A world of assistance

The Mental Health Commission

The Government agency that has been mandated to establish mental health, alcohol and other drug systems that meet the needs of Western Australia’s population and deliver quality outcomes for individuals and their families.
mhc.wa.gov.au

Mental Illness Fellowship Australia

Providing information and support about psychosis or other mental illness for yourself or someone close to you.
mifa.org.au

The Health Consumers’ Council (WA) Inc

This is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring the participant is at the heart of Western Australia’s health care system.
hconc.org.au

Advance Health Directive

Provides all necessary information for the application and completion of an Advance Health Directive.
health.wa.gov.au/advancehealthdirective

Health and Disability Services Complaints Office

HaDSCO is an independent Statutory Authority offering an impartial resolution service for complaints relating to health, disability and mental health services in Western Australia and the Indian Ocean Territories.
hadsco.wa.gov.au

People with Disabilities Western Australia

This organization advocates for the rights and empowering the voices of people with disability in Western Australia.
pwdwa.org

Government of Western Australia: Department of Communities

This website includes information on Disability services and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
disability.wa.gov.au

National LGBTI Health Alliance

The national peak health organisation in Australia for organisations and individuals that provide health-related programs, services and research focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex people (LGBTI) and other sexuality, gender, and bodily diverse people and communities.
lgbtihealth.org.au

The Black Dog Institute

The Black Dog Institute has the mandate to try and create a mentally healthier world. Their remit is to understand, prevent and treat mental illness. It is a very comprehensive and useful website for those trying to get an understanding about the research and diagnosis of mental disorders.
blackdoginstitute.org.au