Pressure mounts for specialist psychiatric nurse at hospital
The shire of Augusta Margaret River has cited community mental health as a real priority.
Support after suicide
In the wake of a suicide, the emotional toll on individuals, families, and communities can be overwhelming. StandBy Support, a national suicide postvention service, plays a critical role in guiding those affected through this difficult time.
Mindful Margaret River Annual Report 2024
This past year has been both an
exciting and, often, nail biting time. Last November, the LotteryWest grant finally ran out and we left the security of the Shire auspicing our funds. Since then, we have been standing on our own two feet, working hard to secure our future.
MR Community Centre, the Heart of the Community
The Margaret River Community Centre, the beating heart of the community. Where to go for support and connection to local services.
It’s time we talked about grief
There are so many ways we experience grief. There is the grief when we lose someone very close to us, such as a family member or a close friend. That is probably the rawest kind of grief anyone can experience, and everyone reacts differently.
Supporting Perinatal Mental Health
One in five people experience challenges with peri natal mental health. Chances are if you have a chat with one of your new mum or dad friends, they may disclose the ups and downs of their postpartum journey.
Men’s Mental Health
Dr Peter Durey, Deputy Chair of Mindful Margaret River, discussed how to recognise the signs of mental distress.
Workshops help to build childhood resilience
Award-winning children’s author and child wellbeing advocate Josh Langley will host the workshops aimed at developing resilience through childhood.
Mindful Margaret River says ‘telehealth is not the solution’ in mental health needs for Augusta-Margaret River
Mindful Margaret River says the State Government is wrong to claim it has addressed the findings of a high-level report into child and adolescent health services for outlying communities in the South West.
Book takes fresh look at collaboration
Former Mindful Margaret River Chair said The Collective Spark identified practical principles to help guide and increase group productivity and effectiveness.
