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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
New walk-in mental health centre opens its doors in Midland
The new Midland Head to Health adult mental health centre provides a new approach in the mental health system and removes some of the traditional barriers for people seeking support for mental health concerns by offering a free, community-based walk-in service available from 10am – 8pm every day of the year.
Recovering from natural disasters
Natural disasters, including bushfires and pandemics, can be highly distressing events for those in disaster affected communities. St John of God Health Care Psychology Manager Donna Buckingham explains the human response to disasters and strategies that can help to overcome these feelings.
Mental health must be front of mind in our workplaces, says Prof Martin
Prof Gary Martin, Chief Executive and Executive Director of Australian Institute of Management WA, shares his thoughts on mental health in workplace environments.
Kalgoorlie Nursing Home Recognised for Treating Residents Like Family
Aged care provider Southern Cross Care won the category for Community Organisation Not for Profit for their work in providing care to the 51 residents, and in judges comments for “treating their residents like family.”
Bishop Sproxton zeroes in on mental health in a pandemic world
Attendees joined Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton at Newman Siena Centre on Thursday 15 October for a Twilight Retreat inspired by the Social Justice Statement 2020-21: To live life to the full, Mental Health in Australia Today.
Anti-Poverty Week 2020 shines spotlight on mental health
The intertwined relationship of mental health and poverty was the spotlight at the Anti-Poverty Week (APW) Ecumenical Service, held at Highgate Parish on 14 October.
St John’s gives mental health boost with new Murdoch facility
Work is underway for a stand-alone mental health facility on the St John of God Murdoch Hospital campus that will include a specialist youth and adolescent service, a first of its kind in Western Australia.
Dealing with the Demographic Divide: 2020 Catholic Men’s Gathering
The inaugural 2020 Catholic Men’s Gathering has last weekend focussed on the necessary role played by men in growing and maintaining the healthy functioning of the Church, exploring ways to counteract men’s gradually declining numbers within parishes across Australia.
2020 SOCIAL JUSTICE STATEMENT: Bishops call for attention on mental health
The Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ACBC) has this week encouraged parishes and local communities to make the critical subject of mental health in Australia a top priority in its Social Justice Statement 2020-2021.
Youth mental health at the forefront of MercyCare new initiative
Accessing support for issues relating to mental health in youth – especially during recent times of the COVID-19 – have been addressed, with the availability of a new outreach service officially launching this August by MercyCare.
