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.
Smart Changes for a Lasting Impact: How MIFWA Is Going Greener
06-08-2026
Over the past year, MIFWA has taken a number of practical steps to strengthen our environmental sustainability and…
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MIFWA’s Commitment to Reconciliation: Sharing Our RAP Journey
24-07-2026
MIFWA is pleased to co-host a Bidi & Bliya members’ Reflect RAP RING online event with Reconciliation WA…
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6PR Interview: Critical mental health service to close as State Budget fails to fund it
30-05-2026
MIFWA’s Samantha Scott joins Chrissy Morrissy of 6PR to tell the story of Hospital to Home. Listen on…
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MIFWA’s Commitment to Reconciliation: Progressing Our Reflect RAP
27-05-2026
At MIFWA, our commitment to reconciliation is grounded in respect, relationship, and meaningful action. We recognise the enduring…
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We cant afford to lose what’s working in mental health support. MIFWA Hospital to Home program set to close due to lack of government funding
19-05-2026
MIFWA Statement, 19 May 2026 Monique Williamson Skip to the petition We can’t afford to lose what’s working…
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Fifteen newly accredited Mental Health First Aiders in Corrigin
07-08-2025
“We don’t have to be afraid — we are capable of helping.” At the end of July, 15…
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Six newly accredited Mental Health First Aiders in Jerramungup
05-08-2025
At the end of July, six community members in Jerramungup came together for Standard Mental Health First Aid…
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Introducing MIFWA’s Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Strategy
31-07-2025
Exciting News! MIFWA is proud to launch our comprehensive Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) strategy, demonstrating leadership and…
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Dying to Know Day at MIFWA
20-08-2024
Each year in August, there is a national awareness raising campaign called Dying to Know Day which aims…
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Peer support has given me direction
14-03-2024
Marcia shares her experience of being supported by a peer worker through our Hospital to Home program. I’m…
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