to help us train 20 new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFA Instructors in 2026.
Questions about the Gala?
For enquiries about sponsorship, tickets, or general event information, please email our events team at events@mhfa.com.au
