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Latest News
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17 Sep 2013
Mental illness one of the worst health issues in Australia
Excerpt from Health and Medicine, The West Australian, September 11, 2013
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17 Sep 2013
Record events for Mental Health Week
Mental Health Week is only three weeks away and 2013 marks the highest number of community events and activities ever recorded to celebrate the week from Oct 6-13.
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17 Sep 2013
Coalition unveil cabinet, but mental health minister missing
Tony Abbott has revealed the incoming Coalition government’s ministerial cabinet this week, but there is no mention of a dedicated mental health minister, which could lead to a number of consequences for the sector.
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19 Aug 2013
Put mental health back on the election agenda
WAAMH strongly urges you all to approach your local MP’s and get mental health issues and policy reform back on the agenda for our politicians again, before we hit the ballot box on September 7.
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19 Aug 2013
NDIS trial sites roll out in WA
Three trials sites will proceed in Western Australia as part of the state's My Way program.
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23 Jul 2013
Spring into action
Find out what's happening during Mental Health Week, Oct 6-13, and why it's great to be involved.