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Tabling of Statutory Review of the Mental Health Act 2014
The Minister for Mental Health tabled the Statutory Review of the Mental Health Act 2014 and Government Response in Parliament on 16 April 2024.
Expression of Interest for the four Assistant Commissioner Leadership Roles
The Commission is seeking Expressions of Interest from Lived Experience leaders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders and Alcohol and Other Drug experts.
Expression of Interest for four Assistant Commissioner Leadership Roles
The Commission is seeking Expressions of Interest from Lived Experience leaders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders and Alcohol and Other Drug experts.
New nitrous oxide laws to help reduce health harm
The State Government will amend the Medicines and Poisons Regulations 2016, to strictly limit access to nitrous oxide to help reduce the associated health harm that comes with misuse.
Mental health care for children and adolescents to improve
Perth Children’s Hospital Inpatient Unit (Ward 5A) is being upgraded to ensure it continues to meet the contemporary needs of its patients.
More mental health support for children and adolescents
Acute Care Response Teams (ACRTs) will be established in the North and South Metropolitan metropolitan regions, and in the Great Southern to support children and adolescents.
Strong Spirit Strong Mind Youth Project Community Grants
Our Strong Spirit Strong Mind Youth Project team is seeking applications for community grants up to $30,000 from interested Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and Aboriginal not-for-profit companies based in WA.
Help us improve the Safe Haven cafes
Help us improve the Safe Haven cafes
Office of Alcohol and Other Drugs to be established
As of 1 July 2024, a new Office of Alcohol and Other Drugs (the Office) will be established.