17 Apr 2024

Tabling of Statutory Review of the Mental Health Act 2014

The Minister for Mental Health tabled the Statutory Review of the Mental Health Act 2014 and Government Response in Parliament on 16 April 2024.

09 Jul 2024

Community Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (ICAMHS) has opened in the South West

We're thrilled to announce the official opening of the new $7.1 million Community Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (ICAMHS) hub in the South West, officially opened by Mental Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson today.

27 Mar 2024

Expression of Interest for the four Assistant Commissioner Leadership Roles

Expression of Interest for the four Assistant Commissioner Leadership Roles

25 Mar 2024

Expression of Interest for four Assistant Commissioner Leadership Roles

Expression of Interest for four Assistant Commissioner Leadership Roles

25 Mar 2024

New nitrous oxide laws to help reduce health harm

The State Government will amend the Medicines and Poisons Regulations 2016, to strictly limit access to nitrous oxide to help reduce the associated health harm that comes with misuse.

22 Mar 2024

Mental health care for children and adolescents to improve

Perth Children’s Hospital Inpatient Unit (Ward 5A) is being upgraded to ensure it continues to meet the contemporary needs of its patients.

20 Mar 2024

More mental health support for children and adolescents

Acute Care Response Teams (ACRTs) will be established in the North and South metropolitan regions, and in the Great Southern to support children and adolescents

19 Mar 2024

Strong Spirit Strong Mind Youth Project Community Grants

Our Strong Spirit Strong Mind Youth Project team is seeking applications for community grants up to $30,000 from interested Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and Aboriginal not-for-profit companies based in WA.

18 Mar 2024

Help us improve the Safe Haven cafes

The Mental Health Commission is currently reviewing the WA Safe Haven Cafes.

12 Mar 2024

Office of Alcohol and Other Drugs to be established

As of 1 July 2024, a new Office of Alcohol and Other Drugs (the Office) will be established.