Waverley College leads the way with all staff trained as Youth MHFAiders

by MHFA Communications | Nov 16, 2024 | Schools

Waverley College in New South Wales is one of the first schools in Australia to train all their staff in Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA).  ‘We saw a need,’ said James Horrocks, Head of Student Wellbeing at Waverley College. ‘What we were noticing throughout the...

Toluwanimi Jewel’s story 

by MHFA Communications | Oct 31, 2024 | Article

A few years ago, Toluwanimi Jewel, a doctor with years of clinical experience, noticed that one of her managers at work had been acting out of character for a few weeks.  ‘I noticed that this particular person was withdrawn. They had become absent minded, staring into...

MHFAI welcomes COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report findings calling for urgent investment in youth mental health  

by MHFA Communications | Oct 30, 2024 | All News & Media

Mental Health First Aid International welcomes the Australian Government’s response to its COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report, including an urgent commitment to tackle the pandemic’s continuing impact on youth mental health.  The first recommendation published in...

How the GambleAware MHFA program is shifting perspectives in NSW 

by MHFA Communications | Oct 21, 2024 | Communities

In partnership with the NSW Office for Responsible Gambling, Mental Health First Aid International is currently delivering Conversations about Gambling and Talking about Gambling for free to NSW residents and communities as part of the state’s GambleAware program.  ...

Veteran community to benefit from free mental health and suicide prevention training

by MHFA Communications | Oct 18, 2024 | All News & Media

Veterans and their families have access to free mental health literacy and suicide prevention training, thanks to an Australian Government-funded initiative launched today by leading health promotion charity Mental Health First Aid Australia.  Announcing the official...