Foundation for Mental Health Research

Objectives

To fund scientifically researched community initiatives and interventions for mental health problems and to promote mental health literacy and stigma reduction through national mental health awareness-raising activities. The Foundation supports research conducted by the ANU Centre for Mental Health Research.

Visit the Australian Foundation for Mental Health Reserach website.

Support the Foundation

There are several different ways you can support AFFIRM, through the ANU Endowment for Excellence.

Recent Activities

• Mental Health Week, 6-10 October 2008. 
• "Gourmet" events are hosted by AFFIRM in the format of a gala lunch spectacular.

Board Members

The Hon. Margaret Reid, AO, (Chair)
Ms Virginia Hansen, OAM, Deputy Chair, AFFIRM  
Professor Helen Christensen, Director, CMHR
Ms Susie Beaver, Director, Beaver Galleries    
Ms Vanessa Carlin, Director, Sound Advice    
Professor Kathy Griffiths, Director, Consumer Research Unit, CMHR    
Mrs Rosanna Hindmarsh, Director, ACT Retirement Services 
Professor Andrew Mackinnon, Professorial Fellow, Orygen Research Centre
Mr Craig Sloan, Partner, KPMG
Mr James Service, J.G. Service Pty Ltd 
Mr James Willson, Managing Director, Cre8ive 

Contact the Foundation

T: 02 6125 9722
F: 02 6125 0733
E:  
W:www.affirm.org.au