Ten winners were recognised for their outstanding contribution to the WA mental health sector at the WA Mental Health Awards yesterday, hosted by the Western Australian Association for Mental Health.

Community organisations, service providers and individuals made up the list of exceptional award winners, chosen from 42 finalists across nine categories.

The 2025 WA Mental Health Award winners are:

Minister's Award

• Professor Penelope Hasking

Prevention or Promotion Award

• Safe Community Living Program by Plan and Grow

Lived Experience Impact & Inspiration Award

• Michael Elwan

Innovation in Service Delivery Award

• Deadly Minds Matter by Shooting Stars
• Raphael Services by St John of God

News & Media Award

• Embracing the Mind podcast by Jack Boronovskis and Dr Alix Woolard

Mental Health Education Award

• UWA Guild Student Assist

Diversity & Inclusion Award 

• Thriving in Motion

Mental Health Employee or Volunteer Excellence Award

• Vernon Dann

Mentally Healthy Workplace Award

• Talison Lithium