Leesa’s Story
Leesa has been part of the Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider) Network since completing her training in 2021. Despite her role in sales and customer service, Leesa’s true passion lies in mental health advocacy. Having personally experienced depression and...
Jill’s Story
Jill Reid is a seasoned nurse and mental health educator and Licensed Mental Health First Aid Instructor. Since becoming an Instructor, Jill has seen first-hand the impact that mental health literacy skills can have on the healthcare sector and communities more...
Jackie’s Story
Jackie is an active member of the Mental Health First Aider Network. With a lived experience of an anxiety disorder, and a history of mental illness in her family, reflecting on her journey, Jackie remembers the scarcity of resources growing up, and her personal quest...
Harriet’s Story
In August 2020, Harriet joined Breakthrough, Australia’s only dedicated mental health research foundation, focused on raising funds to invest in life-changing mental health research. “I loved working [there], I learned so much about mental health, [and] the need for...
Healing Country – culturally capable wellbeing support and the power of community
I am a proud Barkindji woman originally from the far west of New South Wales along the Darling River and have strong connections in South Australia. I come at the topic of mental health both from my experience as an Aboriginal woman, and as the Program Manager for...
