Federal Budget 2017 - 2018 WayAhead is pleased with the focus mental health has in this year’s federal budget. In particular there are nine budget
We are making progress!
Yesterday (Thursday 20th) I was pleased to be involved in the Mental Health Commission’s ‘Check-up from the Neck-up’ campaign in Sydney’s Martin
Please don’t cut the Disability Support Pension
I was concerned this week to read that the Federal Government is proposing to stop all Disability Support Pensions for people in psychiatric
When someone you know goes missing
For a number of years WayAhead has been associated with the Families and Friends of Missing Persons Unit at the NSW Department of Justice through
The Harm Minimisation Summit
As the CEO of a leading mental health charity, I get to participate in important discussions that advocate for change. Last Thursday was one of
Keeping Nurses Trained for Mental Health
WayAhead is concerned that mental health nurses, particularly in rural and remote areas, are in short supply. Often, nurses with only general training
Mental Health – NSW Budget 2016 – 2017
CEO's Comment WayAhead CEO, Elizabeth Priestley today commented on the 2016 - 2017 NSW Mental Health Budget. Support "WayAhead support the extra
Federal Govt changes to Mental Health Programs and Services
What do those working at the coal face of mental health think of the Federal Government's proposed changes to mental health programs and services? We