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Mental Health Foundation Australia, 10 Yarra Street, South Yarra (2025)

07/11/2025

Are you workplace ready?

From December 1st, new regulations and legislation will recognise that psychosocial hazards are just as important as physical ones. This will create new obligations for Victorian employers to identify, prevent, and manage risks associated with these harms in their workplaces.

As said by Hon. Deputy Premier Ben Carroll, “Now is the time for employers to assess their systems and processes to ensure they are keeping their workers safe from both physical and psychological harm.” There is no better way to ensure this than attending our Mental Health First Aid Course with your staff, to empower your leaders and employees to recognise, respond, and reduce psychosocial risks early.

Don’t wait for December! Start by equipping your people with Mental Health First Aid Workplace training facilitated by Michelle Kleinert OAM proven to reduce stigma, improve culture, and support early intervention.

You can find out more via this link https://www.mhfa.org.au/mental-health-first-aid.

03/11/2025

The Mental Health Foundation Australia celebrates a global milestone!

We’re proud to announce that our CEO, Vasan Srinivasan, has been elected as the Regional Vice Chairperson (Oceania) for the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH). This recognition reflects Vasan's dedication to advancing mental health awareness, education, and advocacy, ensuring that multicultural communities across Australia and Oceania are heard and supported.

Congratulations, Vasan, on this well-deserved honour!

Read Official Press Release: https://preview.mailerlite.com/u8q5z5m5z8

02/11/2025

Day 2 - MHFA's Multicultural Mental Health Film Festival at ACMI

What an amazing way to close the 7th National Multicultural Mental Health Month!

An incredible finale to the Film Festival at the Gandel Lab, ACMI, where audiences journeyed through six powerful international short films from Palestine, France, the UK, and beyond — from haunting horror to surreal animation.

The night concluded with the 2025 Awards Ceremony, presented by Matthew Keisoglu, Festival Director and Jim Goodin, Vice-Chairperson, MHFA.

Australian Awards
• If This Conversation Isn’t Over Yet — Rosey Feng
• GOLPES — Kevin Duran Du

International Awards
• There Once Was – There Is No More – There Is — Karina Paciorkowska & Łukasz Kamil Kamiński
• Adas Falasteen — Samar Taher Lulu & Hamdi Khalil Elhusseini

Gary Keisoglu Award
• Fading Colours — Bronte Rose Page

Thank you Ali Masomi for capturing the magic of the night!

A huge thank you to all the filmmakers who shared their stories to reduce stigma and amplify voices through the power of film this year. We thank ACMI for their collaboration and support throughout both nights.

A heartfelt thank you to Festival Director, Matthew Keisoglu, Vasan Srinivasan, Jim Goodin, Prof. Melissa Green, Nithya Viswanathan, Joseph Matina, Channel 31 Team, Ramin Iranfar, Mojdeh Kashani, all the judges for their vision, dedication, and leadership in bringing this year’s program to life.

A huge shoutout to the MHFA staff - Jotpreet, Amanda, Vy, Clinicians - John, Aneka, Thu, Shenbaga, interns & volunteers - Nicolette, Linh, Sarah, Travis, Cynthia, Roshan, Neha, Tanvi, Vidhurya, Zain, Dolma, Insia and Jenny and all the attendees who joined us.

Until next time, see you in 2026 for more stories, more conversations.

31/10/2025

Day 1 - MHFA's Multicultural Mental Health Film Festival 2025 at ACMI.

What an incredible start to the festival! Yesterday’s the Australian short film showcase, facilitated by the Mental Health Foundation Australia in collaboration with ACMI’s New Voices in Australian Cinema, was a great success with over hundred people filling the room with energy, laughter, and connection.

The evening opened with heartfelt speeches from Ella Cawthorn, Film Programs Co-ordinator - ACMI, Mojdeh Kashani, MC and Moderator, and our Festival Director Matthew Keisoglu, followed by powerful Australian short film screenings that celebrated multicultural stories and mental health through cinema.

The Q&A session moderated by Mojdeh Kashani with the Australian filmmakers Kevin Duran Du, Lara Deam, Rosey Feng, and Jeremy Teh was honest, funny, and deeply inspiring, a true reflection of the creative spirit driving this festival.

A huge thank you to our incredible Festival Organisers - Prof. Melissa Green, Vasan Srinivasan, Nithya Viswanathan, Ramin Iranfar, Joseph Matina, Shane Dunlop, C31 Melbourne team, MHFA's staff members - Jotpreet Kaur, Amanda Cops, Vy Nguyen and volunteers - Lynn Nguyen, Nicolette Buick, Wendy Lin, Travis Ma, Cynthia Kipkemboi, Roshan Bajagain, Tanvi Sharma, Zain Warraich, Aneka Srinivasan, John Lavanya, Thu Hoang, their hard work and passion made this event possible. We also thank ACMI team members - Oscar and Anton behind the scenes for their support & coordination.

Thank you Ali Masomi for capturing the magic of the night!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Day 1!

We can’t wait to see you tonight for Day 2, featuring international screenings and the festival awards at ACMI, 6pm at Gandel Digital Lab. Get tickets here: https://filmfreeway.com/MulticulturalMentalHealthFilmFestival/tickets

29/10/2025

The Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) is proud to announce the appointment of 51 distinguished individuals from across all states and territories under the National Mental Health Advocates Program 2025 - 2028.

