Visionary co-founder of MHFA retires after 25 years of service
Mental Health First Aid® International today announced the retirement of Emeritus Professor Tony Jorm from his role as a Board Director, marking the conclusion of a remarkable chapter in the organisation’s history. Professor Jorm, who co-founded Mental Health First...
Where There’s A Will brings mental health support to the Upper Hunter
Mental Health First Aid International recently joined ABC Upper Hunter to highlight the power of grassroots mental health support and the growing impact of MHFA training in rural and regional Australia. Dr Jakqui Barnfield, Executive Director of International...
Global leaders meet for the launch of Engage & Care Corporate Coalition in Paris
Mental Health First Aid International was honoured to join L’Oréal for the launch of the Engage & Care Corporate Coalition at their global headquarters in Paris last month. The Coalition brings together over 15 multinational organisations committed to implementing...
Report ignites urgent call to support teachers’ mental health with first aid training
16 June 2025 – A groundbreaking national report on secondary trauma in educators has prompted Australian health promotion charity Mental Health First Aid to call for immediate investment in mental health first aid training across the education sector, including every...
Mental Health First Aid International at the IASP 33rd World Congress in Vienna
Monday 9 June: Mental Health First Aid® International will showcase 25 years of global innovation and reach at the International Association for Suicide Prevention’s (IASP) 33rd World Congress this week. The world’s leading suicide prevention experts with gather in...
