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New campaign to reduce WA youth’s cannabis use

Published on 14 Dec 2022

‘The Growing Brain’ Drug Aware public education campaign has launched across the state to protect young people’s developing brains. Developed by the Mental Health Commission and Cancer Council WA, the campaign aims to prevent, delay and reduce cannabis use among 14-24 year olds.

New President appointed to Mental Health Tribunal

Published on 14 Dec 2022

Dr Andrew Lu AM has been appointed as President of the Mental Health Tribunal of Western Australia for a five-year term. Dr Lu will lead the Tribunal in its role to safeguard the rights of people who are subject to involuntary treatment orders under the Mental Health Act 2014 (WA).

AOD 2023 Semester 1 Professional Development Training now available

Published on 9 Dec 2022

The Mental Health Commission is a leader in professional development training for the alcohol and other drug sector in Western Australia. Our 2023 Semester 1 Professional Development training calendar is now available.

2022 WA Mental Health Awards winners announced

Published on 28 Nov 2022

On Friday night, nine individuals, schools and organisations were recognised at the 2022 WA Mental Health Awards ceremony.

#StopTheViolence

Published on 24 Nov 2022

The 16 Days Campaign, dedicated to ending violence against women, has been running globally since 1991.

Agency Commissioning Plan released

Published on 18 Nov 2022

The recently released State Commissioning Strategy will transform the way community services are commissioned and delivered.

World Kindness Day - 13 November 2022

Published on 10 Nov 2022

World Kindness Day is celebrated annually on 13 November and provides us with the opportunity to reflect on, celebrate and promote the positive actions all around us that contribute to a culture of kindness.

Release of the Western Australian Lived Experience (Peer) Workforces Framework

Published on 27 Oct 2022

The Minister for Mental Health and the Mental Health Commission are pleased to release the Western Australian Lived Experience (Peer) Workforces Framework.

EOI: Lived Experience member for the Mental Health Executive Committee and Community Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drug Council

Published on 25 Oct 2022

The Mental Health Commission is seeking to appoint a consumer member, with a lived or living experience of mental health and/or alcohol or other drug use.

Opioids. Pain and Problems: Now and the Future

Published on 24 Oct 2022

The Western Australian Addictions Symposium, presented by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) WA Faculty of Addiction Psychiatry, is on Saturday 29 October 2022.

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