Mental Health Consumer Advisory Group

The Mental Health Consumer Advisory Group (MH CAG) is a group of consumer and carer representatives established by the Community Advisory Council to:

• support consumers, families and carers to provide feedback to the Fremantle Hospital Mental Health Service (FHMHS)
• work in partnership with FHMHS staff to ensure that the consumer voice is heard, acknowledged and valued in the development and delivery of mental health services
• report gaps in consumer partnership to the Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group Mental Health Service Safety Quality and Risk Committee
• support consumers and carers to access mental health advocates
• facilitate FHMHS safety and quality initiatives
• provide representation on relevant mental health committees.

The MH CAG can be contacted by phoning 9431 3434.

Events

Patients and carers are welcome to attend the following events being held in late 2018:

• Monday 10 October, W Block courtyard, 12pm–1pm
  World Mental Health Day event – patients and carers are invited to attend a BBQ and browse information stands hosted by non-government organisations
• Thursday 13 December, W Block courtyard, 12pm–1pm
  Christmas carols, entertainment and light refreshments – patients and carers welcome

For more information, phone the MH CAG on 9431 3434.