Mental Health First Aid teaches community members how to identify and help others with mental health problems or experiencing a mental health crisis. #mhfa

Melbourne, Australia
Joined May 2011
Just like William, you don't have to be a health professional to learn life-saving skills. Become an MHFAider and help make every conversation matter: mhfa.com.au/our-why #MHFA25 #MyMHFAWhy
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Are you an MHFAider, Instructor or provider? We'd love to hear your why! Visit: mhfa.com.au/our-why #MHFA25 #MyMHFAWhy
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MHFAiders are from all walks of life – teachers, parents, coaches, managers, students, volunteers, veterans and the list goes on. They're making every conversation matter, and you can too! Find out more: mhfa.com.au/our-why #MHFA25 #MyMHFAWhy
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"Helping others is helping ourselves." Flora became an MHFAider to support the people around her. She believes the practical tools help you stay open minded and feel confident in looking after others and yourself. Hear from more MHFAiders: mhfa.com.au/our-why #MHFA25 #MyMHFAWhy
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"When things are going sideways, as life does, it's important to have someone to talk to." Darren works in mining and knows the difficulties many people face in the industry. He believes everyone in the industry should become an MHFAider to support their mates in tough times. Are you an MHFAider? Share your why and tag us, so we can grow circles of support around Australia. Visit: mhfa.com.au/our-why #MHFA25 #MyMHFAWhy
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Mental health first aid is a necessary life-skill. Rather than us explain why, we asked our 1.5 million Mental Health First Aiders to share why they did the training and how it's changed lives: mhfa.com.au/our-why #MHFA25 #MyMHFAWhy
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“I am proud to be a Mental Health First Aider. As a pharmacist I know the real difference it makes.” The Hon @Emma4Dobell, Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, shares a message to celebrate 25 years of MHFA. Join the campaign to get involved: mhfa.com.au/25-years-of-empo… #MHFA25, @healthgovau
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While the holiday period can be a time of joy and togetherness, it can also be a difficult time. Our Mental Health First Aiders share their top tips for supporting someone during this time of year. 👉 mhfa.com.au/7-ways-to-suppor… #MentalHealthFirstAid #MHFA
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Whether you’re a friend, relative, colleague or neighbour, there are steps you can take to create a safe environment for someone to talk about their mental health problems. mhfa.com.au/six-tips-to-keep… #mhfa #mentalhealthfirstaid
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Mental Health First Aid International welcomes the Australian Government’s response to its COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report, including an urgent commitment to tackle the pandemic’s continuing impact on youth mental health. Read our full response ➡️ mhfa.com.au/mhfai-welcomes-c…
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