This prestigious recognition honours exceptional contributions to mental health advocacy, community engagement, and leadership in promoting inclusive wellbeing throughout Australia. Selected from a diverse pool of professionals, youth leaders, carers, and educators, these advocates embody the compassion, dedication, and innovation that define MHFA’s mission.

Let's meet the National Mental Health Advocates: https://www.mhfa.org.au/national-mental-health-advocates-program-2025

Read the Press Release: https://preview.mailerlite.com/j1q5v8b3r4

28/10/2025

Support Groups can be a lifeline.

Bipolar Life, one of the numerous support groups here at the MFHA, has assisted journeys towards stability, growth and peace. The connections, empathy and shared understanding found at Bipolar Life closes the gap between walking the path alone and finding a sense of belonging and community.

Support groups are not just a place to learn and share, but also home to connection, friendship, inspiration and hope. Sharing our lived experience is invaluable, you do not have to go through your journey alone, take that first step towards prioritising yourself!

To find out more about Bipolar Life and our other support groups visit https://supportgroup.mhfa.org.au/

28/10/2025

Being a part of a support group doesn’t need to be daunting. “You are never alone.”

Here at the MHFA, Bipolar Life opens their arms to those who are searching for a space to share and learn.

A member of the support group shares their journey with Bipolar Life, an experience filled with support and new-found connections. Being in this support group with others has shifted their perspective on mental health, and the future that awaits them.

Find out more about Bipolar Life and our other support groups via the link in bio!

27/10/2025

Each one of us has a suitcase that carries our troubles, but you don’t have to carry that suitcase by yourself. In this safe space, the Wellness Hub opens the doors to lightening the weight of your burdens.

In today's episode, our lovely clinician Annemarie Ryan leads us through her experience as a provisional counsellor at the MHFA, a journey that has been guided by a motivation to support and assist those who walk through her door.

With compassion and care, Annemarie has provided immense support to the foundation and those seeking guidance. Focusing on an empathy-based person-centred practice, she encourages those who are navigating struggles, to take that first step in unpacking that suitcase.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/RraOgG1oqdE

At the Mental Health Foundation Australia, Annemarie found more than an internship; she found her purpose. Ready to discover yours? Learn more at: https://www.mhfa.org.au/internship-program

27/10/2025

Each one of us has a suitcase that carries our troubles, but you don’t have to carry that suitcase by yourself. In this safe space, the Wellness Hub opens the doors to lightening the weight of your burdens.

In today’s episode, our lovely clinician Annemarie Ryan leads us through her experience as a provisional counsellor at the MHFA, a journey that has been guided by a motivation to support and assist those who walk through her door.

With compassion and care, Annemarie has given immense support to the foundation and those seeking guidance.

You can hear her full experience via the link in bio!

At the MHFA, Annemarie found more than an internship; she found her purpose. Ready to discover yours? Learn more on our website!

27/10/2025

A heartfelt thank you to Professor Melissa Green for sharing such an informative and compassionate conversation on Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Mental Health.

During the webinar, Professor Green shed light on how early life experiences can shape long-term mental health, highlighting the vital role of supportive environments in fostering resilience and recovery. Her insights inspire us to build more understanding and sympathetic communities.

Our next Lunch & Learn webinar will focus on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Latest Developments, presented by Jim Goodin on Monday 24th November.

Free registration: https://events.humanitix.com/lunch-and-learn-webinar-ocd-latest-developments

25/10/2025

Disclaimer: This post discusses experiences related to mental health, which some may find sensitive. Please take care while reading. If you or someone you know is finding things difficult, you're not alone—support is available. You can reach out to Lifeline at 13 11 14.

Challenges faced within our lives are a marker of our strength. To grow is to embrace components of the outcomes of our difficulties.

Moving through past hardships, Dianne Simboro, a facilitator of both Trauma and PTSD & Coercive Control Support Group has developed strategies to survive them, aiming to provide you the same opportunity.

With 10 years of professional experience, Dianne creatives a safe environment full of support, knowledge, strength, and strategies as she sparks discussions on mental health and day-to-day challenges.

Her dedication to positive change and resilience is the essence of support groups and is integral to taking the first steps towards supporting yourself!

To find out more about the support groups Dianne facilitates https://supportgroup.mhfa.org.au/trauma-and-ptsd-support-group
or
https://supportgroup.mhfa.org.au/coercive-control-support-group

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25/10/2025

Disclaimer: This post discusses experiences related to mental health, which some may find sensitive. Please take care while reading. If you or someone you know is finding things difficult, you’re not alone—support is available. You can reach out to Lifeline at 13 11 14.

Developing a new ‘normal’ is crucial, one that leaves the difficult parts of history behind and shines light on the identity that has grown from the obstacles of your past.

Moving through past hardships, Dianne Simboro, a facilitator of both Trauma and PTSD & Coercive Control Support Group has developed strategies to survive them, aiming to provide you the same opportunity.

She shares her path to support herself, and in turn, others.

To learn more about the support group Dianne facilitates check out the link in bio!

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