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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

Talk to someone who understands   We understand the value of a lived experience and employs Carer Peer Support Workers to support individuals who care for someone experiencing mental health challenges. Our Carer Peer Support Workers have gone through most of what you are going through and are ready to provide comfort and advice toRead 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

This opinion piece appeared in The West Australian on 03 May 2023. It is written by Debbie Childs, CEO at HelpingMinds. As the CEO of an organisation that advocates for mental health carers, I’ve often spoken about the importance of being able to discuss mental health openly, and without fear of judgment or discrimination. ButRead more

This opinion piece appeared in The West Australian on 06 May 2022. It is written by Debbie Childs, CEO at HelpingMinds. Rest in Peace work-from-home. Those days are over. This is what Lord Mayor of Perth Basil Zempilas said last week as masks came off in WA. I wonder though, how many people read thatRead more

Team Pier Pressure Makes Big Splash for HelpingMinds Earlier this month four brave and dedicated swimmers battled the Indian Ocean swimming 19.7kms over 7-hrs in the South 32 Rottnest Channel Swim to raise over $5,200 for HelpingMinds. We caught up with every-day champions, team Pier Pressure: Beth Naim, Benjamin Clark, Luca Morsole, and Jack HoganRead more