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25.01.2022 This year, BPD Awareness Week is taking place from 1 - 7 October with the theme Flipping the Script: Changing the Narrative on BPD. This year were aiming to... change the way people think and talk about borderline personality disorder, encouraging people living with BPD to be mindful of the way they think about themselves, move towards strengths-based self-talk and to celebrate their strengths. This is important for our self-worth, helps us to understand behaviours and leads to sustainable wellness. For more information and to share your story, visit https://www.bpdawareness.com.au/share/ You can also read the stories of people who have shared previously https://www.bpdawareness.com.au/lived-experience/

24.01.2022 Join CoMHWA as a member today - it's free and for life! www.comhwa.org.au/become-a-member

24.01.2022 Introduction to Consumer Representative Training Next week! We have a few places left for the first session in our brand new training room - why dont you join us? Come along to upskill as a Consumer Representative and to find out more about recovery rights and advocacy.... Register your attendance with Bec or Josh on 9258 8911 or [email protected]

24.01.2022 Would you like to be part of co-designing our Life Launchpad program? Could you share your knowledge and experience to create the workshops and resources with us? Come along to our information session NEXT MONDAY to find out more about being a part of our Peer Working Group ... http://www.comhwa.org.au//life-launchpad-peer-working-gro/

23.01.2022 Monday 14th September is World Hearing Voices Day. Amanda invites you to join her online to celebrate this unique lived experience of voice hearing https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83571545499... Please contact Amanda for more information on [email protected]

23.01.2022 Are you currently working as (or have previously worked as) a Peer Support Worker? We need your insight and knowledge! CoMHWA's ASPIRE project aims to create new employment pathways for Peer Workers in WA and we are looking for individuals to assist with the co-design and development of the project. ... View and share the flyer for more information!

22.01.2022 Look at all the wonderful events we have coming up in Fabulous February! From book clubs to walks, knitting and board games there is something for everyone. RSVP at www.meetup.com/activatemh

22.01.2022 Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. We can all make a difference in the lives of those who might be struggling by having regular, meaningful conversations about lifes ups and downs. #WSPD2020 Seek help! Support is available

22.01.2022 Have your say in the Life Launchpad survey Your experiences and knowledge will be an essential contribution to the co-designing process for the creation and delivery of workshops and resources throughout the project. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

22.01.2022 For some people not much has changed over the last few months and for others there has been challenges. As we move back into the busyness of life and lifting of... restrictions its pretty normal to have some mixed feelings. If you are feeling a sense of uncertainty or worry, consider: Making some plans (but not too many) - it helps to work out your priorities Name the feelings - it is much easier to validate or respond to something thats been named. Pace yourself and avoid comparison with others and take it at your own pace. Allow time to adjust - we are all in an adjustment phase, be kind to yourself.

22.01.2022 The Productivity Commission has conducted the largest review of Australia's mental health system in history. They are requesting that consumers help them understand which of the recommendations are most important to the Australian public. CoMHWA needs your help in creating a collective response, so we have constructed two surveys for you to tell us what you think about some of the Productivity Commission recommendations. Visit our website to complete either the short or long... version of our survey to contribute your thoughts! https://comhwa.org.au/blog/productivity-commission-surveys

22.01.2022 The CoMHWA Board and staff would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas - we hope you all have a lovely day

21.01.2022 CoMHWA is now accepting EOIs for vacancies on the Board of Directors. Do you have skills in governance, strategic planning, understanding of financial and risk management? Do you want to use your lived experience to contribute to the strategic direction of CoMHWA? If so, we want to hear from you Visit our website for more information: http://www.comhwa.org.au/oppo/peer-workforce-opportunities/

19.01.2022 Activating Lived Experience Leadership Survey LELAN are asking if you would like to engage in an online survey about your knowledge and experience as a person who is a lived experience leader or advocate. The Activating Lived Experience Leadership (ALEL) research project is a partnership between the Lived Experience Leadership & Advocacy Network (LELAN) and University of South Australia’s Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Research Group (MHSPRG). The research project is th...e most significant investment to date in the area of inquiry in South Australia and has been funded by the Fay Fuller Foundation for two years. Find out more and complete the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ALELOnlineSurvey

