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Do you have Lived Experience of a Step Up Step Down service in WA?
We are reviewing the Step Up Step Down services and want to hear about your journey and experiences. If you have been or are a current service user of Step Up Step Down services, or a family member/carer/significant other of a service user, we want to hear from you!
Mental Health Commission grant supports LGBTIQA+ Western Australians
The Mental Health Commission has awarded Living Proud Inc a $150,000 grant to run a small grants program called Proud and Connected Community Grants which will support people in Western Australia (WA) who identity as LGBTIQA+.
Stay Strong, Look After You and Your Mob
'Stay Strong, Look After You and Your Mob’ is a public health education media campaign, promoting social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout Western Australia who are 18 years and older.
Have your say - Lived Experience leaders survey
Are you a leader with Lived Experience? Does your organisation provide an opportunity for people with Lived Experience to influence and lead programs, services or policy change? We’re mapping the current leadership pathways, challenges and opportunities for people with a Lived Experience, and we want to hear from you!
Expression of Interest: Travel bursaries for Lived Experience of Suicide Summit 2023
The Mental Health Commission is providing two travel bursaries to support people with a Lived Experience of suicide to attend the Roses in the Ocean Lived Experience of Suicide Summit in Hobart, Tasmania.
National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum Expression of Interest
On behalf of the National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum (NMHCCF), the Mental Health Commission, in partnership with mental health consumer and family/carer organisations, is inviting applications from family/carer representatives to join the NMHCCF.
Upgrades to My Services make it easier to find help near you
The Mental Health Commission has rolled out a series of upgrades to its My Services directory to make it easier for consumers, carers, and families to find mental health, alcohol and drug supports close to home.
Ten holiday tips to help support parents and families struggling with a loved one’s alcohol and other drug use
Ten holiday tips to help support parents and families struggling with a loved one’s alcohol and other drug use
New campaign to reduce WA youth’s cannabis use
‘The Growing Brain’ Drug Aware public education campaign has launched across the state to protect young people’s developing brains. Developed by the Mental Health Commission and Cancer Council WA, the campaign aims to prevent, delay and reduce cannabis use among 14-24 year olds.
New President appointed to Mental Health Tribunal
Dr Andrew Lu AM has been appointed as President of the Mental Health Tribunal of Western Australia for a five-year term. Dr Lu will lead the Tribunal in its role to safeguard the rights of people who are subject to involuntary treatment orders under the Mental Health Act 2014 (WA).