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Semester 2 alcohol and other drug professional development training
The Mental Health Commission is a leader in professional development training for the alcohol and other drug sector in Western Australia. Check out our Semester 2 Professional Development training calendar!
Learn about meaningful careers in mental health
Have you considered a career in mental health? There is currently a high demand for workers in the sector and a wide variety of roles and study pathways are available.
Budget commitments 2023-2024
The 2032-24 WA State Budget will deliver more than a billion dollars ($1.358 billion) to mental health, alcohol and other drug services in 2023-24.
Community based Group Support Activities Services now available
Group Support Activities Services aim to improve the quality of life and psychosocial function of people impacted by mental health and co-occurring alcohol and other drug issues. Find out more about the new services.
Learn from alcohol and other drug prevention experts at our online forum
Do you work in the alcohol and other drug prevention sector and want the opportunity to cross-learn and network? You won’t want to miss the Mental Health Commission’s next WA Alcohol and Other Drugs Prevention Network meeting.
New Mental Health Commissioner appointed for next five years
Minister for Mental Health, the Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson, today announced that Maureen Lewis has been appointed as Mental Health Commissioner for a five-year term
Calling all mining industry professionals. Do you want to have your say on the WA mining industry?
You’re invited to take part in the Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety Program in the mining industry - Landmark Study.
Strong Spirit Strong Mind Community grants now open
Applications for the Strong Spirit Strong Mind Youth Project community grants are now open.
Do you have Lived Experience of a Step Up Step Down service in WA?
We are reviewing the Step Up Step Down services and want to hear about your journey and experiences. If you have been or are a current service user of Step Up Step Down services, or a family member/carer/significant other of a service user, we want to hear from you!
Mental Health Commission grant supports LGBTIQA+ Western Australians
The Mental Health Commission has awarded Living Proud Inc a $150,000 grant to run a small grants program called Proud and Connected Community Grants which will support people in Western Australia (WA) who identity as LGBTIQA+.