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Schizophrenia Awareness Week 2018
10-09-2018
Our Official Launch of Schizophrenia Awareness Week was held in May at the Bendat Community Centre in Wembley….
Read moreBruce’s experience with support from the NDIS
10-09-2018
Bruce has an NDIS plan and has support provided by Andrea one of MIFWA Community Mental Health Workers….
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It isn’t easy (or particularly well paid), so why do people do it! Community Mental Health Work (NDIS)
29-08-2018
When I welcome and induct our workforce of Community Mental Health Workers for our NDIS program, I make…
Read moreBecoming a Mental Health First Aider
28-08-2018
I recently completed the Mental Health First Aid course through the Mental Illness Fellowship of WA and I’ve…
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A sense of connection, a sense of community! Margaret’s perspective of membership of the Lorikeet Centre.
18-07-2018
Margaret is 66 and has been attending the Lorikeet centre for nearly four years. The Lorikeet Centre is…
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What is this NDIS thing anyway…what’s in it for people living with mental illness?
12-07-2018
We have been talking with lots of people about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Lots of people…
Read moreMy Bedside Table is a Library
29-06-2018
Into the sanctuary of books I fall, hear narrative’s call quell clamour of all those other voices. In…
Read moreAnne Devenson, Pioneer, Author and Mother
15-06-2018
Anne Devenson (1930 to 2016) author of ‘Tell Me I’m Here’ was a pioneer in an era where…
Read moreMIFWA’s Board meet to review Strategy – May 2018
02-06-2018
At it’s May 2018 meeting, MIFWA Board reviewed our strategy. The community mental health sector is managing unprecedented change. The…
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Connecting to other Carer’s made a difference
01-06-2018
My journey as a carer started in 2013, caring for my partner. Six months into my caring role…
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