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Lived Experience representatives sought for Infant Child and Adolescent Implementation Program
We are seeking expressions of interest for Lived Experience representatives to join the Infant Child and Adolescent (ICA) Implementation Program.
EOI: Lived Experience consumer representative wanted to support the implementation of the WA Bilateral Schedule on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
The Mental Health Commission is seeking expressions of interest to appoint one consumer representative to the Western Australian Joint Service Planning and Governance Committee
Mental Health Commission hospital pilot to reduce alcohol-related harm
The Mental Health Commission is partnering with the East Metropolitan Health Service to pilot the Cardiff Model of Violence Prevention (Cardiff Model) to tackle alcohol-related violence.
EOI: Lived Experience Representatives for the ICA Taskforce Ministerial Oversight Committee
Do you have a Lived Experience with infant, child or adolescent mental health service/s in Western Australia?
We are looking for two members for the newly formed Infant, Child and Adolescent (ICA) Taskforce Ministerial Oversight Committee.
A record $1.257 billion investment in mental health, alcohol and other drug services
The 2022-23 WA State Budget has been handed down by the Treasurer, with a record $1.257 billion investment in mental health, alcohol and other drug services in Western Australia. This is an increase of 12.5% from the previous budget.
WA Seniors Strategy - Consultations are now open!
Have your say in the WA Seniors Strategy. Consultation sessions are scheduled in locations around WA, and an online survey is open until 31 May 2022.
Project Elevation – an art exhibition of work from young artists
‘Project Elevation’ is an art exhibition featuring work from young artists focusing on mental health. The exhibition runs from Monday 16 to Thursday 26 May 2022.
Consultation Report - Youth Step Up Step Down, Youth Long-term Housing and Support Program and Youth Psychosocial Packages
The Final Consultation Report has been released on the Youth Step-Up Step-Down Service, Youth Long-term Housing and Support Program and Youth Psychosocial Packages.
Useful NDIS Resources for Service Providers, Consumers, Carers and Families
A list of useful NDIS resources for service providers, consumers, carers and families is now available.
National Lived Experience (Peer) Workforce Development Guidelines released
The National Lived Experience (Peer) Workforce Project aims to guide the development of a thriving state-wide consumer, family and carer lived experience network.