Starting this World Mental Health Day, join the pledge to make every conversation matter.
For 25 years, Mental Health First Aid has equipped Australians with the skills and confidence to talk about mental health. Now, we’re asking for your help to take it further
Help us train 20 more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFA instructors in 2026. our support will expand culturally safe, evidence-based mental health training to communities that need it most.
To make this happen, we need to raise $100,000 – whether through donations or online fundraisers.
We’re calling for the support of:
125 workplaces
to pledge $750 each
125 individuals
to pledge $50 each
Will you make the pledge?
Your pledge, donation or fundraising effort will help to fund 20 more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFA Instructors in 2026 – expanding culturally safer, evidence-based support to more communities across Australia.
To say thank you, the first 50 workplaces and first 50 individuals to pledge will receive a free MHFA merch item. All workplaces who contribute $750 or more will be recognised on a MECM campaign donor wall and via MHFAI social media accounts.
Together, we can keep the movement growing – one conversation at a time.
Meet Elsie, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFAider
“Before I did the course, I didn’t know how to have a conversation. Learning the skills that that course provided me, it played a big impact in my life.”
By making a pledge, you can expand our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFA program to reach more people like Elsie.
Making a difference, one conversation at a time
Mental Health First Aiders are in homes, workplaces, schools, friendship groups and neighbourhoods – they are anyone and everyone.
Hear inspiring stories from MHFAiders who are creating circles of support around them.
Make it known
Download and share resources
Start conversations in your workplace, school or community by sharing campaign resources.
Download posters, social media graphics, and pledge cards to show your support and help spread the word that every conversation matters.
Don’t forget to tag us and #MakeEveryConversationMatter
Start conversations in your workplace, school or community by sharing campaign resources.
Download posters, social media graphics, and pledge cards to show your support and help spread the word that every conversation matters.
Don’t forget to tag us and #MakeEveryConversationMatter
Download customisable pledge cards
How will you pledge to make every conversation matter?
Explore a range of pledge cards that can be updated to feature a photo of yourself or your workplace.
How will you pledge to make every conversation matter?
Explore a range of pledge cards that can be updated to feature a photo of yourself or your workplace.
Download the ‘25 Ways’ poster
This free poster shares 25 simple ways to make every conversation matter – perfect to display in homes, offices, schools or community spaces.
Download the ‘suicide prevention’ poster
Print and display this poster where it will be seen –in staff rooms, meeting spaces, or internal communications – to help reduce stigma of suicide.
Make it count
Your gift changes lives
Support MHFA by donating once-off or as a regular contributor. Your donation contributes to
the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFA Program, helping more
people access life-changing training.
Meet three Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Instructors already making an impact:
Make it grow
Inspire your network to give
Want to take your pledge further? Start an online fundraiser for your workplace, school, or community.
Join a community fundraiser
Participate in a challenge and rally your community around mental health. By joining an event, you’re helping to build a movement and raising essential funds.
Start a fundraising page
Turn your passion into action by creating a personalised fundraising page. Share your story, set your goal, and invite friends, family, or colleagues to contribute.
Meet Garrett, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFAider
“The course gave me the skills and the knowledge to provide targeted support that’s culturally sensitive in a respectful and mindful manner.”
Garrett, a non-Indigenous MHFAider, gained the tools to offer better support through culturally informed training.
Your pledge can support more people like Garrett to make a difference.
Why every conversation matters
1 in 2 Australians
will experience a mental illness at some time in their life
1 in 3 Australians
won’t seek help when they need it most
We spend up to 80% of our waking day in conversation – in person, on the phone, in virtual meetings, over text or via social media.
These moments of connection are all opportunities to recognise the signs someone may be experiencing mental health problems and have a supportive conversation.
A mental health first aid conversation can reduce stigma, open the door to future conversations, or provide a lifeline to support when it matters most.
More ways to
make every conversation matter
We can all take steps to #MakeEveryConversationMatter.
Download Fundraising Toolkit
Take your community fundraiser event further by downloading assets from our fundraising toolkit.
Share the power of a conversation
Record a short 30-60 second video about an impactful conversation you have had since completing MHFA and share on your social media channels. #MakeEveryConversationMatter.
Start a conversation
Download our free 25 ways to make every conversation matter resource with tips on how to have open and non-judgemental conversations about mental health.
Add a koala to your profile
Let others know you’re an MHFAider or Instructor by adding a 🐨 to your social media profile name.
Become an MHFAider
Learn life-saving conversation skills to support friends, family, colleagues, neighbours and anyone in your community.
Join a fundraiser
Join a fundraising event or start an online fundraiser to help us grow the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFA Program.
Buy merch
Show you are proud to be part of the MHFA community and encourage more people to join.
Donor message wall
It is humane to be able to assist those impacted by mental health. My MHFA training has helped me understand it is like any health matters that needs to be addressed.
– Berhe, Vic
Mental health has never been more important than in 2025 and every little bit helps. I hope my little contribution plays some small part in making a difference.
– Nola, Eagle Tax + Accounting, Qld
Thank you for continuing your very important work. I am proud to be a Mental Health First Aider.
– Grace, Vic
Great idea and really worthy cause. Our team has completed the MHFA training and found it extremely valuable.
– Jean, Vic
Providing MHFA training is a wonderful way to empower communities.
– Catherine, Tas
MHFA was so helpful for me – I hope this will help someone else experience the benefits of the program for themselves and their loved ones, colleagues, and beyond.
РSol̬ne, Dubai
I’m donating funds to help MHFA reach more people & specifically, reach more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people – conversations save lives. The more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who can access training and have these important conversations, the better.
– Rebecca, Vic
Thank you to those putting their hand up to become an MHFA First Nations instructor. Remember when you are there for others it is a healing time seeping into your hearts, mind and soul from Country, on Country. We are Country.
– Margaret, Vic
Every little bit counts, together we can achieve so much.
– Collette, WA
Best wishes to all new MHFA Instructors being trained.
– Victoria, Vic