19.01.2022 Introducing our TheMHS Consumer Day Keynote Speaker - Oryx Cohen! Register to attend this special day to hear about the history of the consumer movement and the ReAwaken project. Register today! https://www.themhs.org/pre-conference-day/

18.01.2022 Please welcome the first of our TheMHS Consumer Day Panel Members... Mary O'Hagan! Not only was Mary the NZ Mental Health Commissioner for seven years, Mary established the international social enterprise PeerZone which provides peer support and resources for people with mental health distress. Register to attend today! https://www.themhs.org/pre-conference-day/

18.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who came to morning tea for our office opening last week! It was lovely to see all of you

17.01.2022 For the parents of children with mental health issues, If your wanting to get your voice heard, Please contact the number below, ... #### My name is Geoff Smith and I am the psychiatrist leading the above review on behalf of Dr Nathan Gibson, the Chief Psychiatrist. Other members of the Review group are Dr Helen Milroy, Professor of Child Psychiatry at PCH (and formerly a Commissioner with the Royal Commission into Institutional Child Abuse), A/Professor Theresa Williams (Office of the Chief Psychiatrist) and Dr Kyran Graham-Smith. In undertaking this Review, we will not only be considering the clinical care provided to Ms KS but will also be paying particular attention to the adequacy of current services to respond to young people with complex needs and high risk behaviour and make recommendations aimed at addressing any gaps in the services available to support them and their families. Clearly young people like Ms KS often have mental health problems as younger children and these persist, culminating in the tragic events that led to her death. The timeline for our Review is quite tight and we will not be able to meet widely with individuals or groups of parents/carers and, therefore, I was hoping that you might be able to canvass the experiences of parents in your forum on the issue of the adequacy of services for children like Ms KS with complex needs not just at the age of 12 or 13, but in the years leading up to this. We are particularly interested in their views about services that are performing well, gaps in services for children and their views on what could be done to improve services for children with complex, high-risk needs. We are, at this time, not in a position to review the whole of child, adolescent and youth mental health services. Our focus will therefore be more on children like Ms KS who are at high risk of self- harm or suicide and the 5 or 6 years leading up to this stage. Kind regards Geoff Dr Geoff Smith, OAM Senior Psychiatrist Research and Strategy Office of the Chief Psychiatrist Clinical Associate Professor Division of Psychiatry University of Western Australia Tel: 6159 6894 Mob: 0419 981 670 [email protected]

17.01.2022 PEER POWER DAY! CoMHWA invites you to celebrate all things PEER! To launch our new project Life Launchpad, CoMHWA are hosting a free Peer forum to celebrate Mental Health Week 2020.... Celebrations will include guest speakers who will be sharing lived experience of their mental health journey, stalls run by local Peer supports and community groups, as well Peer facilitated community activities and arts and crafts. Visit the Eventbrite page for more info and to register your attendance.

16.01.2022 CoMHWA's 2020 in photos well, a small selection of photos! In the middle of Covid, we said goodbye to Cannington and moved to our great new premises in Cloverdale. We welcomed new staff and said goodbye to departing staff. We held some great virtual and in-person events! Lots more to come in 2021 stay tuned!

16.01.2022 Today we are hosting our first REACH OUT co-reflection space online as part of CoMHWA's Peers4Wellbeing project If you'd like to join us at 1pm, comment below for the Zoom link! This space is open to all Peer Workers and Peer Supporters who have been working throughout Covid

16.01.2022 Peers4Wellbeing - Wellbeing for Peers! CoMHWAs Peers4Wellbeing project supports people with a lived experience of mental health issues during the Covid-19 pandemic. CoMHWA wants to hear from you if Covid-19 has had any effect on your mental health and/or wellbeing. If you have felt alone at any stage of the pandemic (including now) please give us a call, send us an email or leave a comment to make contact. ... How have you coped so far? How are you coping now? What information would have and would be helpful for you? (chatlines, helplines etc) Get in touch with Rich! 9258 8911 or [email protected]

16.01.2022 Work with us! CoMHWA is on the lookout for a Peer Workforce Development Coordinator... View the JDF, find out more and how to apply via our website: http://www.comhwa.org.au/oppo/peer-workforce-opportunities/ Applications close Friday 11th September.

