An interview with Federal Health Minister, Greg Hunt, has illuminated the vital need for mental health services for rural Australian communities. Interviewer Kim Landers discusses how the rate of [...]
A recent survey has found that mental illness is a growing concern with graduate students. These findings add to the rising need to address mental health concerns in higher education students.
The Mental Health First Aid program was developed in Australia almost 18 years ago. Since then, the training has spread across nations to create a global network of MHFAiders.
Results from the 2017 Healthiest Workplace Australia survey reveal a concerning need for mental health interventions in the workplace.
Regional men throughout Australia are turning to social media to find support for issues affecting them, including mental illness. The private Facebook group, called the Virtual Pub, has already [...]
During her Joanne World tour, commencing August 2017, global popstar Lady Gaga collaborated with the National Council for Behavioral Health. Together, they provided mental health first aid [...]
Social media is quickly becoming an integral part of our everyday lives. It is a powerful tool for connecting people across the world, including those living with a mental illness.
With the introduction of two new MHFA trainings, this brings Hero Town up to a total of four different courses. So what do each of them mean, and which one is right for you?
Hold onto your superhero capes, because Hero Town’s training calendar has been finalised! We have a wide range of training programs to offer this year, so you have more choice than ever [...]
So, you’ve gone through the 14-hour hour Youth Mental Health First Aid Training provided by Hero Town. You might be feeling all mental health-ed out by now – but your journey [...]
