Consumers of Mental Health WA

Consumers of Mental Health WA * Western Australia's peak body for mental health consumers. By and for people with lived experience of mental health issues.

[Consumers of Mental Health WA @CoMHWA_]

Thank you to everyone who attended our AGM last night! Those in attendance were fortunate to be present for the grand unveiling of our new organisational branding 🤩

Keep an eye out for next week's newsletter for a full update!

[Consumers of Mental Health WA @CoMHWA_]

We are pleased to announce that scholarship applications are now open for the Cert IV Mental Health Peer Work qualification, for 2024 🎓

Visit our website to download the info pack and application form! https://t.co/YrKqlsQc7W

Queries? get in touch via [email protected]

[Consumers of Mental Health WA @CoMHWA_]

THANK YOU! 🙌 to all the amazing people who attended the 2023 WAPSN Conference on Friday!

It was a great day, filled with conversation, laughter and in-depth knowledge - especially from our wonderful keynote speaker Helen Glover, and from our virtual Pat Deegan presentation.

[Consumers of Mental Health WA @CoMHWA_]

We are excited to announce Helen Glover as a keynote speaker for this years WAPSN conference!

[Consumers of Mental Health WA @CoMHWA_]

We are excited to announce that Pat Deegan Ph.D has provided a virtual presentation for the WAPSN Conference 2023!

Pat Deegan is a leading figure within the Peer Lived Experience movement. Stay tuned for more WAPSN Conference announcements! 📢

[Consumers of Mental Health WA @CoMHWA_]

Have your say in the future of CoMHWA's branding!!!
CoMHWA's rebrand survey is closing soon, but you still have time to have your say.
This is a new era for CoMHWA, and we want to hear your voice.
https://t.co/7bDQo8BwK6

[Consumers of Mental Health WA @CoMHWA_]

Do you want to be a part of this year's WAPSN conferece but missed out on our in-person tickets? Registrations for the online event are now open!

Register now and take part in this exciting Peer Workforce development and networking opportunity. https://t.co/L3W3B08l54

[Consumers of Mental Health WA @CoMHWA_]

@FairlieHall Absolutely!

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"Changes to Australia’s mental health and suicide prevention system must be underpinned by lived experience to ensure appropriate care, say experts at the University of South Australia."
Read the full spotlight report here!
https://t.co/HWZGudiyg1

[Consumers of Mental Health WA @CoMHWA_]

Our systemic advocacy team are regularly working on submissions that champion the voices of lived experience consumers, and share the experiences, insights, and knowledge of our amazing members.

https://t.co/44HbkMiDee

[Consumers of Mental Health WA @CoMHWA_]

Join us at Life Launchpad in Kalgoorlie, Tuesday, the 27th @ Goldfields Women's Health Care Services at 10am.
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, learn, and share with a whole community of amazing lived experience people.
Contact [email protected] for more information.

[Consumers of Mental Health WA @CoMHWA_]

The Australian Government is currently reviewing the effectiveness and scope of Australia's 2010 Human Rights Framework and the National Human Rights Action Plan. We would like to add your voice to our submission.
https://t.co/Xlzbg0y2ru

[Consumers of Mental Health WA @CoMHWA_]

CoMHWA, and all other members of the National Mental Health Consumer Alliance, fully support this recommendation.
Link to the full report: https://t.co/oa8JGAEndP

[VMIAC @VMIAC]

VMIAC, as part of the National Mental Health Consumer Alliance, supports the newly published '#NotBeforeTime' report's recommendation to establish a Restorative Justice Process led by people with lived experience.

READ the report: https://t.co/b46rP52mv5
https://t.co/L8qtOuiGDQ

[Consumers of Mental Health WA @CoMHWA_]

Read this highly insightful piece from CoMHWA's Senior Policy and Research Officer, Lobna, about her lived experience of having a stroke at 37, and how this experience taught her to slow down and appreciate life.
https://t.co/vFAjWQvQlX

[Consumers of Mental Health WA @CoMHWA_]

In 2018 the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) proposed that the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) be amended to allow for a select range of medicines to be prescribed in 60-day increments, instead of the usual 30.

https://t.co/PYrcHsXM5X

[Consumers of Mental Health WA @CoMHWA_]

Reconciliation Week is coming up soon!
Looking for a way to connect with the Aboriginal communities in your area, and show your support towards Reconciliation?
Reconciliation Australia have this great calendar of events happening all across Australia.
https://t.co/m1SlkRjqvw

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KALGOORLIE! Slight update to our last post - we are still coming to visit but we have a different venue. LLP coming soon to Bega Garnbirringu Health Services 🤩

Tuesday 9th May at 10am - contact us for more info on [email protected]

[Consumers of Mental Health WA @CoMHWA_]

CoMHWA are working with North Metro TAFE, to offer sponsored training for Peer Workers looking to complete the online Peer Work Training Skillset.

Click here to register your EoI before 5pm on Monday 1st of May.
https://t.co/gwWNZZfw1S

[IndependentAustralia @independentaus]

Inconsistencies among our mental health commissions are hurting the well-being of Australians and making it difficult to achieve necessary reform.

Mental health commissions are a mess and we're suffering https://t.co/65U6EQJj63 via @IndependentAus