The Global MHFA program is a 2-day Mental Health First Aid course designed for delivery in countries that do not yet have a licensed MHFA Partner. It teaches adults how to provide initial support to another adult experiencing a mental health problem or crisis until professional help is available or the situation stabilises.
Unlike country-specific MHFA courses, the Global MHFA Program is not linked to a single national framework. Instead, it provides a universal foundation in recognising and responding to mental health problems and crises, while encouraging participants to consider their own local resources and cultural context.
Participants learn to:
- recognise signs and symptoms of common mental health problems
- respond with confidence using an evidence-based action plan
- offer initial support and information
- encourage professional help or additional supports.
The aim is to equip people around the world with practical, adaptable mental health first aid skills.
Where will the Global MHFA program be delivered?
The Global MHFA program will be available for countries that do not currently have a Licensed MHFA Partner. These locations will vary over time depending on interest, demand and more.
You can view our current countries with Licensed International Partners on our website.
What is MHFA International looking for?
We are currently seeking instructors who meet one or both of the following criteria:
Fluent multi-lingual Instructors
Instructors who:
- are fluent in one or more languages other than English
- can deliver MHFA training confidently in those languages
- are comfortable facilitating virtually and in person sessions
- are willing and able to deliver across a range of time zones virtually and in person
These instructors will support course delivery in regions that do not yet have a Licenced MHFA partner.
Instructors with translation or language review skills
Instructors who:
- currently have NAATI certification
- have experience in translation, language review or quality checking translated materials
- can support MHFA International’s work to make content available in additional languages.
Translation skills are highly desirable, but not essential for submitting an EOI. These skills sit alongside – but separate from – facilitation delivery.
Expressions of interest will close Friday 9 January 2026.
Who should submit an EOI?
We encourage submissions from Instructors who:
- are experienced MHFA Instructors or facilitators
- speak at least one additional language fluently (excl. English)
- can deliver confidently online and in person
- are able and willing to work across different time zones virtually and in person
How do I submit an EOI?
You can submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by completing the online form linked below:
Global MHFA Program Expression of Interest
The form will ask for key information to help MHFA International assess your suitability for global delivery and/or translation work.
Please make sure your full name appears as it does on your MHFA licence. When prompted with “Your MHFA Partner Organisation”, please enter “MHFA Australia”. Translation capability
You will also be asked whether you can assist with translation work from English into the additional languages you speak. Translation experience is highly desirable but not essential.
How will I know my EOI was successful?
Expressions of interest will close on Friday 9 January 2026. MHFA International will then assess submissions and reach out to successful applicants with next steps.