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.
Schizophrenia – toward deeper understanding of the lived experience
20-05-2019
Schizophrenia Awareness Week is an important part of our annual calendar. MIFWA began as a community organisation almost…
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So close, yet so far – getting to the real potential of the NDIS!
04-04-2019
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is about people, it is driven by our national response to building…
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Loneliness or Connection – Creating a space for meaningful connection to flourish
04-01-2019
Loneliness is not very often talked about in daily life, but it can underpin many peoples experience. It…
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Small changes, BIG impact!
05-12-2018
A place to call home and an active life Luke comes from a loving supportive family who are…
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Launch of Mid Lands: A Photographic Time Capsule of Midland
19-11-2018
Don’t miss the launch of The Mid Lands: A Photographic Time Capsule of Midland, a striking display of…
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A sense of connection, a sense of community! Margaret’s perspective of membership of the Lorikeet Centre.
18-07-2018
Margaret is 66 and has been attending the Lorikeet centre for nearly four years. The Lorikeet Centre is…
Read moreWhy we love the NDIS (even with all the challenges it presents)!
16-03-2018
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has certainly made the headlines. In many cases, the headlines have highlighting…
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Garry’s Art Exhibition
08-02-2018
Garry is a keen artist, about 18 months ago he chose MIFWA as his NDIS provider. Garry has…
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