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  • 05 Feb 2015

    Join the conversation on #10yearplan

    WAAMH is hosting a discussion page on Facebook to share our opinions and ask questions about the WA Mental Health, AOD Services Plan.

  • 28 Jan 2015

    Policy Brief - DSP changes for people detained under mental impairment legislation

    The Commonwealth has introduced a Bill which would remove eligibility for social security benefits for people detained in hospitals for ‘serious offences’ under mental impairment legislation. In WA, this would apply to people on remand and in psychiatric hospital, and those under the CLMIA Act who have been found unfit to stand trial or not guilty due to unsound mind. In March, the Senate referred the Social Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee for inquiry and report. Submission closes on 15 May 2015 and WAAMH encourages you to make a brief submission to the committee.

  • 27 Jan 2015

    Media Release - DSP changes will affect most vulnerable members of our community

    WAAMH president Alison Xamon has serious concerns over the Federal Government's proposed changes to the Disability Support Pension and its affect on people detained under the Criminal Law Mentally Impaired Accused Act.

  • 13 Jan 2015

    Joint submission to ERA Prisons Inquiry

    The Economic Regulation Authority is conducting an inquiry into options to improve the efficiency and performance of Western Australian prisons. Three peaks' WAAMH, WACOSS and WANADA have prepared a joint submission to this inquiry. More info at: http://www.erawa.com.au/inquiries/industry-and-resources-inquiries/prisons-inquiry-2014

  • 19 Dec 2014

    Tips for a mentally healthy #Christmas

    Tips to help you stay stress free during the festive period.

  • 16 Dec 2014

    #CLMIA review joint submission

    This submission has been collectively developed and endorsed by Western Australian Association for Mental Health, Consumers of Mental Health WA (Inc), Developmental Disability WA, Richmond Fellowship of WA, Debora Colvin Head of Council of Official Visitors, Carers WA, Mental Health Carers Arafmi (WA) Inc, People With Disabilities Western Australia, Bridget Silvestri, Antonio Silvestri, Alan Robinson, Seamus Murphy, Mental Health Matters 2 and the Aboriginal Disability Justice Campaign.

  • 10 Dec 2014

    Media Release - Federal funding crucial for services under WA's 10 year mental health plan

    ALARMING figures revealing Federal funding uncertainty, gathered by national peak Mental Health Australia, reinforce the crucial investment needed by the Commonwealth Government if the recently launched 10 year mental health plan is to become a reality in Western Australia.

  • 03 Dec 2014

    Media Release - Peak body welcomes game changing mental health blue print

    WAAMH has today welcomed the State Government's investment in mental health under the 10 year services plan and applauded its 'recovery-based' approach.

  • 06 Nov 2014

    Media Release - World class alternatives needed to “archaic” Graylands

    WAAMH president, Alison Xamon has commented on the facilities at Graylands suggesting they are "outdated and are not conducive to recovery".

  • 04 Nov 2014

    Annual Report FY13/14

    Read about all the highlights of your peak body for mental health in FY13/14.