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• Eleven winners announced at WA Mental Health Awards
• Winners demonstrate WA’s remarkable commitment to mental health and wellbeing

Eleven winners were awarded for their outstanding contributions to the WA mental health sector at the 2024 WA Mental Health Awards last night.

This year more than 100 nominations were received over the nine categories.

Community organisations, service providers and individuals made up a list of exceptional award winners, which were chosen from 30 finalists.

These annual awards recognise the achievements of those who demonstrate excellence, innovation and initiative in supporting consumers of mental health services, their families and carers.

The event was hosted by the Western Australian Association for Mental Health (WAAMH), in partnership with the Mental Health Commission and Lotterywest.

It kicks off a busy week for the State’s mental health sector, with the two-day WA Mental Health Conference starting today.

As stated by Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:

“Good mental health and wellbeing helps us live longer, learn better and have stronger relationships with each other.

“I would like to thank the Minister’s Award winner Brenda King, and all other award winners and finalists, for their remarkable contribution to the mental health and wellbeing of people in this State.”

2024 WA Mental Health Award winners

Minister’s Award

Brenda King

Prevention and Promotion Award

Mark Barrett-Lennard – M8D8 Campaign, Youth Focus

Blackwood Youth Association Youth Space – BYA Connect, Youth Mental Health Program

Mental Health Commission – Lived Experience Impact and Inspiration Award

Joanne Khan

Diversity and Inclusion Award

Oluwafemi Victor Adeseolu

Rise – Multicultural Services Centre of WA and Wungening Aboriginal Corporation

Lotterywest Employee or Volunteer Excellence Award

Landon Aston Punch

Mentally Healthy Workplace Award

Anglicare WA

Mental Health Education Award

Kingston Primary School – Kingston Primary School Student Services Team

Innovation in Service Delivery Award

Ruah Community Services – Enhanced Services Delivery Project

WAAMH News and Media Award

ABC Great Southern – Briana Fiore and Anthony Pancia