Our impact

We have delivered 600 workshops in 154 communities

NWA has developed strong connections with First Nations communities across Australia, having delivered trainings across communities in seven jurisdictions

Since December 2021, NWA has delivered training to 7,375 people, including to some of Australia’s most remote and underserved areas.

Developing strong connections with First Nations communities across Australia, having delivered trainings across communities in seven jurisdictions.

Location of Mental Health First Aid workshops

Jurisdiction (percentages of total workshops)
Data collected by NWA between 06/12/2021 and 05/02/2025

Northern Territory (24%)

170 workshops

1,826 participants

35 communities

Western Australia (23%)

141 workshops

1,690 participants

40 communities

South Australia (3%)

26 workshops

237 participants

12 communities

Queensland (29%)

162 workshops

2,182 participants

38 communities

New South Wales (17%)

89 workshops

1,283 participants

21 communities

Victoria (3%)

18 workshops

248 participants

6 communities

Tasmania (<1%)

2 workshops

30 participants

2 communities

2.4

x

times more likely to be able to identify if someone needs help with their mental health.

3.3

x

times more confident to approach, assess, and assist with any crisis.

2.1

x

times better equipped to provide support and information.

Medium to long-term impacts

Embracing holistic wellbeing strategies

More individuals actively apply holistic wellbeing strategies to build more resilience, pride and confidence.

Earlier support, stronger communities

More individuals seek support earlier due to greater mental health awareness, reduced stigma and increased trust in culturally safe services.

Lower distress, self-harm & suicide rates

Reduced psychological distress, self-harm and suicide rates amongst First Nations communities.

Reduced health system burden

Reduced burden on health systems with reduced need for interventions and long-term medical care.