Records of the Mental Health First Aid Program, 1999-2019
- Bib ID:
- 8655814
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Kitchener, Betty. 1951-
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Part available for research. Part not available for research until 2116 (Item 176.1). Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [between 1999 and 2019]
- statement of extent
- Summary:
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This collection comprises various documents related to the founding of Mental Health First Aid Australia (MHFA) and the dissemination of mental health first aid training to other countries including Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, Canada, USA, China and New Zealand. The collection covers the period from 1999 to 2019 and includes: email correspondence between the founders and others involved in the early history of the program, transcripts of interviews with the founders, correspondence with government departments and overseas organisations, photographs of key events, funding applications and agreements, legal correspondence, awards, and other documents regarding the founding of the company. The collection also includes mental health materials relating to First Nations Australians. This includes: correspondence from the Department of Health and Ageing regarding programs for First Nations Australians at MHFA; press releases relating to MHFA courses for First Nations Australians; and proposals to the Commonwealth Government seeking funding to support First Nations Australians MHFA programs. The collection has been arranged by the donor in chronological order.
- Biography/History:
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The Mental Health First Aid Program began in Australia in 2000 and has since evolved into a global movement with the program now being adopted and delivered in 24 countries. To date, over 6 million people worldwide have been trained.
- Notes:
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- This collection contains content regarding the development of the Indigenous Mental Health First Aid program which may be culturally sensitive.
- Manuscript reference number: MS 10644.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1999-2019
- Terms of Use:
- Copying permitted for research purposes.
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- A Manuscript Collection may have a range of formats and dates.
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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