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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.
Disability Access and Inclusion Plan Consultation Survey
We are reviewing our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan and invite the community to provide feedback which will inform development of the new five-year Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.
Congratulations to the WA Mental Health Awards 2021 Winners
The winners of the Western Australian Mental Health Awards 2021 were announced last night at an awards ceremony attended by representatives across the mental health sector.
These important awards celebrate individuals and organisations that made an outstanding contribution to mental health in the 2020 calendar year.
Workshop for the development of a Peer Workforce Framework
We’re conducting a ‘All of Stakeholder In the Frame’ Lived Experience (Peer) workshop on Tuesday 30 November 2021 from 10am – 5pm
Survey Opens - Neuropsychiatry Disability Service in WA
In order to assist the Mental Health Commission in developing specialised neuropsychiatric treatment services, we are seeking your input via a online survey. The survey is open until 1 December 2021.
Announcing the WA Mental Health Award finalists
The annual WA Mental Health Award finalists have been announced! Congratulations to all the finalists. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony to be held on November 25.
Wellbeing Survey - tell us what keeps you well
An online survey asking Western Australians to have your say about what you need to stay mentally healthy was conducted in October-November 2021 as part of community consultation to develop a new WA Mental Health Wellbeing Framework.
Commitment to Aboriginal Youth Wellbeing Progress Report
The first annual progress report on the WA Government’s Commitment to Aboriginal Youth Wellbeing has been released by the Minister for Mental Health, the Hon. Stephen Dawson MLC.
A record $1.114 billion investment in mental health, alcohol and other drug services
The 2021-22 WA State Budget has been handed down by the Treasurer, with a record $1.114 billion investment in mental health, alcohol and other drug services in Western Australia. This is an increase of 10.9% from the previous budget.