Free mental health training extended for veterans and their families
22 September 2025: Veterans and their families will continue to have access to free mental health literacy and suicide prevention training, with the Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs extending funding for Mental Health Protect through to 30 June...
Australian mental health program expands into Mongolia
10 September 2025: As the world marks World Suicide Prevention Day, Australian-based Mental Health First Aid International (MHFAI) welcomes Mongolia as the 46th country to adopt its program. CEO Angus Clelland said Mongolia’s entry into the international Mental Health...
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...
