Consumers of Mental Health WA
CoMHWA is the independent, state-wide, peak body for people with lived/living experience of mental health challenges.
CoMHWA provides strong advocacy and leads change with, and for, consumers of mental health services.
We were incorporated in 2005 by a group of committed and passionate people with lived experience of mental health issues who came together with a shared vision.
CoMHWA recognises that a consumer-led organisation is essential to achieving a strong, assertive, independent voice for social change that reflects the needs and priorities of those with mental health issues. We believe that:
consumers of mental health services should experience respect, dignity, and full human rights
Western Australians should be aware, informed and educated about consumer rights and wellbeing
there should be strong peer support and peer workforce
recovery and wellbeing must be actively promoted with, and for, consumers