This opinion piece appeared in The West Australian on 27 July 2024. It is written by Debbie Childs, CEO at HelpingMinds. Emotional scenes erupted in WA’s Supreme Court when Wendy Sym, a registered nurse, collapsed in the dock after being sentenced to nine years for attempting to murder her husband. Ms Sym, who had spentRead more
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This opinion piece appeared in The Canberra Times on 14 June 2024. It is written by Debbie Childs, CEO at HelpingMinds. ACROSS Australia, there’s a silent army of around 240,000 unsung heroes, who are our unpaid mental health carers. From school children to grandparents, these remarkable individuals dedicate their lives to supporting someone facing mentalRead more
Vale – Anthony (Tony) Fowke AM – 27.5.1933 – 9.6.2024 Anthony (Tony) Fowke, a remarkable figure in mental health advocacy, passed away on June 9, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of tireless service and dedication. Born in the UK, Tony emigrated with his family to Western Australia in 1970, where he qualified as a solicitor inRead more
This opinion piece appeared in The Canberra Times on 14 June 2024. It is written by Debbie Childs, CEO at HelpingMinds. ACROSS Australia, there’s a silent army of around 240,000 unsung heroes, who are our unpaid mental health carers. From school children to grandparents, these remarkable individuals dedicate their lives to supporting someone facing mentalRead more
This opinion piece appeared in The West Australian on 17 May 2024. It is written by Debbie Childs, CEO at HelpingMinds. As Australia grapples with a mental health crisis of l unprecedented proportions, the recent Federal and WA State budgets stand as missed opportunities to adequately address the pressing needs of our communities. Prime MinisterRead more
This opinion piece appeared in The West Australian on 7 March 2024. It is written by Debbie Childs, CEO at HelpingMinds. In my role as chief executive of a mental health and carer support organisation and as a board director with various organisations, I often find myself at the intersection of values, ethics, and theRead more
HelpingMinds Sundowner 2024 Join us for our annual Sundowner event, returning in 2024! We’re hosting events in all our locations across WA. We invite all community members to our annual Sundowner event! We’re bringing together a range of service providers to create a memorable experience and foster connections with individuals who may share similar lifeRead more
Triumph Over Trauma: A Mother’s Resilience Mother of three, Tash been silently navigating a turbulent journey, of mental health challenges, grappling with the aftermath of domestic abuse, her former partner’s drug addiction, and the complex landscape of the family court system. Through it all, Tash has emerged as a symbol of resilience, overcoming the shadowsRead more
How To Help A Loved One Navigate Grief At Christmas Time By Debbie Childs, CEO HelpingMinds Christmas can be the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be an incredibly hard time of the year for those who have lost a loved one. Whether it’s your first time with someone missing atRead more
Mental Health Week is a national week celebrated each year in October scheduled around World Mental Health Day on 10 October. Coordinated by the Western Australian Association for Mental Health, with support from the WA Mental Health Commission, Mental Health Week (MHW) provides a prime opportunity to address and highlight the important connection between socialRead more
