The purpose of the MH Guidance Group is to promote, represent and involve consumer, carer and community perspectives in the development, that sit on committees within the services to assist in the delivery and evaluation of the RkPG Mental Health Service (MHS). Carer experience required: Current carer of a person with a mental illness, accessingRead more
The RkPG Mental Health Service strives to provide a best practice specialist service for Adults and Older Adults affected by mental illness and/or mental health problems. The RkPG Mental Health Steering Meeting is the leadership and management group of RkPG Mental Health Service. Carer experience required: Currently a caregiver for someone experiencing mental illness orRead 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 PaRK Mental Health Clinical Governance Sub-Committee is responsible for the monitoring and review of the systems associated with the quality of clinical practice, patient care and clinical risk management. Carer experience required: Currently a carer for someone experiencing mental illness or recent experience in a caring role supporting someone with mental illness. Ideally livingRead 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
PaRK’s Families and Carers Strategic Planning Working Group meets bimonthly to discuss carer issues occurring across the service and the wider community. The working group includes representatives from the PaRK service with an interest in carers, and is also attended by representatives from Helping Minds and Carers WA. The group has a focus on informationRead 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
The purpose of the Committee is to provide operational oversight and accountability for all clinical safety, quality and risk management matters arising for the Service Stream; and support compliance with the WA Health Clinical Governance Framework, relevant Health Service Standards and legislation. Carer experience required: Carer Rep will be asked to consider and provide feedbackRead 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.
