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Expressions of Interest Sought for Expert Working Groups
The Steering Committee for the Roadmap for Community Mental Health Treatment Services, including Emergency Response Services is looking to appoint three Expert Working Groups to inform the development of the Roadmap.
Statewide Personality Disorders Model of Care Report Launch
On Tuesday, 20 July 2021 a launch event for the Statewide Personality Disorders Model of Care Report was held at the Mental Health Commission to officially recognise the final Report and all who contributed to its development.
Youth Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug Homelessness Service: Consultation report
In March 2021 the Mental Health Commission (MHC) held a consultation process to inform the model of service for the long-term Youth Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Homelessness Service.
PTSD Awareness Day
Sunday 27 June is PTSD Awareness Day and the purpose is to raise awareness about the condition and the impact trauma can have on people.
National Reconciliation Week 2021
The Mental Health Commission started this year’s National Reconciliation Week - 27 May-3 June, with a morning tea to commemorate National Sorry Day.
Schizophrenia Awareness Week 2021
This week is Schizophrenia Awareness Week and this year’s theme is “Discover Better Mental Health.” Everyone is encouraged to connect, reach out and get support to discover better mental health.
My Services directory continues to grow in joint approach with WAPHA
Since launched in 2019, the My Services online directory has continued to grow, with more than 750 mental health, alcohol and other drug services in WA now listed.
Mental Health Commission Awarded for Outstanding Campaigns
The Mental Health Commission has been named Advertiser of the Year 2020 at the 30th Campaign Brief Awards, recognising the success of its Think Mental Health, Alcohol.Think Again and Drug Aware programs in 2020.
New Safe Haven Opens at RPH
The Safe Haven Dabakan Ngowoort Koorliny Mia is open, near Royal Perth Hospital. It is a calm and quiet space and offers distressed or isolated people a safe place to speak confidentially to trained peer workers and clinicians.
Services rally to help people affected by Tropical Cyclone Seroja
When Tropical Cyclone Seroja crossed the Western Australian coast on Sunday 11 April 2021 it bought with it devastating winds and rain. For many in the region it was and continues to be a challenging time.