15.01.2022 Missed todays webinar? Well have a recording up on our website next week

15.01.2022 Wow what a day!!! We had a wonderful day at the Life Launchpad Peer Power Day for Mental Health Week. Thank you Consumers of Mental Health WA for organising t...his wonderful event. We heard from many excellent speakers on a wide range of topics associated with mental health. We also had the opportunity to raise awareness of endometriosis, especially highlighting the ever-present link between endo and poor mental health. From there, several board members met with Donna Faragher MLC and Zak Kirkup MP Shadow Minister for Health; Mental Health; Aboriginal Affairs; New Industries Manager of Opposition Business.

15.01.2022 We're back! We have SO MANY great things happening this year - make sure you're receiving all of our updates via our newsletter - subscribe today by emailing us [email protected] au

15.01.2022 Its important to ask these questions EVERY day. Not sure how? Theres lots of places you can get advice and guidance on how to have these conversations Lifeline WA Australian BPD Foundation SANE Australia Beyond Blue headspace The Black Dog Institute

14.01.2022 Have your say about the NDIS independent assessments! There are many concerns about the planned introduction of compulsory assessments to NDIS. Every Australian Counts are compiling your stories to present to Parliament. Find out more and submit your concerns and thoughts via their website: https://everyaustraliancounts.com.au/every-australian-coun/

14.01.2022 The first in our new online training series... Peer Guidance for Navigating Online Supports Join Renai and other Peer Workers as we take a closer look at the various ways individuals can access support online. ... Find out more and register via our website: http://www.comhwa.org.au/event/peer-webinar-280820/

12.01.2022 Mental Health Care Plans are changing You might have seen the news that your mental health care plan now covers an extra 10 sessions, which means you can get... Medicare to cover the cost of up to 20 sessions. Here is some more info on what’s changing: When does this start? This starts from last Friday 9th of October How will it work? From now on, when you get a mental health plan it will be for 10 sessions. Once those 10 sessions have been used up you’ll need to go back to your GP with a letter from the person treating you to see if you can access the extra 10 sessions. Can I access this if I already have a mental health plan? From what we understand, those who already have a mental health plan and those who get a new mental health plan are both eligible for the 20 sessions. If you already have a mental health plan it’s a good idea to talk to your mental health professional and GP about how to access the additional sessions. What is a mental health plan? A mental health care plan is something you can get from your doctor (GP) that covers some of the costs of up to 20 sessions with a mental health professional. Will my mental health plan still cover the cost of sessions over the phone or video call? During COVID-19 medicare was expanded so that you could cover the cost of mental health services that were over the phone or on video call (telehealth). This has been extended until the 31st of March 2021. How long will this last? This extension will be available until the 30th of June 2022 Where can I get more information? Fact Sheet: http://www.mbsonline.gov.au//Factsheet-Practitioners-Menta Post from Australian Association of Psychologists: https://www.facebook.com/aapioz/posts/3368070859926337 ID: Light yellow square with grey text reads your mental health plan now covers 20 sessions there is purple, yellow and blue stripes coming in from the sides

11.01.2022 UPCOMING ONLINE TRAINING! Please join us for our FREE online training sessions through our Peers4Connection series. http://www.comhwa.org.au//education-trai/peers4connection/... The next two sessions are based on phone supports: Micro-skills for providing support and Responding to risk over the phone. Visit our website for more information (and previous recordings!)

11.01.2022 Tik Tok Video Warning Content warning: Suicide CoMHWA would like to notify members of a graphic video that is currently circulating on Tik Tok. The social media platform is trying to stop the spread of this graphic video as individuals are being exposed to the clip without warning. ... If you are exposed to this video, Tik Tok has requested that individuals report the clip and the user account. If you have inadvertently seen this clip and need to reach out to someone, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

11.01.2022 IT'S PEER POWER DAY! Most of our staff will be out of office today at our Mental Health Week / Life Launchpad event. We hope to see you there! Join us 9am-3pm at the Maltese Association - 1 May Holman Drive, Bassendean ... #MentalHealthWeek2020 #StrongerTogether

09.01.2022 What a year! CoMHWA staff will be taking a well-deserved short break, closing at midday today and returning on Wednesday 6th January 2021. If you experience distress during the holiday season, Lifeline are operating as normal and can be reached on 13 11 14.

