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Please direct all media enquiries to the association's Communications Officer on 0447 259 875 or submit your request via our contact form.

Please note, this number is for journalists and media outlets only. It is not monitored outside business hours. For all other enquiries, please visit our Contact us page.
  

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Latest News

  • 20 May 2015

    Media Release - CMHA warns budget wastes opportunity

    A joint media statement from WAAMH and the Community Mental Health Australia coalition on the federal budget which spells more delay and discussion and no action to deliver better supports and care for people with mental health issues.

  • 15 May 2015

    Media Release - Budget heavy lifting on mental health still to be done

    This is a Media Release from WAAMH in response to the Federal and State budgets 2015, and its long term impacts on mental health reform.

  • 14 Apr 2015

    Media Release - State and Federal Governments now have clear direction for mental health

    WAAMH welcomes calls for a 10 year commitment by the federal government to reforming mental health, following the leak of a summary of the National Mental Health Commission’s Review of Mental Health Programmes and Services.

  • 13 Apr 2015

    WAAMH Submission to the 10 Year Plan

    Thank you to everyone for your participation, high level of engagement, and support in assisting WAAMH to prepare a comprehensive submission to the Mental Health Commission's 10 Year Mental Health Plan.

  • 30 Mar 2015

    Media Release - Mental Health Week theme announced

    This year, WAAMH is using the Act-Belong-Commit message as its official theme for MHW 2015.

  • 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.