Starting out in 1980 as a grassroots support group for families with a vision to improve the lives of children diagnosed with schizophrenia by developing innovative support services that offered hope and fellowship, MIFWA has grown to assist 2,500 people annually with a workforce of 140 people across the Perth Metro and Regional areas of WA.
Youth Mental Health Training in Narembeen
26-11-2020
In November, MIFWA kicked off the first of our training sessions in Narembeen as part of the CBH…
Read more2021 Tecwyn Jones Bequest Grant
19-11-2020
The 2021 round of the Tecwyn Jones Bequest Grant is now open. Tecwyn Jones was a member of…
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Support from People with Lived Experience Makes All the Difference – Lorraine’s Carer Story
06-11-2020
My husband and I have been sweethearts since we were 12 and have been married for 33 years….
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A Reflection on a Community Mental Health Program in 2020
24-09-2020
‘Everything’s going along nicely. I will keep on thriving and no amount of thank you’s will ever say…
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Mental Health First Aid for the Suicidal Person Workshop in Wagin
14-09-2020
On 7 September as part Suicide Prevention Week we held a Mental Health First Aid for the Suicidal…
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Media Release: Regional WA Mental Health Support Boosted With New Partnerships
11-09-2020
The CBH Group has joined forces with four leading mental health service organisations in a new three-year $600,000…
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Small Steps for a Better Future
24-07-2020
My name is Martin and I have lived with OCD since I was 13. I was also recently…
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My Journey as a Carer
22-07-2020
My journey as a carer started 16 years ago when I met Deb, my wife. Medications were keeping…
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Connecting to other Carer’s made a difference
01-07-2020
My journey as a carer started in 2013, caring for my partner. Six months into my caring role…
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Becoming a Mental Health First Aider
25-06-2020
I’ve been wanting to complete a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course for a few years, and with…
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