Veteran community to benefit from free mental health and suicide prevention training
Veterans and their families have access to free mental health literacy and suicide prevention training, thanks to an Australian Government-funded initiative launched today by leading health promotion charity Mental Health First Aid Australia. Announcing the official...
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...
Cecilia’s story
Putting your own mental health ‘mask’ on before helping others Cecilia’s mental health story began when she was just 12 years old, although like many others didn’t realise it at the time. It wasn’t until she was 16 that she sensed something wasn’t quite right....
Kellie’s Story
A conversation that changed a life When Kellie’s housemate came home from work one day, she noticed their behaviour seemed off. As a trained Mental Health First Aider, Kellie could recognise that something wasn’t right. That night, when she noticed her housemate’s...
Building stronger foundations for mental health at Fulton Hogan
As the backbone of Australia’s infrastructure development, the construction industry employs nine per cent of the Australian workforce, making it the third largest workforce in Australia. The industry has long faced a battle with disproportionately high rates of...
