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Consumers of Mental Health WA (CoMHWA) is the peak body by and for people with lived experience of mental health issues in Western Australia.

01/11/2026

NDIS access is changing, but people with psychosocial disability must not be left behind.

CoMHWA has made a submission to the Australian Government's consultation on changes to how people are assessed for access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Informed by the experiences of WA consumers, including members of our NDIS Reference Group, our submission highlights existing barriers to NDIS access and concerns that proposed changes could leave people without the supports they need.

We're calling for:

🔹 Meaningful co-design with people with lived experience

🔹 Flexible assessments that recognise the complexity of psychosocial disability

🔹 Connected pathways between NDIS and non-NDIS supports

🔹 Support to navigate these pathways

🔹 Treatment requirements that respect consent and access to care

Changes to NDIS access must remove barriers, not create new ones.

Swipe through to learn more about what we heard and what we're recommending.

📄 Read our full submission: https://loom.ly/Zd9wY6A

30/10/2026

Looking for connection, conversation and community this November?

Our Community Groups are monthly peer groups where you can connect with others, explore what matters to you, and build practical skills to support your wellbeing.

📍 Groups run across Perth, East Fremantle, Belmont, Rockingham, Seville Grove, Willagee and Joondalup.

Our Gentle Yoga sessions are also running throughout September.

Take a look at the calendar to find a group near you - everyone is welcome. 💚

Please note that Community Groups do not run on public holidays.

🔗 Find out more: comhwa.org.au

29/10/2026

Our hearts are with Helen Haines, her family and the Wangaratta community.

Today, mental health consumer peak bodies from every state and territory have released a joint statement: The system is failing. Fear is not the fix.

In recent days, public and media debates have linked mental health and violence, and some people have called for more coercive treatment and even re-institutionalisation.

As mental health consumers we know that the evidence doesn't support this rationale:

▪️Most people who experience psychosis are never violent.
▪️People with mental health challenges are almost 12 times more likely than the general population to be victims of violent crime.
▪️There's no evidence that more compulsory treatment makes communities safer. What makes the difference is regular, ongoing care.
▪️Right now, over 500,000 Australians need long-term mental health support and can't get it.

We're calling on governments to:
▪️Fund care for everyone who needs it
▪️Guarantee follow-up after every discharge
▪️Build care that fits people, including those who also use alcohol or other drugs
▪️Invest in peer-led services, non-clinical crisis alternatives and safe housing
▪️Give consumer peak bodies a formal role in shaping the response

We also want safe communities. We live in them too.

Read the full joint statement here: https://bit.ly/systemfailing

28/10/2026

It's time to celebrate!

As another busy year draws to a close, we're looking forward to coming together to celebrate everything we've achieved in 2026!

Join us for CoMHWA's End of Year Party – an opportunity to connect, reflect on the year and enjoy some festive cheer. 🎉

📅 Thursday 17 December
🕛 12:00pm – 2:00pm
📍 CoMHWA, 14/275 Belmont Avenue, Cloverdale

Everyone is welcome!

Please RSVP to [email protected] for catering purposes.

We hope to see you there! 💙

26/10/2026

We want to hear from you!

How can mental health peer work better support people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities?

CoMHWA is inviting mental health consumers from CaLD communities, peer workers and peer supervisors to share their perspectives and experiences through a short survey.

Your feedback will help us better understand unmet service needs and inform our advocacy for more inclusive and responsive mental health services.

📝 The survey takes approximately 15 minutes
🔒 Participation is voluntary, and you can remain anonymous.
🎁 Complete the survey for a chance to win one of three $50 gift cards!

📅 Survey closes Thursday 5 November 2026.

Need support completing the survey? Contact Justine on (08) 9258 8911 or email [email protected].

🔗 Have your say: https://loom.ly/rICwQX0

25/10/2026

Join theMy Voice, My Rights, My Way Team for a free online workshop to help you learn to make better formal complaints in a mental health context, focusing on practical real-life skills and tools.

Wednesday 28th October
10AM-1PM online
Book https://loom.ly/UE-ocXQ

23/10/2026

Members are invited to CoMHWA's 2026 Annual General Meeting!

Join us as we reflect on another year of listening, advocating and working towards positive change for mental health consumers across WA.

We'll share highlights from the past year, celebrate our community and look ahead to what's next for CoMHWA.

📅 Thursday 29 October 2026
🕓 From 4pm
📍 CoMHWA Training Room, 14/275 Belmont Avenue, Cloverdale

We look forward to welcoming our members, supporters and community!

📩 RSVP is essential: [email protected]

21/10/2026

As part of Mental Health Week, CoMHWA was proud to launch the Older Adult Mental Health Philosophy of Care to stakeholders and service providers.

This was co-designed with older adults with lived experience to define a shared foundation for best practice in mental health care. Members of the co-design group also joined us to share their perspectives, reflect on their involvement in the project, and speak about how the Philosophy of Care was developed.

It was a valuable opportunity to celebrate the work of the group and begin conversations about how the Philosophy of Care can support and influence services across Western Australia.

Read the Older Adult Philosophy of Care here: https://loom.ly/dp7K-Fk

15/10/2026

Today is Global Peer Supporters' Celebration Day!

Thank you to everyone who came to our event this morning - it was so lovely to connect with you all and celebrate the amazing, and selfless work you do.

Some special mentions and thanks.... Elena for being our MC; Trish Tran for a thoughtful Recognition of Lived Experience, and our panel members Stephanie, Vivienne and Andrew for sharing their insights on Peer Work within their vastly different AOD roles.

We are truly grateful that we get to work alongside such passionate people every day - Power in Peers! ✨

09/10/2026

Don't forget! Scholarship applications for the 2027 Cert IV Mental Health Peer Work qualification are closing this Sunday ⚠️

Visit our website for more information and to submit your application: https://comhwa.org.au/peer-support/cert-iv-mental-health-peer-work/

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Cloverdale, WA

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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