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Consumer and Carer Co-Review of the Community Support Program Area - Final Report
Twenty consumers, carers and peak body representatives from the Western Australian Mental Health and AOD system undertook a co-review process of the Community Support program area from the Mental Health Commission’s Procurement Schedule throughout August and September 2019 in partnership with the MHC.
The 2020 TheMHS Conference – submit your abstract
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Expressions of Interest - Measuring the Outcomes of Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Programs
It is important to understand if mental health, alcohol and other drug programs are making a difference to people’s lives in a positive way in terms of relationships, community connections, housing, employment, education, health and general wellbeing.
Safe Haven Cafe Workshops
Safe Haven Cafés provide peer based, recovery orientated services for people with mental health, alcohol and other drug issues requiring urgent assistance and support, but who do not require intensive clinical support.
Expressions of Interest for Advisory Group - Crisis intervention for alcohol and other drugs
The Mental Health Commission is seeking Expressions of Interest from community members to participate on an advisory group regarding crisis intervention for alcohol and other drugs in WA.
Western Australia’s first Recovery College a true collaboration
On 2 December 2019, the Minister for Mental Health announced that HelpingMinds has been appointed to provide the first state-wide Recovery College with $3.6 million invested by the State Government over three and a half years.
Kimberley Alcohol and Other Drug Services – Kimberley Low Medical Withdrawal Beds
A tender has been released and is available at www.tenders.wa.gov.au using the tender reference number MHC0738. The tender advertising period is from 8 November 2019 until 24 January 2020.
Draft Western Australian Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2021-2025 - Open for Public Comment
The draft Western Australian Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2021 – 2025 (Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025) is now open for public comment and feedback
NDIS Community Workshops – Have your say about your NDIS experience
The Federal Department of Social Services are holding workshops to allow NDIS participants, including their family members or carers, to share their views on the NDIS process and how it can be improved.