History
MIFA history can be traced back to 1986 as an association of Schizophrenia Fellowships around Australia. In its early days, MIFA acted as an easy way for state-based organisations to keep in contact with each other and exchange information and the latest research relating to mental illness.
As time went on, the organisation became more and more sophisticated, moving into community education and advocacy. MIFA was formally formed in 1995, under the name Schizophrenia Fellowships' Council of Australia. The name was changed in November 2001, to reflect MIFA's growing role.
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