MHFA International appoints Nicki Batagol as Board Chair as Krystian Seibert concludes 12 years of service
22 June 2026: Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) International today announced the appointment of Nicki Batagol as Board Chair, as the global health promotion charity continues to strengthen its role as a leading provider of mental health education and early intervention...
Better mental health support starts at home for older Australians
1 June 2026: As more people choose to age at home, it’s vital that mental health and wellbeing are supported, not overlooked. A partnership led by the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI), Flinders University, and leading aged care services provider...
MHFA International launches proven workplace mental health program in Australia
18 May 2026: An internationally recognised workplace mental health program designed to build mentally healthy and supportive workplace cultures is now available to Australian organisations, following the official launch of The Working Mind (TWM) by Mental Health First...
Mental Health First Aid training reaches more than 1 million people globally and record numbers in Australia in milestone 25th year
15 May 2026: In 2025, more than 1 million people worldwide were trained in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), the Australian evidence-based education and intervention program, according to the newly released 2025 Impact Report from health promotion charity Mental Health...
Federal Budget 2026 reform measures will strengthen Australia’s mental health
14 May 2026: Leading health promotion charity Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) International has welcomed the Albanese Government’s 2026–27 Federal Budget, which will see $277.5 million invested over 12 months to extend the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention...
