Turn movement into momentum for MHFA
Bring life-saving skills to all Australians.
Looking to make your next challenge count? Whether you’re lacing up for a local fun run, planning a walk with friends, or cycling for a cause, you can turn your efforts into something bigger by fundraising for Mental Health First Aid®.
By choosing MHFA® as your cause, you’ll help expand access to life-changing, culturally safe mental health training across Australia — including direct support for growing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFA program.
Choose your challenge
Explore upcoming community events you can get involved in and start making every conversation matter.
To take part:
Step 1.
Register now:
Sign up via the official event page.
Step 2.
Start your fundraiser:
Set up your page and rally your community behind the cause.
Beach2Beach 2025
Sydney – Sunday 24 August
The iconic Beach2Beach Charity Fun Run and Festival on Sydney’s northern beaches caters to everyone from serious runners to families. This is Sydney’s most scenic fun run, traversing the spectacularly beautiful northern beaches.
2025 TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS
Sydney – Sunday, 31 August
Experience one of the world’s most spectacular marathon courses. A combination of natural beauty, sport and iconic infrastructure to take in during your run.
Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival 2025
Port Douglas – Friday, 12 September
The Gran Fondo courses will take you along Great Barrier Reef Drive between Port Douglas and Palm Cove, while taking in breathtaking views through the palm trees alongside the Coral Sea.
Run Port Douglas 2025
Port Douglas – Saturday, 13 September
Explore Tropical North Queensland by joining the run/ walk. The 2km, 5km, 10km, and the 21.1km Half Marathon courses will all finish on the famous Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas.
City-Bay Fun Run 2025
Adelaide – Sunday, 21 September
Join South Australia’s largest fun run. Walk, run or wheelchair your way down ANZAC Highway from Adelaide to Glenelg in a 3km, 6km, 12km and 21.1km Half Marathon event.
fisiocrem GC50 Run Festival 2025
fisiocrem GC50 Run Festival 2025Coolangatta – Weekend 11-12 October
Courses hug the jaw dropping Gold Coast Coastline and there’s a unique challenge for everyone, including 50km, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km and Kids Dash events.
2025 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival
Melbourne – Sunday, 12 October
Join thousands of others and make a difference as you run, jog, wheel or walk your way through the city streets, passing iconic Melbourne landmarks before finishing around the MCG’s hallowed turf.
The Athletes Foot Furnleigh 15
Newcastle – Sunday, 19 October
Covering 15km along the stunning Fernleigh Track, this point-to-point course weaves through the natural beauty of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. Run, walk, or roll in a racing chair, at this inclusive event.
Canberra Times Fun Run 2025
Canberra – Sunday, 2 November
Take on a fast, flat course past iconic landmarks like the Old and New Parliament Houses in your choice of four distances: the AIMS-certified Half Marathon and 10K, or the 5K and 2K Kids events.
Frankston Running Festival
Frankston – Sunday, 16 November
This will be an out and back course with the start/finish line at Frankston Waterfront (Frankston Pier) to Keast Park Seaford. Get involved in the 15km, 10km, 5km or 1km Kids Race.
Make a difference, one challenge at a time
By choosing a challenge and raising funds for MHFA, you can help us to:
Increase access to training
Train more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFA instructors, to build the capacity of more Australians in communities and workplaces.
Strengthen community engagement
Strengthen our capacity for advocacy and engagement to develop deeper connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and state and federal governments.
Enhance research support
Increase our capacity to
drive the development and enhancement of culturally relevant and evidence-based programs.
Tailor support for remote communities
Develop initiatives to assist remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to provide culturally relevant mental health support.
Donate today
Every contribution counts, and can make a significant impact on helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to receive timely, culturally informed support when they need it most.
Looking for other ways to support us?
There are plenty of other ways you can get involved and support our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFA Program. We would love to hear from you if you:
- Would like to donate via direct bank transfer or cheque
- Are interested in corporate partnerships or sponsorships
- Are interested in setting up Workplace Giving
- Are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFAider or Instructor and would like to share your story.
Got a question?
If you’d like to learn more about raising funds for MHFA, get in touch with our team.
