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The Review of the Clinical Governance of Public Mental Health Services in Western Australia
The Review of the Clinical Governance of Public Mental Health Services in Western Australia (the Review) commenced in late 2018 and the Minister for Health, Mental Health has appointed an expert Panel to conduct the Review.
Mental Health Commission’s Conciliation Action Plan launched
The Mental Health Commission has launched its Conciliation Action Plan (CAP).
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 mental health service in the South-West a step closer
Work has started on the new community mental health step up/step down service for people in the South-West region.
Extra drug and alcohol rehab beds to open in the South-West
People in the South-West will now have more access to alcohol and drug rehabilitation beds.
Report calls for action to improve mental health and wellbeing in FIFO workers
A new research report to help improve the mental health and wellbeing of FIFO workers has found a third, 33 per cent, experience high levels of psychological distress compared to only 17 per cent of non-FIFO workers.
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.
Feedback Sought - Alcohol and other drug services in the Kimberley
As part of the 2017-18 Budget, Royalties for Regions funding of $200,000 was allocated for the Mental Health Commission to undertake consultation, analysis and modelling to inform the development of a business case on alcohol and other drug service needs in the Kimberley.
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.