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Youth mental health service opens in Great Southern
The State Government has expanded Acute Care and Response Teams (ACRT) to Albany and surrounding communities.
WA Disability Royal Commission Roadmap released
The Mental Health Commission supports the WA Disability Royal Commission Roadmap.
LGBTIQA+ Older Adult Mental Health Statewide Consultation
The WA Country Health Service is leading the development of the state's first Older Adult Mental Health Model of Service, outlining how care is delivered to older adults with mental health issues in Western Australia.
Thriving in Mining – Lessons to make you think
The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Program has developed the Thriving in Mining series of online interactive microlessons.
Next Step Drug and Alcohol Service transitions to EMHS
The Next Step Drug and Alcohol Service has now transitioned from the Mental Health Commission to East Metropolitan Health Services.
MHAOD Strategy consultation wraps up
The Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy 2025-30 consultation has wrapped up after six weeks of collecting feedback across Western Australia.
Suicide prevention grants on offer to help improve mental health and wellbeing
The Mental Health Commission is providing $1 million in grant money for local initiatives to address the impact of suicide across Western Australia.
Western Australian Eating Disorders Framework 2025-2030 launched
Western Australian Eating Disorders Framework 2025-2030 launched to boost prevention and early intervention for eating disorders.
Campaign to reduce under-age drinking shows positive results
Evaluation results for the latest Alcohol, Think Again campaign have shown a positive impact on parents with adolescent children asking for alcohol.
Expression of Interest for membership on the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board
The Mental Health Commission is facilitating an Expression of Interest to support the Minister for Mental Health in appointing an additional five members to the AODAB.