Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy 2025-2030 – Consultation
When released in 2025, the Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy 2025-2030 (MHAOD Strategy) will be the new guiding document for Western Australia, across community, government, non-government and the private sector, that sets the vision for the mental health and alcohol and other drugs systems, services and supports for the next five years.
The new MHAOD Strategy will set the whole-of-system priorities for both mental health and alcohol and other drugs over the next five years.
A Discussion Paper has been developed to guide the consultation process. It has been informed by a range of previous national and state consultation activities; national and state strategic documents; a review of current programs and services; guidance from the Mental Health Technical Advisory Group and the Alcohol and Other Drugs Technical Advisory Group; and targeted engagement with members of the community and government, non-government and private organisations and service providers.
Download the Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy 2025 - 2030: Discussion Paper
Feedback
Online feedback has now closed. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback through workshops, online surveys, email, mail or phone submissions. The feedback gained through the consultation process has been invaluable and will help to ensure the new Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy 2025-2030 meets the needs of individuals, families, communities and services across the state.
Discussion paper
Register for a workshop
A series of community workshops are being held which aim to capture a wide range of voices.
Please note there are limited places available, and an expression of interest process will be undertaken to determine attendance and maximise diversity at each workshop.
Workshops will run for approximately 3 hours.
Following each workshop, a short session specifically for consumer mental health lived experience attendees will be facilitated by Consumers of Mental Health WA. This session is to provide a place for consumers to reflect on the workshop and have their voices heard in further detail by the consumer peak body.
Registrations for workshops have now closed.
Face to face workshops
| DAY/DATE | TYPE | REGION | CITY | REGISTER BEFORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 9 December | Mental health system | Metropolitan | Perth | Registration closed |
| Tuesday, 10 December | Alcohol and other drugs system | Metropolitan | Perth | Registration closed |
Virtual workshops
| Day/Date | Type | For | Register before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 11 December | Mental health and alcohol and other drugs systems | Service providers and clinicians | Registration closed |
| Wednesday, 11 December | Mental health and alcohol and other drugs systems | Lived experience and community members | Registration closed |
Targeted Engagement
A diverse range of organisations are assisting the Commission to conduct targeted engagement with specific population groups as listed below. Information on opportunities to be involved in targeted engagements will be posted on this page as they become available.
- People with lived experience:
- The Alcohol and Other Drug Consumer & Community Coalition (AODCCC) is undertaking virtual engagement with its member base. To participate in these engagement activities, you will need to join the AODCCC. Membership is free - please visit the AODCCC website for information on how to join. The AODCCC has also developed an alcohol and other drug-focused survey where non-members are also able to respond. Click here to complete the survey.
- Consumers of Mental Health WA will be facilitating sessions aligned to the workshops outlined above.
- Families, carers and significant others
- To hear how Helpingminds is supporting the delivery of the Commission's workshops and for targeted engagement opportunities, contact the team by email or phone 9427 7100 or 1800 811 747
- Aboriginal people and communities
- Nous Group (a management consultancy) and Kaala Barna (an Aboriginal consultancy) are partnering to deliver specific sessions for Aboriginal people, services and communities. Please contact MHAODstrategy@nousgroup.com for further details.
- People from ethnoculturally and linguistically diverse communities
- Visit Multicultural Services Centre for targeted engagement opportunities: Consultation - MSCWA
- People identifying as LGBTIQA+SB
- Contact Living Proud for targeted engagement opportunities: admin@livingproud.org.au
- People with disability
- People With disabilities WA are conducting online focus groups on 15, 19, 21 November and 4 December and an in-person focus group on 28 November. For registration information or to speak to the team about other ways to engage, click here.
Targeted engagements will be varied in their approach and may extend across different services, settings and age groups.
For further information please contact the Mental Health Commission’s Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy Project Team by emailing MHAODStrategyFeedback@mhc.wa.gov.au or calling (08) 6553 0600.
Last updated 3 December 2024