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Latest News

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    WAAMH president, Alison Xamon has commented on the facilities at Graylands suggesting they are "outdated and are not conducive to recovery".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

  • 27 Oct 2014

    Media Release - Calls for urgent reform to CLMIA Act

    WAAMH president Alison Xamon slams the "hopelessly outdated and unjust" Criminal Law Mentally Impaired Accused (CLMIA) Act, amid the Attorney General's release of a discussion paper on the issue.

  • 23 Oct 2014

    Mental Health Bill passed!

    In a landmark moment, the Mental Heath Bill was passed by WA Parliament and will become operational in 2015, replacing the outdated Mental Health Act 1996.

  • 16 Oct 2014

    Media Release - Lived experience provides insight to mental health solutions

    WAAMH president Alison Xamon has criticised comments made by the psychiatry spokesperson for the Australian Medical Association that the mental health system is being “misdirected” by consumers and carers.

  • 14 Oct 2014

    MHW 2014 a huge success!

    An estimated 10,000 people attended community events across the State during Mental Health Week in Western Australia.

  • 07 Oct 2014

    Media Release - Mental Health Week

    Local play will highlight mental health issues and supports on World Mental Health Day.