Candidates urged to back free Mental Health First Aid training for 1 million Australians by 2030
17 April 2025: Australian health promotion charity, Mental Health First Aid is calling on political parties and candidates to commit to providing free community training to 1 million Australians by 2030. As Australia grapples with deepening mental health problems,...
Local Australian mental health success story marks 25 years
20/03/2025: As the world grapples with rising mental health challenges, an Australian grassroots initiative has transformed into a global movement, equipping 1.5 million Australians with life-saving skills, while training millions more across the globe. In 2025,...
Reflecting on 2024 – A year of connections and collaboration
As we wind down for the year, we wanted to take a moment to pause, reflect on and celebrate the strides we’ve made with our community in 2024. In Australia, we’ve just reached a milestone of 1.5 million people trained in Mental Health First Aid® since course...
MHFAI welcomes the Government’s commitment to veteran and defence mental health and suicide prevention
Mental Health First Aid International (MHFAI) commends the Federal Government’s response to the final report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, calling it a landmark moment toward meaningful action. The Government’s commitment to implementing...
MHFAI welcomes COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report findings calling for urgent investment in youth mental health
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...
