Make Mental Health Count in this State Election - access resources to make your voice heard
State Election Campaign Resources
The WA Election is on 11 March 2017. There is still time to influence our Members of Parliament and other key decision makers in the lead up to the election.
Election Advocacy Resources - Organisations
For mental health services that wish to add their views to the election campaign trail and advocate for better commitment to mental health reform, community supports and early interventions, we have tailored resources to assist you.
Election Advocacy Resources - Individuals
Hints, tips and ideas for consumers, carers, family members and people in the community to raise awareness or amplify a message in the lead up to the election. Make your voice heard!
Graphics and key messages you can share on social media
Make Mental Health Count - Hospital beds don't add up
An infographic explaining the cost savings of divesting funds away from the acute end and balancing it on early intervention, person-centered services and community supports.
Make Mental Health Count - Invest in community support and prevention
A visually engaging collection of graphics and graphs displaying why investing in prevention and community supports saves both lives and money.
Mental Health Key Messages
These are some examples of the types of key messages you may wish to use in your state election advocacy to Make Mental Health Count in your social media feeds, in your letters and in talking points for your phone call or meeting with an MP.
WAAMH's Core Election Asks
Read WAAMH's five core priorities for mental health based on advocacy work and research within the mental health sector, heading into the State Election in March 2017.