09.01.2022 Want to find out more about the Cert IV Mental Health Peer Work course and scholarship? Come to our information evening! Join us at North Metro TAFE, Leederville campus next Tuesday 1st December at 6pm and hear from TAFE lecturers, past students and CoMHWA staff. RSVP essential to [email protected] or call us on 9258 8911

08.01.2022 Preventing Fatigue from the Work: more online training for Peer Workers! Join Lisa and other Peer Workers on Friday 11th September to discuss strategies to prevent the disconnect and other impacts that can occur as a result of worker fatigue and stress. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_gKYoji_CQYOgKy4ZkhodiA

07.01.2022 Today is World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day is observed on 10th October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide.... So we invite you to comment below! Tag an organisation or group who are doing amazing work, share your thoughts on what is needed in the mental health space, or even just share a little positive note

07.01.2022 Hearing Voices Network WA will be hosting a free information session this Thursday 26 November, at the Richmond Wellbeing offices in Cannington. Learn, Reflect and Connect. Registrations are essential via email to: [email protected]

07.01.2022 BURSARIES! We have a limited number of bursaries available for our TheMHS Consumer Day if you would like to find out more and apply for a bursary, please get in touch with us on 0412 619 347 or [email protected] before 5pm, this Friday.

06.01.2022 PEER WORK IN 2020: A REFLECTION Online training for Peer Workers! This conversation will draw on what we have learnt throughout 2020 and discuss how Peer Work can continue to evolve. ... Guests include Kathy, Kerri and Millie - experienced Peer Workers from WA community organisations Join us on Friday 23rd October at 10.30am Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_lathLg8JTBK1_yVg4ADKfA

05.01.2022 A little reminder that our AGM is next Tuesday night. We invite everyone to attend to meet the CoMHWA Board, staff and fellow members, plus Dr Sophie Davison (Chief Medical Officer, Mental Health) who will be talking about this great new role! RSVP to Rebecca on [email protected] Venue: CoMHWA Training Room - 14/275 Belmont Avenue, Cloverdale

05.01.2022 You still have time to register for tomorrows webinar! View the original post for more info

04.01.2022 Introducing... Amanda Waegeli! Many of you will already be aware of Amanda's great work in the consumer movement so we are extremely lucky to have a workshop from her at the TheMHS Consumer Day! Register today - https://www.themhs.org/pre-conference-day/

04.01.2022 WHAT IS PEER WORK? This information session is for people who are exploring if Peer Work is for them - you will be provided with an overview of the Peer and consumer advocacy sectors and introduced to values and key aspects of what it means to be a Peer Worker. RSVP essential to [email protected]... Wednesday 21st October | 9.30am - 12.30pm | CoMHWA training room, Cloverdale

04.01.2022 Some great meet up opportunities coming up this month with Activate Mental Health

04.01.2022 Our very own state-wide WA Recovery College was opened today by Mental Health Minister Roger Cook! This initiative will help people learn about mental health, a...lcohol and other drug recovery in an open and accepting environment, in metropolitan and regional communities. Courses will be available to anyone in WA who has an interest in learning and developing their health and wellbeing. The courses available are co-designed by people with lived experience, so we can learn from those journeys. The College is currently looking for educators to be involved in the production of these courses. Apply to be an educator now by visiting the HelpingMinds website! For more information about the College visit www.warecoverycollege.org.au WA Recovery College Alliance - WARCAWomens Health & Family ServicesBay Of Isles Community OutreachCurtin UniversityHope Community ServicesMind AustraliaPalmerston AssociationRichmond WellbeingAlcohol and Other Drug Consumer & Community CoalitionThe Salvation Army AustraliaPathways SouthwestCommunity Options AustraliaConsumers of Mental Health WA WA Government

04.01.2022 Share your experiences for the Prevent Support Heal campaign

03.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE: CoMHWA calls for an apology from Four Corners http://www.comhwa.org.au//Media-Release-Four-Corners-26082 Please be aware that this episode contains distressing content. If you need to talk to someone after viewing this program please give us a call on 9258 8911 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

03.01.2022 Youre invited... to our new office opening! Please join us for morning tea and take a look at our new training and events space RSVP essential for catering purposes

03.01.2022 On 24 August, Four Corners Australia aired an episode called Please dont judge. The program provided a sympathetic portrayal of the tragic impact that menta...l health system failures have had on a number of individuals and their families. However, it also unintentionally reinforced the negative and false stereotype that people living with complex mental health issues, such as schizophrenia, are inherently dangerous. Sandy Jeffs is a SANE Peer Ambassador, author and poet, who also lives with schizophrenia. Have a listen to her thoughts on the episode. *Video created by Heidi Everett for Sandy Jeffs.

