20 Dec 2024
Thriving in Mining – Lessons to make you think
The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Program has developed the Thriving in Mining series of online interactive microlessons, aimed at building respectful workplace culture.
19 Dec 2024
Next Step Drug and Alcohol Service transitions to EMHS
The Next Step Drug and Alcohol Service (Next Step) has now transitioned from the Mental Health Commission to East Metropolitan Health Services (EMHS).
18 Dec 2024
MHAOD Strategy consultation wraps up
Recently we announced the development of the Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy 2025-30
12 Dec 2024
Suicide prevention grants on offer to help improve mental health and wellbeing
The Mental Health Commission (Commission) is providing $1 million in grant money for local initiatives to address the impact of suicide across Western Australia.
11 Dec 2024
Western Australian Eating Disorders Framework 2025-2030 launched
The State Government has launched the Western Australian Eating Disorders Framework 2025-2030, which outlines strategic priorities across prevention, early intervention, treatment, and support services across the state.
10 Dec 2024
Campaign to reduce under-age drinking shows positive results
Evaluation results for the latest Alcohol, Think Again campaign have shown a positive impact on parents with adolescent children asking for alcohol.
28 Nov 2024
Expression of Interest for membership on the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board
The Mental Health Commission is seeking Expressions of Interest for an additional five members to join the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board (AODAB).
27 Nov 2024
2024 Mental Health Award winners announced
Eleven winners were awarded for their outstanding contributions to the WA mental health sector at the WA Mental Health Awards last night. Community organisations, service providers and individu
20 Nov 2024
New Mental Health Ambulance service launched
The State Government has invested $7.9 million towards the first-of-its kind ambulance co-response service for WA.
31 Oct 2024
New nitrous oxide regulations now in effect 31-Oct
New regulations to protect people from the harmful effects of nitrous oxide (NO2), known as ‘nangs’ have been introduced today.