Starting out in 1980 as a grassroots support group for families with a vision to improve the lives of children diagnosed with schizophrenia by developing innovative support services that offered hope and fellowship, MIFWA has grown to assist 2,500 people annually with a workforce of 140 people across the Perth Metro and Regional areas of WA.
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Peer support has given me direction
14-03-2024
Marcia shares her experience of being supported by a peer worker through our Hospital to Home program. I’m…
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My recovery journey with the support of an NDIS recovery coach
08-02-2024
Raymond shares his experience of being supported by one of our NDIS recovery coaches who support NDIS participants…
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Winners of the Glenn Pickett Sunflower Award
20-12-2023
We held our 2023 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 6 December at the Bendat Centre in Wembley. It…
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MIFWA’s 2022-23 annual report is now available
11-12-2023
We’re proud to share our latest annual report. Our annual report reflects our impact and results for 2022-2023….
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Carers Week Art Therapy Workshop
31-10-2023
During Carers Week 2023, MIFWA hosted an Art Therapy Activity event open to all Carers, no experience required….
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What’s on at MIFWA during Mental Health Week & Carers Week [2023]
02-10-2023
Mental Health Week Mental Health Week is a national week celebrated each year in October scheduled around World Mental…
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15 Shire of Gingin community members trained in Mental Health First Aid
01-06-2023
In May 2023, MIFWA partnered with the Shire of Gingin and CBH Group to train 15 community members…
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Get involved in Schizophrenia Awareness Week 2023
21-05-2023
What’s on at MIFWA during Schizophrenia Awareness Week 2023 Hi there, MIFWA supporters and stakeholders, Schizophrenia Awareness Week…
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Presenting the 2021-22 MIFWA Annual Report
19-12-2022
MIFWA is pleased to release our 2021-22 Annual Report. Our new Annual Report recognises and celebrates what has…
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Support after a hospital stay ‘flipped my whole life around’
10-11-2022
Hayley, 20, shares her experience of MIFWA’s Active Recovery Team of peer workers (ART) who support people who…
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