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New Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board Chair to inform Mental Health Commission services
Professor Steve Allsop has been appointed Chairperson of the Western Australian Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board (AODAB).
Can you provide hope and support to other families?
We’re looking for Parent Peer Volunteers, who have supported a child of any age through drug and alcohol use to help provide hope and support to other parents and families struggling with a loved one’s alcohol and other drug use. Your Lived Experience can help facilitate family support groups in the Bunbury / South West region.
Have your say - draft Model of Service for the Youth Long-term Housing and Support Program
The draft model of service for the Youth Long-term Housing and Support Program is now available for public comment.
International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day spreads the important message that overdose is preventable and to remember families and friends who have been impacted by overdose.
EOI: Lived Experience consumer representative wanted to support the implementation of the WA Bilateral Schedule on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
The Mental Health Commission is seeking expressions of interest to appoint one consumer representative to the Western Australian Joint Service Planning and Governance Committee
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.