03.01.2022 Interesting opportunity below!

02.01.2022 Do you need some summer-time self care tips? Take a look at this checklist for ideas https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org//15-activities-for-y/

02.01.2022 PEER POWER DAY 2020 - only a few weeks to go! Join us as we celebrate the Power of Peers Get your free ticket via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/peer-power-day-2020-tickets

02.01.2022 Thanks to Umbrella Community Care for having us along to their Multicultural Seniors Festival today!

02.01.2022 If stuff has been getting you down, were here to listen. Group is on tonight 6.30pm-8pm at the Hepburn Centre in Marangaroo. New folks are very welcome and theres no pressure to share on your first time coming along.

02.01.2022 Do you access online peer support groups? We want to hear from you! CoMHWAs Life Launchpad project is seeking to understand how people access and engage with peer support online. Come along to our focus group on 29th September at 12.30pm to share your experiences of accessing these online supports. RSVP to [email protected]

02.01.2022 MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2020! We would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who has made #MentalHealthWeek2020 possible! Thank you to everyone who came to Peer Power Day on Monday, said hello at one of our stalls, celebrated with us on Thursday night for Global Peer Supporters' Day and for just being AMAZING individuals who share our passions and values! #StrongerTogether

01.01.2022 Have Your Say on the Survey for the 2020 Youth Disability Summit! Are you a young person aged between 12 - 25, living with a disability in WA? Do you want to ha...ve your say on what you care about, and what the big issues really are? THEN WE WANT YOU TO HAVE YOUR SAY IN THE YDAN 2020 YOUTH DISABILITY SUMMIT SURVEY! Youth Disability Advocacy Network WA Inc. (YDAN) will be holding its Youth Disability Summit in October 2020, as part of the YDAN: Youth Taking Charge Project. The Summit will be a completely free, interactive online event, and we want YOUR feedback to help us shape and create the most effective, informative and FUN Summit that we possibly can! Please click the link below to complete the Survey: https://forms.gle/asgLYnE4iGA7eBwb6 If you need the survey in an alternative format, or have any questions, please email Emma (Project Manager): [email protected] Survey closes: Monday, 30th August, 2020. [Image description: Spray can spraying out blue paint to reveal the words Youth Disability Summit. The words Coming October 2020 can be seen in the bottom right corner. A cartoon brick wall can be seen in the background.]

01.01.2022 CoMHWA is pleased to announce that after many years of discussion and meetings, the state based consumer peak bodies have today announced the formation of the National Consumer Peak Alliance. Its a historic moment for our consumer movement in being heard at a national level. VMIAC - Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council BEING - Mental Health & Wellbeing Consumer Advisory Group and Flourish Tasmania Please visit our Twitter page to watch the announcement!... https://twitter.com/CoMHWA_/status/1190094617967878144 See more

01.01.2022 Peers Reach Out! Peer Workers are invited to attend one or all of our upcoming co-reflection spaces. We will discuss lessons learnt when providing support during the Covid-19 pandemic. Please view the flyer for further information and RSVP on 9258 8911 or [email protected]

01.01.2022 Farewell Neeka and Anabelle! This is their last week at CoMHWA thank you for all your hard work and bringing lots of skills, knowledge and laughs to the team you will both be missed!

01.01.2022 It's Global Peer Supporters' Celebration Day! THANK YOU to all the amazing Peer Workers and Peer Supporters who do such important work in their respective industries. Tag a Peer Worker or Peer Supporter to tell them how great they are!

01.01.2022 Let's Talk Tuesdays!

01.01.2022 Were excited to see you all tomorrow! still time to RSVP...

01.01.2022 Have you completed the Cert IV Mental Health Peer Work or worked as a Peer Worker? We are looking for people to tell us the barriers and enablers to entering the Peer Workforce. CoMHWA invites you to join Peers for an afternoon of conversation and to exchange ideas to share your knowledge and experiences about the skills and knowledge to gain employment. ... Wednesday 30th September, 1pm in the CoMHWA Training Room. RSVP essential! http://www.comhwa.org.au/event/aspire-focus-group/