Shane’s story
The man, the stuffed dog and their important conversations Shane Wescott spends his workday supporting organisations with cyber security expertise, following years working in telecommunications in Defence. Outside of work, Shane dedicates much of his time to mental...
Ian’s story: From service to support
Content note: This story discusses suicide. When Ian joined the Air Force in 1968, it marked the beginning of a lifelong commitment to service. Over the next five decades, he served 37 years full-time and another 15 in the reserves, building a career that spanned...
Instructor Voices: How Geoffrey Ahern inspires change through Mental Health First Aid
How Geoffrey Ahern inspires change through Mental Health First Aid When Geoffrey Ahern steps into a training room, he’s not just there to deliver content – he’s there to make a meaningful difference for his MHFAiders. Winner of the 2025 National Instructor Summit’s...
Sean’s story
From campus to community: How Mental Health First Aid shaped the way Sean shows up. Sean Ryan arrived in Australia as an international student in 2017, prepared for the challenges of navigating a new country and balancing university expectations with part time work,...
Dan’s Story
How burnout became a mission to help others It took an almost out-of-body experience during a meeting for Dan to recognise that his working hours were unsustainable. Burnt out and disconnected, he realised something had to change. Dan had been working in the...
