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News updates
- Thirty finalists have been announced for the 2024 WA Mental Health Awards today on World Mental Health Day.
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- Inside the Drug and Alcohol Youth Service
- Methamphetamine Action Plan Taskforce announced
- National Drug Strategy 2017-2026 released
- The Plan- Two Year Update
- Expression of Interest – Community Co-Lead Position, Mental Health Network
- 2018-19 State Budget
- The Western Australian Mental Health Promotion, Mental Illness, Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Plan 2018-2025 released
- Albany community mental health step up/step down service opened
- New Engagement Framework and Toolkit to improve mental health and alcohol and other drug outcomes
- The Western Australian Alcohol and Drug Interagency Strategy 2018-2022 release
- Full response to the Methamphetamine Action Plan Taskforce report
- 2019-20 State Budget
- The Plan Update for Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug services
- Report: Access to State-Managed Adult Mental Health Services
- New online directory to help make it easier to find support
- Western Australia’s first Recovery College a true collaboration
- Consumer and Carer Co-Review of the Community Support Program Area - Final Report
- Community Advisory Group appointed for alcohol and other drug crisis intervention
- Clinical Governance Review released
- WA State Priorities 2020-2024
- New Campaign encourages Western Australians to Be Positive. Be Connected. Be Active.
- New alcohol and other drug support service for health care professionals
- State and Federal mental health leaders join forces
- $56m boost to mental health and alcohol and other drug supports
- New Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug Council to strengthen links
- New suicide prevention projects to help reduce risk
- New data shows most are not drinking at risky levels and less are using illicit drugs in Western Australia
- New governance committees get to work
- Launch of the WA Recovery College
- Western Australian Consumer Representation on the National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum
- A billion dollars for mental health, alcohol and other drug services
- WA Mental Health Awards 2020 finalists announced
- Western Australian Suicide Prevention Framework 2021 – 2025
- WA Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug Workforce Strategic Framework 2020-2025 Released
- WA the State of Wellbeing – Mental Health & AOD System Leadership Forum
- A new Prevention E-Learning Training Package is now available online!
- Young people at the forefront with release of YPPA
- New campaign to support parents launched, featuring 12 well-known Australians
- Launched: Revised AOD Diversion Program
- Evaluations now available
- New mental health service for the Midwest
- New Alcohol and Pregnancy Campaign
- New Goldfields mental health service opens
- Helping kids struggling with big gender issues
- Safe Havens launched
- New Consumer, Family, Carer and Community Paid Participation Policy
- Midland Withdrawal and Intervention Centre Opening
- Video celebrating our young people is online for Youth Week
- Services rally to help people affected by Tropical Cyclone Seroja
- New Safe Haven Opens at RPH
- Youth Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug Homelessness Service: Consultation report
- Statewide Personality Disorders Model of Care Report Launch
- Statutory Review of the Mental Health Act (2014)
- YPPA Consultation Opens
- 2021-22 Budget Commitments
- Wellbeing Survey - tell us what keeps you well
- Announcing the WA Mental Health Award finalists
- Survey Opens - Neuropsychiatry Disability Service in WA
- Workshop for the development of a Peer Workforce Framework
- Disability Access and Inclusion Plan Consultation Survey
- Congratulations to the WA Mental Health Awards 2021 Winners (1)
- National Lived Experience (Peer) Workforce Development Guidelines released
- Consultation Report - Youth Step Up Step Down, Youth Long-term Housing and Support Program and Youth Psychosocial Packages
- Project Elevation – an art exhibition of work from young artists
- 2022-23 Budget Commitments
- EOI: Lived Experience Representatives for the ICA Taskforce Ministerial Oversight Committee
- Mental Health Commission hospital pilot to reduce alcohol-related harm
- EOI Lived Experience Representatives
- International Overdose Awareness Day
- Model of Service for Youth Long-term Housing and Support Program
- New AODAB Chair appointed
- Can you provide hope and support to other families?
- Opioids. Pain and Problems: Now and the Future
- EOI Lived Experience Member for MHEC and CMC
- The Western Australian Lived Experience (Peer) Workforces Framework
- World Kindness Day
- Mental Health Commissioner appointed to lead sector into the future (1)
- Agency Commissioning Plan released
- #StopTheViolence
- 2022 WA Mental Health Awards winners announced
- AOD 2023 Professional Development Training
- New President appointed to Mental Health Tribunal
- New campaign to reduce WA youth’s cannabis use
- 10 holiday tips for parents and families
- Upgrades to My Services
- EOI – Lived Experience of Suicide Summit
- Have your say - Lived Experience leaders' survey
- Stay Strong, Look After You and Your Mob
- Mental Health Commission grant supports LGBTIQA+ Western Australians
- Do you have Lived Experience of a Step Up Step Down service in WA?
