In any given year, 1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental health challenge. Someone you know is experiencing mental health difficulties right now; it might be a family member, a friend or a colleague.
Mental illness impacts every Australian.
Together, we can change this.
We train volunteers in local sports clubs with Mental Health First Aid and provide ongoing professional and peer-led support through Wellbeing Advisor Groups.
If you want to be helpful, practical, and informed when supporting someone going through a challenging time, we can help you.
Raise an army of 10,000 volunteers and establish 1,000 Wellbeing Advisory Groups in the next 10 years.
Over the next 10 years, we will equip 10,000 volunteers and establish 1,000 Wellbeing Advisory Groups in local sports clubs throughout Australia, and we’ll host 2 national conferences for volunteers.
The mental health crisis in Australia won’t be stopped by mental health professionals alone - it’ll take an army of well-equipped volunteers within local communities to support those with mental health challenges.
Our bold vision comes from seeing a great need. Too many people go unsupported, unrecognised and overlooked while going through difficult times or experiencing mental health challenges. But our bold and urgent vision is not without hope!
We believe local communities are resilient. We have seen evidence of this as communities came together to respond to natural disasters and global pandemics. Australians work together when it counts—and the mental health crisis in Australia counts!
What’s needed is a clear, practical and action-focused plan for individuals and local communities - Join the mission!
These courses provide you with accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider. They demonstrate your ability to assist those facing a mental health crisis. Accreditation is valid for three years
Get yourself properly trained with this easy course that equips adults to have mental health conversations with other adults.
As adults, we can often feel lost when seeking to help young people going through mental health challenges. This practical and evidenced-based course can provide you with the information, strategies and resources to provide appropriate support.
Update your MHFA Accreditation for another 2 years while refreshing your skills with the latest research.
We also offer some valuable short courses. Our short courses can be delivered to equip local Wellbeing Advisors further or in response to a need within your local community. These courses may incur a small fee.