A quiet revolution in mental health early intervention and prevention
In 1997, a quiet dog walk through the Canberra suburb of Weetangera became the setting for a conversation that would spark one of Australia’s most significant mental health programs, and one of our biggest mental health exports. Mental Health First Aid, now a...
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...
Mental Health Protect a game changer for veterans and serving defence personnel
24 April 2025: As the nation marks Anzac Day, Mental Health First Aid is calling on veterans, serving defence personnel, their colleagues, and their families to access free training through its Mental Health Protect program. With the findings of the Royal Commission...
Waverley College leads the way with all staff trained as Youth MHFAiders
Waverley College in New South Wales is one of the first schools in Australia to train all their staff in Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). ‘We saw a need,’ said James Horrocks, Head of Student Wellbeing at Waverley College. ‘What we were noticing throughout the...
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. ...
