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 Â
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 Â
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...
