The Where’s the Door? Project was initiated in 2020 in recognition that COVID-19 was impacting increasing numbers of people who were new to hardship and vulnerability and didn’t know about available community supports and services. The Where is the Door? project aims to improve and test new ways of connecting vulnerable people to available supports […]
Increasing interest rates and the rising cost of living are close to the minds of Western Australians already worn thin by the pandemic years. With the Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers saying that inflation “will get worse before it gets better,” times are about to get even harder. There is no doubt, there is a rocky road […]
The Imagined Futures partnership is pleased to present their Annual Story for 2021. In launching the report Chair of the partnership and CEO of St Patrick’s Community Support Centre Michael Piu said: “During a time when the COVID-19 pandemic continued to challenge the community, and in turn those providing support, I am particularly proud to […]
A partnership of government, businesses, philanthropists and community service providers called the Imagined Futures Alliance Against Depression*, is spear-heading a local public awareness campaign designed to reduce stigma for people experiencing depression and encourage people to reach out for support. With COVID-19 now at our doorstep many people are feeling anxious and uncertain about the […]
The Alliance Against Depression (AAD) community toolkit provides campaign information and resources for stakeholder use. The toolkit designed enables supporters of the AAD to select relevant materials appropriate for their intended audiences. AAD messages can be promoted at activities and events, including verbally, print and online. Promotion opportunities may include: AAD presentations Mental health training […]
When seeking help for depression or other mental health concerns, the first point of call is to talk to a General Practitioner (GP). Discussing mental health challenges can be difficult so it is important to find the right doctor that a person feels comfortable talking to. Mental health friendly GPs have skill and knowledge in […]
The Imagined Futures Alliance Against Depression worked in partnership with local service providers and counsels to develop a mental health support brochure. This brochure lists vetted support services local to Cockburn, Fremantle, and Melville. Services are free or low-cost and accessed without referral. To download the mental health support brochure click here
The Mental Health Support Resource is an information tile found on the Access My Community App. The resource lists local services for individuals and people supporting others. Services are free or low-cost, and are accessible without a referral or a Mental Health Care Plan. These services can be used alone, complement GP’s advice, and help […]