Mental Illness Fellowship Australia.
For over 30 years, Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia (MIFA) has existed to amplify the voices of those living with severe and complex mental illness.
Mental Illness Fellowship Australia
Our vision is that Australians have the best possible mental health and quality of life.
We advocate for positive changes in all areas of social and public policy that impact the quality of life of people with lived experience of mental illness.
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Finding North
Finding North is designed by and for people who understand what it’s like to experience mental health conditions. It will help you find your next step as well as provide hope and inspiration if you or someone you know are struggling.
In addition to information and inspiration, Finding North hosts a national online network aimed at growing Lived Experience Leadership. Bringing together current and emerging leaders, the network is a place to establish connections, discuss ideas, promote opportunities, and shine a light on the true power of lived experience.
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Psychosis Australia Trust
MIFA auspices the Psychosis Australia Trust. The mission of the Psychosis Australia Trust is to support organisational, investment, and policy capacity to carry out priority-driven research into schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
The aim of helping all those affected by these mental illnesses to live better lives now.
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Out From The Mist
Out from the Mist is a photography, short movie, and music competition. The competition is about mental illness but is also about so much more.
This competition hopes to capture the breadth of that diversity, from the experiences of pain and suffering, caring and empathy for loved ones, through to the elation of conquering obstacles.
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Influencing for a better mental health system
Break down stigma & discrimination by raising awareness
Create opportunities for people living with mental health conditions to take leadership roles in our sector
What we do
Advocacy
We utilise multiple advocacy channels to raise awareness of the issues that impact people with lived experience of severe mental illness
Parliamentary Friends
MIFA convenes Parliamentary Friends of Mental Health events at Parliament House to raise awareness of mental health reform issues.
Amplify Lived Experience
MIFA has developed a National Lived Experience Community Network that connects people with lived experience of mental health conditions through an online, easy to access, social platform.
Raise Awareness
Each year MIFA develops and delivers two national awareness-raising and anti-stigma media campaigns.
Support people to live well in their community
Living with mental health can feel overwhelming, it’s difficult to know where to turn.
Collaborate
MIFA collaborates with peak bodies, other mental health stakeholders, and government and agency stakeholders.
About MIFA
MIFA’s core strength is in amplifying the voice of people affected by severe mental illness, their families, and friends.
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Latest News & Events
MIFA Federal Budget 2024-2025 Submission
MIFA has submitted to Federal Treasury its recommendations for investment in a National Psychosocial Support Program.
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2023 MIFA Annual Report
We are thrilled to present MIFA’s 2022-2023 Annual Report, which showcases our collective efforts and contributions towards mental health reform and lived experience leadership and expertise over the past financial year.
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MIFA Roundtable and Conference
The MIFA Network and our partners came together in Canberra across three days, from 13 to 15 November, to celebrate our collective achievements in 2023 and to continue our advocacy on addressing the gap in psychosocial supports.
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Mental Illness Fellowship Australia
Amplifying the voice of people affected by severe mental illness, their families, and friends.