CoMHWA supports the ‘Yes’ campaign in the upcoming referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. Tangible change is needed so that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a voice in decisions that affect them. loom.ly/sriMuCs

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 independentaustralia.net/politics/polit… via @IndependentAus

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. loom.ly/kDjnfEU

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]

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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. loom.ly/4sxs9Xc

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. loom.ly/y7wEp4o

"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! loom.ly/MGVpQ2s

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. loom.ly/VCfOUFM

CoMHWA, and all other members of the National Mental Health Consumer Alliance, fully support this recommendation. Link to the full report: livedexperiencejustice.au

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. loom.ly/CBU-WAk

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.

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. loom.ly/oqZpFKM

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. loom.ly/aPwgD1Y

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. loom.ly/qxffRJc

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! 📢

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

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.

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! loom.ly/l6YSJ3U Queries? get in touch via [email protected]

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!