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MIFWA is dedicated to supporting people in WA living with mental health challenges, and their families & carers in a way that is meaningful to them.

Western Australia
Joined September 2014
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Hear #LivedExperience reflections & stories of hope, recovery, advocacy and leadership at #Perspectives2022. You’ll also discover how you can make an impact using your voice. 23 & 24 August 2022. Learn more: findingnorthnetwork.com.au/e… #MentalHealthAwareness
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We’re excited to officially announce #Perspectives2022, our first @findingnorthau #LivedExperience e-Symposium! Free to attend, learn more about Perspectives 2022 and register today: findingnorthnetwork.com.au/p…
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Yarn to someone you trust Quality time with your mob is what makes life special, and it’s a great way to look after yourself. Find more practical, social and emotional wellbeing strategies by going to: strongspiritstrongmind.com.a… @strongspiritstrongmind #staystrong #SSSM
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Schizophrenia Awareness Week is 22-28 May 2022 with the theme Connecting with HOPE.@MIFWAorg invites you to connect with free training and events. Register now: mifwa.org.au/event-category/…
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If you have the ability to love, love yourself first.” “Of all the judgments we pass in life, none is more important than the judgment we pass on ourselves.” “It's not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority". #mentalhealth
Self-care, self-love. It's not selfish to take a break from others to look after our own physical, emotional and #mentalhealth. In fact, it can help us re-energise and recover, so we can truly be there for them. #selfcare #carers #boundaires #recovery #MentalHealthMatters
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The theme for #NVW2022 is #BetterTogether 🙌 Volunteering brings people together; it builds communities and creates a better society for everyone 🌎 Visit volunteeringwa.org.au/nvw
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In conjunction with @CBHGroup and supported by our partners, @YouthFocusWA, @MIFWAorg and @BlackDogInst, Lifeline WA has produced a Regional Crisis Response Information booklet. 🌾📘 Visit our website for more information: bit.ly/3LzjXcI
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WA's Wheatbelt is buzzing! Catch up with our latest Yirra Koorl wellbeing & prevention newsletter bit.ly/3DNGsHO Plenty of useful information for professionals, para professionals and the wider community. #community #news #updates #Wellbeing #Mentalhealth
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Congratulations to 30 the newly accredited Teen Mental Health First Aiders from the WA College of Agriculture Narrogin.
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The Year 12 students completed their training over a three-week period under the CBH Regional Mental Health Program, which partners with @MIFWAorg to deliver education and training services to West Australian grain growing communities. cbh.com.au/community/regiona…
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Today marks World Health Day, and what better day to focus on your health and wellbeing? Take the opportunity to book in a check-up and remind your friends and family to do the same? Don’t put off those all- important tests and check-ups. #DontWaitMate
Last chance to register for our Spotlight on Young Carers webinar this Monday! We are joining Carers WA to talk about how to identify and support young carers who are supporting someone with mental ill-health. More details and register via bit.ly/37oOScd
ASPIRE PEER WORKER PROGRAM! Are you wanting to become a peer worker? aspire is offering a 12 week training program with an 8 week work placement starting April 2022 and there is only one week left to get your applications in please email [email protected] for more information
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Only 2 weeks to go until we hear from Paul, an avid mental health advocate, keynote speaker, coach and self-described ‘Round Peg’. To register for this free event visit: buff.ly/34QQ6wh #livedexperienceleadership #livedexperience #findingmynorth #mentalhealthstories
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Life Launchpad is proud to present a FREE 8 week course, starting on Tuesday 15th February 🌻 please feel free to share this opportunity with your networks and people who may be interested!
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You've noticed some changes in a friend's behaviour... They're stressed, struggling to focus, unable to sleep and withdrawing from their family and friends. What would you say next? bit.ly/Conversations_MHFA 💡💚 youtu.be/OQWW4Quy8D4
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How amazing it is to live in a time where technology allows us to connect with people across the country. At Finding North Network we are brining lived experience leaders together to share knowledge and continue to support each other. buff.ly/38B7iEi #findingnorthau
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Men of Hope have launched a free national online social group for men to get connected and have a chat in a welcoming and non-judgemental environment. Click here to find out more: loom.ly/C9EIhVg
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“There are so many people involved in children’s mental health, so anyone that comes into contact with children has a role to play - parents, caregivers, siblings, teachers, maternal and child health nurses,” Professor @FrankOberklaid smh.com.au/politics/federal/…
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For more information on the CBH Regional Mental Health Program visit cbh.com.au/community/regiona…
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