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Skye

My name is Skye and I am Noongar / Yamigi born in Perth. My mum is Yamagi born in Mount Magnet. I was given the name Skye Faith because my mum loved the sky and all it’s seasons. She felt that the sky connected her with hope and faith.

I was 15 when I began to struggle with anxiety and depression. It started when we became homeless. I used to love school. I was never late but homelessness changed all that. I am 19 now.

My artwork for the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist is about the healing powers of nature. Walking and looking at nature helps me find peace. I love taking photos and I hope they help other people find peace.

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Legislation

The legislation underpinning WA’s mental health system.

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Mental health legislation

Mental Health Act 2014 The Mental Health Act 2014 is the core legislation governing the state's mental health system.
Mental Health Act 2014 Forms Download Mental Health Act 2014 forms for clinical use.
Criminal Law (Mental Impairment) Act 2023 The Criminal Law (Mental Impairment) Act 2023 accounts for people who are unfit to stand trial or found not guilty by reason of mental impairment in the criminal justice system.
Other Legislation The additional pieces of legislation that help shape the mental health system.

Latest legislation publications

Published: 30 June 2026

Privacy Complaints Policy
Published: 30 June 2026

Privacy Policy
Published: 18 June 2026

The Chief Psychiatrist’s Standard for Authorisation of Hospitals under the Mental Health Act 2014
Published: 12 June 2026

Register of Authorised Mental Health Practitioners
Published: 20 April 2026

Strategic Plan 2026 – 2029
Published: 20 February 2026

Privacy Statement
Published: 19 December 2025

Chief Psychiatrist’s Guideline for ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Act 2014 by mental health services and compliance with approved forms
Published: 19 December 2025

Chief Psychiatrist’s Guideline for making decisions about whether or not a person is in need of an inpatient treatment order or a community treatment order
Published: 19 December 2025

Chief Psychiatrist’s Guideline for making decisions under section 26(3)(a) about whether or not a place that is not an authorised hospital is an appropriate place to conduct an examination
Published: 19 December 2025

Chief Psychiatrist’s Guideline for the preparation, review and revision of treatment, support and discharge plans
Published: 19 December 2025

Chief Psychiatrist’s Guideline for further opinions
Published: 19 December 2025

Lived Experience Consultation Group Terms of Reference
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