Mental health challenges affect people of all ages and backgrounds, making early support and informed conversations more important than ever. When communities are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to recognize and respond to mental health concerns, they can help reduce stigma and encourage people to seek help sooner.
Mental Health First Aid International is a global leader in mental health education, empowering people with the skills to recognize, understand, and respond to someone experiencing a mental health problem or crisis. Through its evidence-based training programs, the organization has helped build a movement of more than 1.6 million Australians committed to listening, connecting, supporting, and making a difference. To celebrate this collective impact, Mental Health First Aid International is hosting its annual gala event.
The MHFA Gala Dinner will take place on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, at 7:00 PM. Bringing together supporters, instructors, partners, and advocates from across Australia, the evening will celebrate the growing movement to improve mental health awareness and support within communities. Guests will enjoy an evening of fine dining, live entertainment, and inspiring stories that highlight the difference Mental Health First Aid has made nationwide. The gala provides an opportunity to reflect on shared achievements, recognize outstanding contributions, and strengthen the community working to create a more mentally healthy society.
Reserve your place here to celebrate the power of mental health education and support the movement to create stronger, more compassionate communities.
The MHFA Gala Dinner
One movement. Many voices.
Mental Health First Aid International warmly invites you to attend the MHFA Gala Dinner.Join us as we celebrate the impact of more than 1.6 million Australians leading the movement to listen, connect, support, and make a difference. The Gala Dinner is your chance to connect with the community, reflect on our collective impact, and be inspired by stories that matter.
Enjoy good food, live entertainment, and moments that recognise the incredible contribution from around Australia – a night of celebration, recognition and connection.