Join us on World Mental Health Day, as we celebrate the individuals, initiatives and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to mental health in Western Australia.
From more than 100 nominations across nine categories, we’re thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2025 WA Mental Health Awards!
Minister's Award
Sponsored by the State Government
Finalists:
- Brian Gallop
- Karri Ambler
- Prof Penelope Hasking
- Sarah Papaelias
- Dr Tania Botha
Lived Experience Impact & Inspiration Award
Sponsored by the Mental Health Commission
Finalists:
- Amanda Aiyana
- Elaine Ashurst
- Michael Elwan
- Rachel Burns
- Soa Palelei
Mental Health Employee or Volunteer Excellence Award
Sponsored by Lotterywest
Finalists:
- Graham Hughes
- Helen Tomlinson
- Jonah Palelei
- Samantha Mills
- Vernon Dann
Innovation in Service Delivery Award
Sponsored by Youth Focus
Finalists:
- Attachment & Biobehavioural Catch-up Program by NGALA, Lifespan Psychology Centre and Pregnancy to Parenthood
- Deadly Minds Matter by Shooting Stars
- Healthy Liyan by Garnduwa Amboorny Wirnan Aboriginal Corporation
- Raphael Services by St John of God
- The Luminos Project by Samaritans WA, Ruah Community Services, The Telethon Kids Institute and University of
Western Australia
Prevention or Promotion Award
Sponsored by MercyCare
Finalists:
- ForWhen by NGALA
- Safe Community Living Program by Plan and Grow
- Road Trauma Support WA by Injury Matters
- True Sport Mental Health & Wellbeing by SportWest
- WA Cricket
Diversity & Inclusion Award
Sponsored by Roshana Care Group
Finalists:
- Garnduwa Amboorny Wirnan Aboriginal Corporation
- Hope Affirm Thrive
- Thriving in Motion
- What Were You Wearing Australia
- Wungening Aboriginal Corporation
Mental Health Education Award
Sponsored by Hope Community Services
Learn more about the UWA Guild’s Student Assist team.
Finalists:
- Forest Crescent Primary School
- John Tonkin College
- School of Special Educational Needs: Medical and Mental Health
- The Y School
- UWA Guild Student Assist
Mentally Healthy Workplace Award
Sponsored by Edge Employment Solutions
Learn more about Talison Lithium.
Finalists:
- Avivo
- Life Without Barriers
- My Way Community Alliance
- Strong Minds, Strong Mines
- Talison Lithium
- WA Cricket
News & Media Award
Sponsored by the Western Australian Association for Mental Health
Finalists:
- Embracing the Mind podcast by Jack Boronovskis and Dr Alix Woolard
- Taboo Education by Samantha Waite
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