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25 Aug 2014
Catch WAAMH staff at TheMHS
WAAMH staff are presenting at The Mental Health Services Conference this week on a range of topics including working with Aboriginal people on mental health, Peer Work Framework, Outcomes Measurement, IPS, and Shine Mental health eLearning.
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20 Aug 2014
Media Release: Mental health services ready to shine
Peak body for mental health, WAAMH will launch its innovative new eLearning course, Shine at TheMHS Conference in Perth next week - August 27-29.
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14 Aug 2014
HEADLINE ACT ANNOUNCED - Make a Move Concert - Mental Health Week Opening Ceremony
Let the wind run through your hair and listen to the exhilarating sounds from Melbourne rock group and Triple J favourite, British India as they headline Mental Health Week flagship event, the Opening Ceremony on Sunday, October 5.
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08 Aug 2014
WAAMH Submission to Welfare Review
Following extensive research and consultation with our members, consumers and carers, this is WAAMH's response to the Welfare Review's Interim Report: 'A New System for-Better Employment and Social Outcomes' and its recommendations.
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11 Jul 2014
Amy Coombe our Ambassador for Mental Health Week
WAAMH is thrilled to announce the WA Ambassador for Mental Health Week in 2014 is energetic and engaging professional speaker and youth mentor, Amy Coombe.
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08 Jul 2014
NAIDOC Week - Our Aboriginal and mental health partnership
To celebrate and formally recognise NAIDOC Week, WAAMH would like to announce our involvement with the Looking Forward Project.
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13 Jun 2014
Putting "men" in mental health
WAAMH is raising awareness about men's mental health during Men's Health Week.
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10 Jun 2014
Mental Health Commission adds value to IPS
With positive gains made in establishing four IPS sites in Western Australia, WAAMH is pleased to announce the Mental Health Commission has extended funding for 2014/15 to assist to develop new IPS services.
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10 Jun 2014
Chance for input on National Mental Health Review
Calling people with lived experience and mental health organisations - contribute to the national review of mental health services!
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09 Jun 2014
Mental Health Week theme and dates announced
Make a Move towards better mental health in 2014.