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2019-20 State Budget
The 2019-20 State Budget will deliver $942.1 million to mental health, alcohol and other drug services in 2019-20, via the Mental Health Commission, representing an increase of $23.7 million, or 2.6% from the previous year.
Full response to the Methamphetamine Action Plan Taskforce report
The State Government has released its full response to the Methamphetamine Action Plan Taskforce report − outlining a range of targeted, functional and practical initiatives that focus on prevention, early intervention, treatment and support, and law enforcement.
The Western Australian Alcohol and Drug Interagency Strategy 2018-2022 release
The Western Australian Alcohol and Drug Interagency Strategy 2018-2022 (the Strategy)
The Strategy provides a guide for government and non-government organisations as well as the wider community to prevent and reduce the adverse impacts of alcohol and other drug use in Western Australia.
New Engagement Framework and Toolkit to improve mental health and alcohol and other drug outcomes
The Minister for Mental Health has released the Working Together: Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Engagement Framework 2018 – 2025 and Toolkit.
Albany community mental health step up/step down service opened
The Minister for Mental Health visited Albany to officially open the first regional community mental health step up/step down service.
The Western Australian Mental Health Promotion, Mental Illness, Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Plan 2018-2025 released
The Western Australian Mental Health Promotion, Mental Illness, Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Plan 2018-2025 as been released by the Minister for Mental Health.
2018-19 State Budget
The 2018-19 WA State Budget has been handed down by the Treasurer, with a record $918.4 million allocated to improving Western Australians’ mental health and wellbeing and reducing alcohol and other drug related harms.
The Plan- Two Year Update
The Western Australian Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug Services Plan 2015-2025 (the Plan) is the Mental Health Commission’s key planning tool for the mental health, alcohol and other drug sector.
National Drug Strategy 2017-2026 released
The National Drug Strategy 2017- 2026 has been endorsed by the Ministerial Drug and Alcohol Forum. It outlines the national priorities for preventing and minimising the harms of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs to individuals, families and communities.
Methamphetamine Action Plan Taskforce announced
The Government has announced the Methamphetamine Action Plan Taskforce.