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MIFWA - supporting mental wellness and recovery

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MIFWA - supporting mental wellness and recovery

MIFWA is an independent community-based mental health organisation supporting people who are living with and recovering from mental health challenges.

We also support their families, carers, friends and colleagues who are supporting them. MIFWA is an independent community based mental health organisation with 30 years’ experience supporting people with a lived experience of mental health challenges, and their families and carers across Western Australia. We pride ourselves on being welcoming, accessible and approachable, and offer a warm and friendly environment where people can learn, contribute, get advice and assistance.

23/09/2025

Join our Conversations About Su***de training, a short course designed to give you the skills and confidence to openly talk to someone who's experiencing suicidal thoughts and support them.

🌻 Thu 16 Oct 2025, 9am to 1pm, MIFWA Midland

You’ll learn how to:

- Recognise when someone may be having thoughts of su***de
- Approach them with empathy and without judgement
- Have a safe, supportive conversation that could make all the difference
- Build confidence to respond calmly in a crisis situation

Who should attend?

Anyone who wants to feel more confident in supporting someone at risk of su***de, including:

- Workplaces and community groups
- Teachers, youth workers, and mentors
- Family members, friends, and carers
- Health and frontline service staff

📅 Cost: $192.52 (includes GST & Eventbrite Fee). Morning Tea provided.

👉 Register now and make a difference: https://bit.ly/CAS-Oct2025

***dePrevention

22/09/2025

Take a break from your caring role and join us for a coffee in East Freo. A great opportunity to socialise with other carers and carer peer workers in a relaxed atmosphere!

When: Tuesday 23 September 2025, 10.00am - 11.30am

Learn more at https://bit.ly/Carers-Coffee-Club

17/09/2025

There are a few spots left for this month's 2-day course that prepares you to support young people.

🌻Youth Mental Health First Aid course

Tue 23 & Wed 24 September
9am to 4pm, Midland

Learn more on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/MIFWA-Eventbrite

16/09/2025

Take a break from your caring role and join us for a coffee in Mandurah. A great opportunity to socialise with other carers and carer peer workers in a relaxed atmosphere!

When: Thursday 18 September 2025, 10.00am - 12.00pm

Learn more at https://bit.ly/Carers-Coffee-Club

11/09/2025

💛 Free Guide 💛

A regular conversation about life's ups and downs can make a world of difference someone who's facing tough times . If you notice someone isn’t quite themself, trust your instincts and check in.

Ask them “Are you OK?” any day, not just today.

By being there for others, we can help them feel supported and encourage them to seek help sooner.

If unsure of the signs or how to start the conversation, use this free guide: www.ruok.org.au/signs

10/09/2025

🏆 Do you know a Lorikeet member or MIFWA employee who should be recognised for their gentle leadership qualities?

Nominate them (or yourself) for the 2025 Glenn Pickett Sunflower Award!

The Glenn Pickett Sunflower Award is awarded annually in the honour of Glenn Pickett, a Lorikeet member and MIFWA Board member who passed away in September 2019. It recognises and rewards the achievements of Lorikeet members and MIFWA employees who embody MIFWA’s values.

Nominations close 5pm, Friday 24 October 2025.

Read more and nominate here: https://www.mifwa.org.au/glenn-pickett-sunflower-award/

09/09/2025

MIFWA’s amazing Youth team celebrated Wear It Purple Day with a colourful Op-Shop Hop! 💜

Ten young people joined the adventure, rummaging through racks, finding bargains, and showing off their unique style. Purple was spotted, but so were plenty of laughter and pride.

Our Youth team made the day possible, and staff said it was a huge success, even if it sometimes felt like herding cats!. Most importantly, having a small budget meant that young people who might not usually get the chance to take part were able to join in and enjoy the fun.

It was more than just shopping – it was about celebrating identity, building confidence, and reminding LGBTQIA+ young people that they are seen, valued, and celebrated.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special. We truly filled it with colour, pride, and community.

04/09/2025

✨🌻 New course dates revealed! 🌻✨

Feeling passionate about supporting young people’s mental health? 🧠💛

We’re excited to announce new dates for our 2-day Youth Mental Health First Aid course! Become a certified Youth Mental Health First Aider with the skills to recognise the signs, offer support, and respond confidently in crisis situations.

This course is suitable for adults living or working with young people aged 12 to 18.

Course dates:

• 23 to 24 September 2025
• 3 to 4 December 2025
• 10 to 11 February 2026
• 6 to 7 May 2026

Time: 9am–4pm

Where: MIFWA Midland Office

Find out more and register at https://bit.ly/MIFWA-Eventbrite

18/08/2025

✍️ 15 days until Lorikeet's Open Your Mind Poetry Competition closes. Entry is FREE!

The theme for 2025 is ‘Threads of Us’.

Open to WA residents living with mental health challenges or caring for someone with mental health challenges.

📅 Submissions close: Tuesday 2 September 2025.

🔗 For the full details, conditions & how to submit, visit https://bit.ly/threadsofus

09/08/2025

It's International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, a time to recognise the cultures and contributions of our local Indigenous communities.

It’s also a reminder to strengthen our support for our own Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their rights to accessible mental health services. We want to use our standing as a mental health provider to acknowledge the impact of colonisation and the trauma it created for indigenous people and communities around our world, At MIFWA, we want to continue to be strong allies, so we’re partnering with Reconciliation Australia and Reconciliation WA to deliver on our first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Our RAP aims to promote cultural awareness, improve access to mental health services, support collaboration, and ensure our services and workplaces are culturally safe and inclusive for all. It will formalise our commitment to strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

08/08/2025

You don't need a best friend, lifelong mate or big crew to feel less lonely. This Loneliness Awareness Week (4-10 August), young people are sharing small but real moments that matter.

Like a quick hello, a chance encounter, an act of kindness, a compliment, a shared experience or interest, a new hobby or even a funny story. These small but meaningful interactions matter.

Join the conversation at www.lonelinessawarenessweek.com.au

07/08/2025

“We don’t have to be afraid — we are capable of helping.”

At the end of July, 15 community members in Corrigin came together for Standard Mental Health First Aid with trainer Mark Davies — an incredible turnout made possible through our ongoing partnership with CBH Group, and local support from the 1922 & You Community Hub.

Participants spent two days building practical skills to recognise and respond to signs of mental health challenges, support someone in crisis, and reduce stigma in their community.

Here’s what they told us they learnt:

• ALGEE – a clear, practical framework for offering help
• How to listen before reacting
• We can support others – we just need the tools
• Language matters
• Seeing things from others’ perspectives

When asked what they want to see more of in Corrigin, the message was strong:

• Better access to help
• More training and local support
• Resources, information, and fast pathways to care
• Support for alcohol and drug use

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Corrigin, and to our our partners and our Regional Program Manager Janine Defontaine who all made it possible.

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9 The Avenue, Midland
Perth, WA
6056

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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+61892378900

Website

http://www.mifwa.org.au/

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