This presentation outlines who WAAMH is, the valuable work we do, and the reasons, responsibilities and rewards of volunteering with our charitable organisation.
2010 About WAAMH • Western Australian Association for Mental Health • Peak body for mental health sector in WA • Incorporated in 1966 • Funded by and work closely with WA’s Mental Health Commission • Large membership base, predominantly made up of community mental health services, but also individuals, professionals, organisations, and universities such as the University of Western Australia, Australian Medical Association and HBF.
2010 • Our vision is to lead the way in supporting and promoting the human rights of people with mental illness, their families and carers, through the provision of inclusive, well-governed community-based services, focused on recovery. Our Vision
2010 Reasons • Why should you volunteer with us? • Community mental health services play an important role in ensuring people with mental health issues live fulfilling and contributing lives • Gain an understanding of the mental health sector • We represent a potential employment field for you • Our sector is a major employer of people with your skill sets • More psychologists required in the growing community sector • Meet other mental health sector professionals • We like to expand our thinking, and therefore welcome volunteers to stay connected with new ideas and ways of doing things
2010 Responsibilities • Types of activities and tasks you could be responsible for: • Event coordination and assistance • Research, data collection, and consultation • Collating referral services and mental health information • Mental health promotion and distribution • Community engagement projects • Mental Health Week – our flagship awareness campaign • Customer service • General administration • Conference assistance • Data entry
2010 Rewarding • Gain a sense of achievement and fulfilment giving back to society • Build your research and analytical capabilities • Improve your communication and personable skills • Support a charity and good cause • Enhance your resume • Discover new information • Expand your networks • Gain valuable firsthand knowledge • Make a difference in your community • Learn from experienced professionals • Can lead to potential career and employment opportunities
2010 • National Review of Mental Health Programmes provides an overview on the status of mental health and future employment requirements - http://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/our-reports/review-of-mental- health-programmes-and-services.aspx • In clinical settings, WAAMH advocates for care principles to be underpinned by recovery, person-centred practice, and for mental health professionals to understand trauma-informed practice. • National Disability Insurance Scheme – http://www.ndis.gov.au • Volunteering at WAAMH, you will gain a broad understanding of what’s happening all around WA in the mental health space, from major policy to changes to local service provision. Significant Issues
2010 Contact WA Association for Mental Health [email protected] waamh.org.au 08 9420 7277 Follow us on Twitter @TheWAAMH Find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Flickr
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