This committee is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a coordinated and systematic approach to: The governance, delivery, and monitoring of person-centered care. Consumer and carer participation in service planning, policy review and creation, service design, and delivery of mental health systems across SMHS MH. Review, evaluate and monitor systems, process, audit, and programs toRead more
The Emergency Department Consumer Advisory Group (EDCAG) at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) has an established role in providing leadership and advice in the areas of performance measurement and evaluation, service planning and designing care in line with our commitment to the National Safety & Quality Care Standard 2 – Partnering with Consumers. Members are expectedRead more
The RkPG Partnering with Consumers (PwC) Committee was set up for the purpose of providing governance and compliance with the national safety health service standard 2 – Partnering with consumers. The committee will oversee quality improvement, review patient feedback systems, participate in the review of policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines. Carer Representative experience required: LivedRead more
The purpose of the Education and Research Committee is to: Oversee the Mental Health Directorate training program for non-medical clinical staff. To assist Program Managers establish processes for staff completion of mandatory training. To work with Sub-Committee members to identify and implement clinical education opportunities. To include consumers and carers in workforce training as appropriate.Read more
The RkPG Consumer Advisory Council establishes a formal partnership between consumers and carer representatives and the hospital. The purpose of the CAC is to: Provide recommendations and advise the organisation on consumer and carer related matters. Represent the voice of patients, families, and carers at RkPG groups. Participate in the planning and evaluation of initiatives,Read more
The Mimidi Park Business Management meet monthly to discuss operational issues and provide updates relating to the running of Mimidi Park. The meeting includes a representative from each discipline in the multidisciplinary team as well as clinical governance and management staff. Carer experience required: Currently a carer for someone experiencing mental illness or recent experienceRead more
The Older Adult Management Team meet monthly to discuss clinical and operational issues within the team and provide any relevant updates. This includes discussions relating to service delivery, planning and quality improvement. Carer experience required: Currently a carer for someone experiencing mental illness or recent experience in a caring role supporting someone with mental illness.Read more
Carers WA respectfully acknowledge that we work on Aboriginal land and pay our respects to community members and elders, past and present. Individuals pictured are models and are used for illustrative purposes only. Carers WA is committed to understanding, embracing and celebrating the rich and multi-dimensional experiences that shape our lives and aims to ensure that everyone who engages with the organisation feels welcome and included. Carers WA welcomes all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Carers WA acknowledges the Wadjuk Noongar Nation’s lands, water, customs, and culture of which the Carers WA Head Office is located. Carers WA recognises our services reach beyond the Perth (Boorloo) region, and so we also acknowledge the cultural diversity of First Nations Peoples across our state and throughout Australia.
Carers WA has qualified for the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission’s Registered Charity Tick, enabling the public to easily identify our organisation as a registered charity and confirming that we are both transparent and accountable.
