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ABOUT US
We believe every person has something of value to contribute, which is what makes our learning opportunities unique. We recognise our students bring just as much to the classroom as our educators.
Across the world, Recovery Colleges have demonstrated that an educational approach can be successful in supporting people to overcome barriers, including challenges related to mental health, substance use and other life issues.
WARCA offers pathways to explore personal growth and new perspectives, broaden experience and form connections.
HOW IS WARCA DIFFERENT?
We walk beside our students with the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of who they are and to make meaning in their life through positive learning experiences.
We recognise that our students bring a diverse range of experiences and we acknowledge they are the experts in their own lives. This learning space is for everyone.
WHO CAN JOIN OUR COURSES?
The Recovery College is for everybody in Western Australia.
The Recovery College will welcome people with lived experience with mental health or substance use challenges, family, friends, carers, volunteers, those who work in the mental health and AOD sectors, those who work in other social, health and welfare sectors and the broader community.
It will be available to all those who have an interest in learning and developing the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities throughout Western Australia.
ALL OUR COURSES ARE FREE AND FUNDED BY THE WA MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION
WHAT CAN YOU LEARN?
WARCA can offer educational courses on a wide range of topics. Some areas of interest are;
- Life skills
- Creative skills
- Business skills
- Mental health
- Health & wellbeing
- Substance use & addiction
At WARCA, we partner with the community, prioritising local participation in response to local needs. If you are interested in becoming an educator or if you have suggestions for courses that you would like to attend, please contact us.