The purpose of the Western Australian Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy 2026-2031 (Strategy) is to guide the transformation of the state’s mental health and alcohol and other drugs systems to empower and support people, families and communities in their wellbeing. 

The Strategy aligns to Our Priorities for Government 2025-2029 and outlines the Aspirations, Strategic Pillars and Focus Areas for systems transformation, guiding directions for what initiatives will be developed and implemented over the next five years.

The Aspirations describe what the mental health and alcohol and other drugs systems would look like should transformation be achieved. They outline the ambitions for change across four domains: People, Community, Services and Leadership.

Through the interconnected Strategic Pillars, whole-of-systems priorities are identified for systems transformation. Priorities range from strategies to support wellbeing for everybody through to specialised supports and services.

Under each Strategic Pillar, key Focus Areas outline where efforts need to be directed and guide the development and implementation of initiatives over the next five years.

As longer-term sustained transformation takes time and commitment, the Strategy serves as a guide for all stakeholders including government, non-government and the community.

While led by the Commission, everyone has a role to play in achieving the Strategy’s Aspirations through the implementation of its strategic directions. There has already been significant progress made to support better outcomes in Western Australian communities. However, further meaningful and sustained change can be achieved through the ongoing, strategic and combined efforts of all government agencies, non-government organisations, private organisations, community and individuals.