Mental Health First Aid Day
Tuesday 19 August 2025
With the right knowledge and skills, every conversation can be a turning point in someone’s life.
For 25 years Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) has been building circles of support around people facing mental health problems. Even though 1.5 million Australians are trained, MHFA remains one of our country’s best-kept secrets – but you can help change that.
For the first ever Mental Health First Aid Day, we’re shining a light on these circles of support and encouraging all Australians to learn life-saving conversation skills.
#MakeEveryConversationMatter
#MHFADay
19 August 2025
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: Engaging in open, non-judgemental conversations about mental health can normalise talking about tough times and encourage people to seek or accept help when they need it.
Open the door to future conversations: Even if someone might not need help now, letting them know you care can create a safe space for them to reach out when they are ready.
Provide a lifeline to support: Many people struggling with their mental health feel alone and are unsure how to ask for help. Knowing how to reach in and what to say can take the pressure off and guide them toward the help they need
Making a difference, one conversation at a time
Just as physical first aiders know how to provide initial assistance in a medical emergency, Mental Health First Aiders are equipped with the skills, knowledge and confidence to recognise and respond to mental health problems or crises.
Mental Health First Aiders are in homes, workplaces, schools, friendship groups and neighbourhoods. They are anyone and everyone. Hear inspiring stories from our community who are making a difference, one conversation at a time.
Share your own
If you are a Mental Health First Aider and you have had an impactful conversation, record a short 30-60 second video about an impactful conversation you have had and share on your social media channels. Don’t forget to tag us and use #MakeEveryConversationMatter.
Get involved
We can all take steps to #MakeEveryConversationMatter.
Download Supporter Toolkit
Join the conversation online using free social media tiles and digital assets. Get inspiration for events and fundraising.
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. Tag us and use #MakeEveryConversationMatter #MHFADay.
Let others know you’re an MHFAider or Instructor by adding a 🐨 to your social media profile name.
Start a conversation – Coming soon
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.
Host a conversation
Hold an event or run a MHFA course on 19 August 2025. Find inspiration and ideas in our Supporter Toolkit.
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 merchandise –
Coming soon
Show you are proudly part of the MHFA community and encourage more people to join.
Post on your social media channels and tag us and use #MakeEveryConversationMatter #MHFADay.
Simply right-click the images and select ‘Save Image As’.
Show your support in every email
Show your support and help raise awareness by adding the Make Every Conversation banner to your email signature. Simply follow the steps below to download the image and link it to this page.
Step 1: Download the Image
Click the images and then right click and select save as.
Step 2: Insert the Images in Your Email Signature
• Outlook / Gmail / Apple Mail
Open your signature settings and upload the image.
Step 3: Link the Image to Mental Health First Aid Day
- Click on the image in your signature.
- Click the “Add Link” or “Insert Hyperlink” button.
- Paste this URL: https://www.mhfa.com.au/our-day/
- Save your signature. Done!
Send a newsletter/eDM
Help raise awareness by sharing the Make Every Conversation banner in your next newsletter/eDM.
Simply right-click the images and select ‘Save Image As’.
Show your support at your workplace or community setting
Download a poster to print and display at your workplace or community setting.
Join us at our Gala Dinner
Join us in celebrating MHFA Day and 25 years of Mental Health First Aid at our inaugural Gala Dinner.
Visit the event page to secure your seat or table, and explore a range of sponsorship opportunities to show your commitment to Mental Health First Aid.
Share your support