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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.
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.
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.