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New training for WA pharmacists in the provision of opioid dependence treatments
The Community Pharmacotherapy Program has launched a new online training program for pharmacists participating in the Community Program for Opioid Pharmacotherapy (CPOP).
New Youth Psychosocial Support Packages
The State Government has invested $9.5 million over four years to deliver 30 new youth psychosocial support packages.
WA Mental Health Awards nominations now open
Nominations are now open for the 2023 WA Mental Health Awards, which celebrate individuals and organisations that made an outstanding contribution to mental health in the calendar year of 2022.
LGBTQI+ community grant recipients announced
Eleven community-led groups and organisations have been awarded a total of $150,000 under the Proud and Connected Community Grants program, delivered by Living Proud in partnership with the Mental Health Commission
Semester 2 alcohol and other drug professional development training
The Mental Health Commission is a leader in professional development training for the alcohol and other drug sector in Western Australia. Check out our Semester 2 Professional Development training calendar!
Learn about meaningful careers in mental health
Have you considered a career in mental health? There is currently a high demand for workers in the sector and a wide variety of roles and study pathways are available.
Budget commitments 2023-2024
The 2032-24 WA State Budget will deliver more than a billion dollars ($1.358 billion) to mental health, alcohol and other drug services in 2023-24.
Community based Group Support Activities Services now available
Group Support Activities Services aim to improve the quality of life and psychosocial function of people impacted by mental health and co-occurring alcohol and other drug issues. Find out more about the new services.
Learn from alcohol and other drug prevention experts at our online forum
Do you work in the alcohol and other drug prevention sector and want the opportunity to cross-learn and network? You won’t want to miss the Mental Health Commission’s next WA Alcohol and Other Drugs Prevention Network meeting.
New Mental Health Commissioner appointed for next five years
Minister for Mental Health, the Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson, today announced that Maureen Lewis has been appointed as Mental Health Commissioner for a five-year term