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CEO Deborah Childs interview with Pablo on how to stay mentally healthy on site during the Christmas period. This interview was featured on Triple M Radio on December 16 2020.  Listen to the Interview hereRead more

CHRISTMAS SELF-CARE   Practice self care this Christmas! The Holiday season can be a very stressful time, especially after the ups and downs of 2022 and especially if someone in your family lives with mental illness. So, we have put together our top tips for taking the stress out of Christmas. Make sure you fillRead more

JENNY CRAMER FINALIST FOR EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE AWARD AT THE WA MENTAL HEALTH AWARDS 2020   Jenny (Jennifer) Cramer has become a finalist for a WA Mental Health Award under the category “Mental Health Employee Volunteer Excellence”. Jenny has been working for HelpingMinds® as a Carer Advocate for 7 years. The key objective of her roleRead more

How counselling can help you when a family member lives with mental ill-health This piece appeared in the Echo News on November 13 2020 VIEW IT HERERead more

What is resilience and how do we develop our own? On Focus Panel with Jessica Strutt This interview was featured on ABC Radio Perth on October 22 2020.  Listen to the Interview hereRead more

Taryn Houghton Interview with FIFO Life These interviews was featured on Triple M Radio on Oct 11 & 18 2020.  Listen to the Oct 11 Interview here Listen to the Oct 18 Interview hereRead more

What to do when someone close to you is diagnosed with mental illness?” This piece appeared in Echo News on October 9 2020.  VIEW IT HERERead more

MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2020: CONVERSATIONS AROUND SUICIDE Mental Health Week 2020 occurs from Saturday 10 October to Saturday 17 October 2020. Mental Health Week aims to raise awareness about mental health and to increase the mental wellbeing in WA communities. This year, we have decided to put together some practical tips about how to helpRead more

MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2020: HOW TO HELP SOMEONE IN DISTRESS Mental Health Week 2020 occurs from Saturday 10 October to Saturday 17 October 2020. Mental Health Week aims to raise awareness about mental health and to increase the mental wellbeing in WA communities. This year, we have decided to put together some practical tips aboutRead more

PAID PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE   The Mental Health Commission has engaged YACWA to consult with young people about current and future priorities in mental health and AOD services. All young people who participate in a forum or interview will be paid $35 per hour in vouchers to thank them for their time. How canRead more