Community grants
This year, the Western Australian Association for Mental Health provided grants recognising the theme's focus on mind, body, and environment. Whether people wanted to gather and connect to increase mental health awareness by hosting an event; grow their mind by learning new skills and knowledge in a mental health course; take time out to relax and restore their energy; or stock not-for-profit services with equipment and activities for physical health and creative participation – WAAMH had it covered.
Grant applications have now closed and funds will be distributed before October 2022.
Events
Get social! Organise an event in your workplace or community and we'll shout your basic supplies to get it off the ground! Bring people together this Mental Health Week to spread awareness, resources, and support.
Open to schools, workplaces, community groups and resource centres based in Western Australia up to the value of $500.
Experiences
Soothe your soul. It's been a big few years and we know people are carrying more stress than normal given world events, workloads and personal responsibilities. Take some rest, relaxation and recharge time. Do something for you. Buy a new book, schedule in a massage, or experience something you love. Our gift to you!
Open to people with a lived or living experience as a consumer, carer or family member, on a disability support pension, low income or no income in WA, up to the value of $200.
Education
Empower your mind. Learn a new skills, enhance your professional development, career possibilities or simply grow your knowledge in mental health awareness and responsiveness. We will cover your education expenses with a training scholarship to one of three relevant calendar courses in Semester Two, through community mental health peak body, the Western Australian Association for Mental Health.
Open to people whose work relates to mental health, OH&S or those special people in our lives who people turn to to provide support to family and friends. This offer is valued at more than $400 and you receive a certificate.
Equipment
Get moving! Do you need some help towards securing new facilities at your work site or community centre? Maybe you want to get that table tennis table your staff have always wanted or that basketball hoop and ball for your clients? Perhaps a sing a long and some banjo playing is on the cards. Keep those bodies active and we will help towards your costs towards equipment up to $1000.
Open to not-for-profit organisations operating in Western Australia.
