News and Media
Read about the latest news, research and updates from Mental Health First Aid® Australia.
Statement from the Chair of Mental Health First Aid Australia, Krystian Seibert
The CEO of Mental Health First Aid Australia®, Shannon Anderson, has informed the Board of her intention to step down from the role. Since taking on the role in 2019, Shannon has led our organisation through a period of major transformation and growth. Much of this...
Course on Conversations about Non-Suicidal Self-Injury found safe, acceptable and effective
A course that teaches participants how to have conversations about non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) has been found to be safe, acceptable and effective. In a recently published paper, researchers from Mental Health First Aid® Australia and the University of...
National Reconciliation Week 2022
Mental Health First Aid Australia recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first Australians. Our formal organisational commencement of a journey towards reconciliation in 2022 signifies the important first step of accountability to all First...
21 years of Mental Health First Aid
Looking back at 21 years of MHFA This month, we celebrate our 21st anniversary; 21 years since the very first MHFA training course was delivered. This significant milestone provides an opportunity for all of us at MHFA to pause, and reflect on the growth and impact...
