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OUR STORY
Serving the community since 1930
Founded in 1930, Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) is the oldest community-based mental health organization in the country. For 94 years, we have dedicated ourselves to providing vital mental health support services, despite receiving only $91,000 in government funding. Our ability to continue this work is due to the generous contributions from individuals and the broader community.
OUR SERVICES
We offer essential services, including our Wellness Hub Clinic, which provides over 1,800 psychological sessions annually for just $20 or for free to those in need—thanks to the yearly financial support from Perpetual Trustees. Our 34 support groups have assisted more than 2,000 people each year for three decades, at no cost to them. Support from organizations like Chemists Own is also crucial for our educational initiatives and nationwide mental health awareness campaigns, but it's not enough to sustain our services fully.
Wellness Hub Psychology Clinic
Read moreThe Mental Health Foundation Australia’s Integrated Wellness Hub psychology clinic currently offers in-clinic and telehealth counselling services with provisional psychologists/counsellors at an affordable fee of $20 per 50-minute session.
Mental Health Support Groups
Read moreWe offer free mental health support groups, safe and non-judgemental space where the participants can open up, realise they are not alone, address past unresolved issues, set new goals,learn new skills and take charge of their lives. For many people, the support group is the best environment to accomplish these changes.
Mental Health First Aid Course
Read moreMental Health First Aid is a practical, skills-based education program that equips adults in the workplace with the skills and confidence needed to recognise, respond, and offer initial support to a co-worker or another adult experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves.
Educational Webinars
Read moreMonthly presentations on pressing and prevalent mental health issues are presented and discussed with focused outcomes on community-minded and solution-based approaches as part of the yearly educational webinars series. Join our 'Lunch and Learn' educational webinars on a range of mental health topics presented by experts!
National Multicultural Mental Health Month
Learn moreThe Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) is proud to announce the National Multicultural Mental Health Month 2024, set to run from 1st October to 31st October. This month-long campaign celebrates the rich cultural diversity of Australia while promoting mental health awareness and support within multicultural communities.
YOUR SUPPORT IS VITAL
We are incredibly grateful to our dedicated volunteers, interns, and hardworking staff who ensure that our programs continue to grow and reach those who need them most. Every dollar we receive is used to support our community, but with your help, we can do even more. Please donate generously to help us continue our mission to remove stigma and improve mental health for all.
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