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Systemic Advocacy
Systemic advocacy is when a group of people work together to advance their collective rights and interests, such as by campaigning and speaking with politicians and the government. CoMHWA represents consumers by engaging in consultations.
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Peer support is provided between two or more people who have similar or shared experiences, and who recognise each other as peers. Mental health peer support workers and programs can also bring about significant improvements in service cultures, towards more recovery-centred and trauma informed approaches.
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Discover how to advocate for your rights and the services you need as someone living with mental health issues. Learn how to improve services, the system, work and life for others. Get information, education and training delivered by people with lived experience and build the skills and confidence you need to drive positive change.
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View allHave your Human Rights been upheld in 2024?
Have your Human Rights been upheld in 2024? From the National Mental Health Consumer Alliance This national survey is looking at how well mental health consumers had their human rights…
Read moreabout Have your Human Rights been upheld in 2024?Support Groups Awareness Week 2024
Why going to a Peer Support Group could be invaluable for your Mental Health Written by Laura McWhae, Group Supports Officer I am a big fan of peer support groups. …
Read moreabout Support Groups Awareness Week 2024Notice of CoMHWA AGM
All members are welcome and encouraged to attend the Annual General Meeting as it provides an opportunity to meet CoMHWA Board members, staff and other CoMHWA members. Members not attending…
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