About Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia is a national not-for-profit organisation focused on mental health training and research. Its core work is to develop MHFA courses, and train Instructors to deliver these courses to their communities or workplaces. MHFA courses are delivered across Australia and internationally.
MHFA courses teach members of the public how to provide initial help to a person who is developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem, or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves.
Vision
A world where we all have the skills to support people experiencing mental health problems.
Our Purpose
Provide high quality, evidence-based mental health first aid education to everyone.
Our Guiding Principles
- We are informed by the lived experience of people with mental health problems and those who care for them.
- We are evidence-based and use rigorous, scientific research methods to create and evaluate our work.
- We are dedicated to achieving excellence in our work and committed to continuous improvement.
- We make mental health education accessible for all.
- We care for and support our communities in all that we do.
- We respect and embrace the diversity of all people.
Location
With a professional, warm and welcoming environment, it is a place staff truly love to work. MHFA is currently based at Level 6/369 Royal Parade, Parkville, but in the first half of 2022 MHFA will be relocating to brand-new, purpose-built offices at 150 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, right in the heart of Melbourne’s new Wellbeing Precinct.
Meet the Team
MHFA currently has a workforce of 58 staff comprising full-time, part-time, contract and casual employees. MHFA in Australia currently also provide ongoing development and support to more than 2,400 accredited Instructors that deliver MHFA courses nationally.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia is a national not-for-profit health promotion charity focused on mental health training and research. MHFA Australia operates under the governance of a Board of Directors and derives funding from government and philanthropic grants, public donations and through its training programs.
More Information & Applications
For more information about the Director, Program Quality & Delivery position or Director, Research & Curriculum position please contact Alex Cooper (0472 510 848) or Barry Vienet (0418 329 523).
For more information about the Curriculum Manager position, please contact Debbie Ewington (0476 270 309) or Nick Body (0477 013 709).
For more information about the Manager, Instructor Development/Training Courses positions, please contact Justin Curreen-Harris (03 9946 7302) or Carly Goff (0472 511 731).