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

  • 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.

  • 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.