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Western Australia’s first Recovery College a true collaboration
On 2 December 2019, the Minister for Mental Health announced that HelpingMinds has been appointed to provide the first state-wide Recovery College with $3.6 million invested by the State Government over three and a half years.
Kimberley Alcohol and Other Drug Services – Kimberley Low Medical Withdrawal Beds
A tender has been released and is available at www.tenders.wa.gov.au using the tender reference number MHC0738. The tender advertising period is from 8 November 2019 until 24 January 2020.
Draft Western Australian Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2021-2025 - Open for Public Comment
The draft Western Australian Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2021 – 2025 (Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025) is now open for public comment and feedback
NDIS Community Workshops – Have your say about your NDIS experience
The Federal Department of Social Services are holding workshops to allow NDIS participants, including their family members or carers, to share their views on the NDIS process and how it can be improved.
Expressions of Interest – Mental Health Network Clinical Co-Lead
Dr Helen McGowan’s contract in the Clinical Co-Lead position for the Mental Health Network (MHN) was due to expire at the end of October, however to allow for a thorough recruitment and handover period, and ensure continuity of the Clinical Co-Lead position, Dr McGowan has agreed to continue in the role until the end of January 2019.
Mental Health Week 2019
Mental Health Week takes place from 6 to 12 October 2019. This week is delivered by the Western Australian Association for Mental Health, with support from the Mental Health Commission.
Update for service agreements expiring up to June 2020
The Mental Health Commission (MHC) has commenced gathering information for decision-making on procurement options for service agreements expiring in the 2019/20 financial year. This also includes establishing practices to engage consumers, carers, families and NGOs in the commissioning of services.
Report: Access to State-Managed Adult Mental Health Services
The Office of the Auditor-General has today released its report the Access to State-Managed Adult Mental Health Services.
Alcohol and Other Drug Advisory Board members appointed
New members of the Alcohol and Other Drug Advisory Board have now been appointed.