14 May 2026
WA Launches New Network to Prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
The Western Australian Mental Health Commission has launched a new Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Prevention Network to improve awareness of the risks of alcohol use during pregnancy and the childbearing years.
07 May 2026
WA Budget boosts mental health and alcohol and drug services
The 2026–27 Western Australia State Budget has been released, with a major focus on mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) services across the state.
01 May 2026
Semester 2 alcohol and other drug training registrations now open
Registrations are now open for Semester 2 training in alcohol and other drugs (AOD), giving health and community workers the chance to build their skills in supporting people affected by substance use.
23 Apr 2026
WA releases 5-year strategy to reshape mental health and alcohol and other drugs services
Western Australia has introduced a new Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy 2026–2031, setting out the direction for major system changes over the next five years.
07 Oct 2025
Improvements to WA’s mental health laws
The Mental Health Commission is advancing reforms to improve Western Australia’s mental health legislation, following the Statutory Review of the Mental Health Act 2014.
03 Oct 2025
Empowering wellbeing: WA Mental Health Week engages communities and workplaces
Empowering wellbeing: WA Mental Health Week engages communities and workplaces
26 Sep 2025
Now open: Registration of Interest for Geraldton Community Supported Residential Units
Now open: Registration of Interest for Geraldton Community Supported Residential Units
19 Sep 2025
Finalists of the WA Mental Health Awards highlight the state’s dedication to wellbeing
Western Australia’s dedication to mental health has been showcased with more than 40 finalists announced for the 2025 WA Mental Health Awards.
17 Sep 2025
Safe alcohol policies linked to stronger tourism outcomes, study shows
New research shows that liquor restrictions aimed at reducing alcohol-related harms do not harm tourism.