More than 100,000 health professional students to be trained in Mental Health First Aid
A landmark initiative aimed at equipping Australia’s future health workforce with the skills to recognise, understand and respond to mental distress was launched this week, backed by $6.7 million in funding from the Australian Government. Assistant Minister for Mental...
Shining a light on mental health reform at TheMHS Conference this week
Mental Health First Aid International (MHFAI) is in Canberra this week to spotlight the need for mental health reform as part of its participation in the 34th Annual Mental Health Services (TheMHS) Conference. Marc Bryant, Executive Director of Strategic Relationships...
Mental Health Report Card highlights urgent action required
Last week the National Mental Health Commission published the National Mental Health Report Card 2023 monitoring the performance of Australia’s mental health systems. Angus Clelland, CEO of leading Australian mental health promotion charity Mental Health First Aid...
National Reconciliation Week 2024 – Now more than ever
This year’s National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June) theme, “Now more than ever”, is a reminder to us all that, no matter what, we must persevere in our fight for the justice and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for the benefit of all...
Federal budget a promising start, but more is needed for whole-of-sector mental health reform
Mental Health First Aid International welcomes the Albanese Government’s 2024–25 Federal Budget which will invest $361 million over the next four years to expand the range of free mental health services for Australians. Angus Clelland, CEO of Mental Health First Aid...
