News and Media
All media enquiries, including requests for comment from the CEO, should be directed to communications@waamh.org.au or call +61(0)8 6246 3027 or 0488 661 277. This contact is for media outlets only, for all other enquiries, please visit the WAAMH contact page.
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Resources for journalists
Mindframe is a national program supporting safe media reporting, portrayal and communication about suicide, mental health concerns and alcohol and other drugs. Mindframe is managed by Everymind and is funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Health under the National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support Program.
Mindframe have produced evidence-based resources developed in consultation with media professionals and peak media bodies, suicide prevention and mental health organisations, lived and living experience networks, and Mindframe advisory groups. Access resources
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Announcements
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06 Nov 2016
WAAMH's new president and board changes
WAAMH board member Kerry Hawkins was voted in as president at the 2016 AGM, after outgoing president Alison Xamon decided to step down from the role after three years.
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06 Nov 2016
Senator Ludlam's leave role models how to best manage mental health in the workplace
WAAMH commends Greens Senator's courage to speak up about his mental health problems and acknowledges the measured and appropriate approach his workplace has taken to managing the leave of absence, while he focuses on his recovery.
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25 Oct 2016
Thank you - Mental Health Week 2016 all wrapped up!
Read a full wrap of the highlights of #MHW2016. Thank you to everyone who participated in creating awareness and helping us reach new heights this year.
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12 Oct 2016
Mental Health Week 8-15 Oct #MHW2016
See all the events happening around WA this week.
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07 Oct 2016
Media Release: Mental Health Week tips off tomorrow
Please feel free to contact WAAMH to arrange comments or interviews on Mental Health Week.
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06 Oct 2016
Media Release: Mental Health Week tips off Saturday
MENTAL Health Week starts Saturday 8 October tipping off at the Perth Wildcats basketball game, and although this annual event’s reach and size has grown significantly over its 49-year span, the community focus has remained the same.
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05 Oct 2016
Together we can save lives - magazine on suicide prevention
WAAMH partnered with the Health + Medicine team from The West Australian to produce a Mental Health Week lift out focusing on suicide prevention. The magazine tells the stories of struggle and survival from people around WA.
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03 Oct 2016
Mental Health Week starts Saturday!
Wondering where you can go and what you can do during Mental Health Week 8-15 October? Look no further!
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09 Sep 2016
WAAMH DDWA Submission Senate Enquiry Omnibus Bill 2016
WAAMH has made a submission to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee examining the Commonwealth Budget Savings Bill. The committee will report on 13th September.
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07 Sep 2016
Media Release: Community grants spread mental health awareness across the state
WAAMH, in association with the Mental Health Commission, Principal Supporter, Lotterywest, and Country Community Grants Supporter, the WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA), is pleased to announce the successful grant applicants for this year’s Mental Health Week Community Grants Program.