Supporting you.
We are also on the journey with our participants' carers and significant others.
We encourage you to be involved from the very beginning of our participant’s relationship with aha.
We recognise you play a critical role in the health and wellbeing of your family member, friend, or partner.
We understand you may also require compassion, support, and education.
Once we have our participant’s consent, we can engage with you in the following ways ……
Informal Meet Ups
We invite you at least twice a year to meet informally with other carers and significant others to provide a safe and confidential forum for mutual support and information sharing.
Participants & Carers Advisory Committee
We are committed to listening and seeking feedback so we can continue to improve. aha has established a Participants & Carers Advisory Committee as a more formal way to engage with participant and carer representatives.
Meeting quarterly, this Committee provides an opportunity to discuss current and future services and programs with senior management. We also invite the Committee to present feedback directly to the Board.
Learning
We know that understanding mental health conditions can help you in your journey with aha and your loved one. We provide opportunities to learn about specific mental health conditions, the impact of other factors such as drugs and alcohol, and services provided by other agencies. We will also put you in touch with organisations that may be able to provide you with additional support.
Resources.
Sometimes it’s hard to know where to find information. Here are some places where you can find helpful support and resources.
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue is an Australian mental health and wellbeing support organisation that provides 24/7 counselling, online forums and other resources and support programs to address issues related to depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental illnesses.
The Black Dog Institute
The Black Dog Institute is a leading Australian organisation that aims to improve mental health through research, education and innovation. It offers online programs, training, resources and support.
Lifeline
Lifeline is an Australian organisation that provides free, 24-hour telephone crisis support services for suicide prevention, mental health support and emotional assistance. Telephone services can be accessed by calling 13 11 14.
Carers WA
Carers WA is a non-profit, community-based organisation aimed at improving the lives of carers across WA. Telephone services can be accessed by calling 1300 227 377.
Carer Gateway
Carer Gateway is an Australian Government service that aims to provide emotional and practical services and support for carers. Telephone services can be accessed by calling 1800 422 737.
COPMI
Children of Parents with a Mental Illness is a program of Emerging Minds. COPMI is a national initiative that develops information for parents, their family and friends in support of children and young people that have a parent with mental Illness.
Carer Payment
Services Australia is federal government payment for people who gives constant care to someone with a disability or a medical condition.
Mental Health Matters 2
Mental Health Matters 2 is a lived experience-led charity that is dedicated to improving understanding of, and response to, individuals and families experiencing mental health, alcohol and other drug challenges and criminal justice involvement.
Moorditj Yarning
Moorditj Yarning offer counselling for individuals, couples, and children (6 years old and over), and are experienced in supporting people with relationship difficulties, family violence, anger issues, managing stress, drug and alcohol issues grief and loss.
Yarning about things worrying you is often healing, so call on 1300 364 277.
Relationships WA
Relationships WA is a non-profit community service organisation. They tailor their services to individual needs, to provide support through times of challenge and change. They are committed to enhancing the lives of communities, families and individuals and supporting positive and respectful relationships.
Living Proud
Living Proud provides support for LGBTI people in Western Australia, including the QLife national LGBTI telephone counselling and referral line.
Black Rainbow
Black Rainbow is Australia’s leading Indigenous suicide prevention and mental health support source for LGBTQ+ people.