- Strong Spirit Strong Mind 2023 Grants
- Calling all mining industry professionals
- New Mental Health Commissioner appointed for next five years
- Learn from alcohol and other drug prevention experts
- Community based Group Support Activities Services now available
- Budget commitments 2023-2024
- Learn about meaningful careers in mental health
- Semester 2 alcohol and other drug professional development training
- LGBTQI+ community grant recipients announced
- WA Mental Health Awards nominations now open
- New training for WA pharmacists in the provision of opioid dependence treatments
- Workshop brings together suicide prevention workers from across the State
- Expression of Interest for the Community Treatment including Emergency Reponses Project
- EOI for Clinical Capabilities Framework - Advisory Group
- New Alcohol and Other Drugs Community Prevention Service launches
- New national mental health bodies co-design opportunity
- Release of ICA Transformation Implementation Program Models of Care
- EOI Lived Experience members to join the Secure Rehabilitation and Recovery Unit Model of Service Working Group
- International Overdose Awareness Day 2023
- Government’s commitment to mental health, alcohol and other drug governance reforms
- New campaign encourages young adults to find their way to okay
- Have your say Head to Health Kids draft model of service
- EOI Lived Experience representative – Suicide Prevention 2025
- Mental Health Week kicks off
- WA Mental Health Awards finalists announced
- Expression of Interest for the Mental Health Research Implementation Planning Group
- New WA youth suicide sanctuary opens doors
- Connect through conversation during Perinatal Mental Health Week
- Specialist eating disorder service opens in Cockburn
- 40 new mental health beds at Fremantle Hospital underway
- Healthy Schools Program grant applications now open
- Stronger You Stronger Mob
- Join our Clinical Advisory Group
- Aboriginal organisation to lead new withdrawal service in the Kimberley
- Join our 2024 Volunteer Alcohol and Other Drug Counsellors' Program
- Have your say - Draft Scope of Service for the Youth Step Up Step Down Service
- Office of Alcohol and Other Drugs to be established
- Help us improve the Safe Haven cafes
- Strong Spirit Strong Mind Youth Project Community Grants
- More mental health support for children and adolescents
- Mental health care for children and adolescents to improve
- New nitrous oxide laws to help reduce health harm
- Expression of Interest for four Assistant Commissioner Leadership Roles
- Expression of Interest for the four Assistant Commissioner Leadership Roles
- Community Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (ICAMHS)
- Tabling of Statutory Review of the Mental Health Act 2014
- Budget 2024-2025 handed down
- International Nurses Day
- Drop-in and have your say on the Karratha Step Up/Step Down Service
- Men's Health Week
- Assistant Commissioners appointed to help improve mental health outcomes in WA
- Older Adult Mental Health Model of Service to be developed
- EOIs open for Peer Supervision Course
- Support boost for people experiencing FDV
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lived Experience-led Peer Workforce Guide
- The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lived Experience-Led Peer Workforce Guide (Guide) has launched
- Statement addressing release of psychosocial support report
- Have your say – Western Australian Eating Disorders Framework 2025-2030: Consultation Draft Priorities Paper
- 2023-24 Annual Report Now Available
- We’re recruiting for the roles of Contract Officer and Senior Contract Officer.
- Development of Outcomes Measurement Framework
- Expression of Interest - Lived Experience Psychosocial Support Service System Workshop
- Helping first responder workplaces improve mental wellbeing and prevent harm
- Registrations open for Peer Work Positives session
- A step forward for mental health services in Karratha
- Older Adult Mental Health Model of Service: Consultation opportunity
- Expressions of Interest - Lived Experience of alcohol-related harm
- Have your say on the Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy 2025-2030
- New withdrawal service opens in the Kimberley
- New nitrous oxide regulations now in effect
- New Mental Health Ambulance service launched
- 2024 Mental Health Award winners announced
- Expression of Interest for membership on the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board
- Campaign to reduce under-age drinking shows positive results
- Western Australian Eating Disorders Framework 2025-2030 launched
- Suicide prevention grants on offer to help improve mental health and wellbeing
- MHAOD Strategy consultation wraps up
- Next Step Drug and Alcohol Service transitions to EMHS
- Thriving in Mining – Lessons to make you think
- LGBTIQA+ Older Adult Mental Health Statewide Consultation
- WA Disability Royal Commission Roadmap released
- Youth mental health service opens in Great Southern
- New ICA Website launches
- Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Support Service website launch
- Advance your skills with AOD training
- New plan for mental health emergency response
- Mental Health Kids Hub opens its doors
- New website a hub for careers in alcohol and other drugs sector
- Expression of Interest – Independent Member – Audit and Risk Committee
- Alcohol and pregnancy campaign
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