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New campaign to reduce WA youth’s cannabis use
‘The Growing Brain’ Drug Aware public education campaign has launched across the state to protect young people’s developing brains. Developed by the Mental Health Commission and Cancer Council WA, the campaign aims to prevent, delay and reduce cannabis use among 14-24 year olds.
New President appointed to Mental Health Tribunal
Dr Andrew Lu AM has been appointed as President of the Mental Health Tribunal of Western Australia for a five-year term. Dr Lu will lead the Tribunal in its role to safeguard the rights of people who are subject to involuntary treatment orders under the Mental Health Act 2014 (WA).
AOD 2023 Semester 1 Professional Development Training now available
The Mental Health Commission is a leader in professional development training for the alcohol and other drug sector in Western Australia. Our 2023 Semester 1 Professional Development training calendar is now available.
2022 WA Mental Health Awards winners announced
On Friday night, nine individuals, schools and organisations were recognised at the 2022 WA Mental Health Awards ceremony.
#StopTheViolence
The 16 Days Campaign, dedicated to ending violence against women, has been running globally since 1991.
Agency Commissioning Plan released
The recently released State Commissioning Strategy will transform the way community services are commissioned and delivered.
World Kindness Day - 13 November 2022
World Kindness Day is celebrated annually on 13 November and provides us with the opportunity to reflect on, celebrate and promote the positive actions all around us that contribute to a culture of kindness.
Release of the Western Australian Lived Experience (Peer) Workforces Framework
The Minister for Mental Health and the Mental Health Commission are pleased to release the Western Australian Lived Experience (Peer) Workforces Framework.
EOI: Lived Experience member for the Mental Health Executive Committee and Community Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drug Council
The Mental Health Commission is seeking to appoint a consumer member, with a lived or living experience of mental health and/or alcohol or other drug use.
Opioids. Pain and Problems: Now and the Future
The Western Australian Addictions Symposium, presented by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) WA Faculty of Addiction Psychiatry, is on Saturday 29 October 2022.