Ally’s story: Why health students should complete MHFA training
Ally Egan is a fourth-year medical student at UNSW, currently completing her honours research at St George Private Hospital. While she’s focused on surgical outcomes in her research, she’s also paying close attention to the mental health and wellbeing of the people...
How the GambleAware MHFA program is shifting perspectives in NSW
In partnership with the NSW Office for Responsible Gambling, Mental Health First Aid International is currently delivering Conversations about Gambling and Talking about Gambling for free to NSW residents and communities as part of the state’s GambleAware program. ...
A veteran’s path to recovery through his community
After serving over two decades in the Australian Army, Craig’s transition to civilian life was far from easy. Craig’s final rotation in Afghanistan came with significant losses and, on returning to Australia, he struggled to find work. The psychological toll of his...
Breakthrough – Supporting post-bushfire resilience and recovery
As deadly bushfires spread across regions of South Australia at the start of summer 2019, John Mannion knew the impact would be devastating. As the CEO of Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation, he understands the significant and long-lasting impact that...
Sisters for Change – Volunteer inmates drive positive change in Townsville Women’s Correctional Centre
A group of volunteer inmates in the Red Cross’s Sisters for Change program is helping to transform the mental health and well-being of prisoners in Townsville Women’s Correctional Centre. Cathleen* entered the Townsville Women’s Correctional Centre after having...
