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New Mental Health Unit at Joondalup Health Campus
I’m pleased to join the Premier, Hon. Roger Cook MLA, and the Minister for Mental Health, Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson, in welcoming the opening of the new Mental Health Unit at…
Detention and Restraint in Non-Authorised Clinical Settings
The Office of the Chief Psychiatirst (OCP) has taken a lead role in informing hospital staff of the current state of the law with respect to the detention and restraint…
Without Notice Visits by the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist
The Office of the Chief Psychiatrist will be undertaking more regular without notice visits to services as one part of the development of a more efficient, effective and varied visiting…
Chief Psychiatrist’s NAIDOC Week Message 2023
Kaatadjiny Walbraaniny Danjoo – Learning to heal together As Chief Psychiatrist of Western Australia I recognise the historical significance of National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) week-long celebrations…
Welcome to the new Mental Health Commissioner
The Chief Psychiatrist welcomes the appointment of Ms Maureen Lewis as Mental Health Commissioner, and acknowledges her wealth of experience in the sector. We look forward to a consultative, collaborative…
Restraint in the Emergency Setting: Clinical and Legal Perspectives
The OCP has now run two Community of Practice sessions focussing on the legal and clinical perspectives of the use of restraint to prevent harm in Emergency Departments and other…
Chief Psychiatrist’s Community of Practice in 2023
The Chief Psychiatrist’s Community of Practice commenced for 2023 with the first session on 2 February – Developing an Aboriginal culturally secure service – how Aboriginal referrals went up 40%. If…
Release of RANZCP Hepatitis C Professional Practice Guideline
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists has recently updated and released the Professional Practice Guideline: Treating Hepatitis C. This is intended to help psychiatrists facilitate care for people…
Restrictive Practices Forum 2023
The Department of Health and the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist are hosting the Working towards Eliminating Restrictive Practices in Mental Health Settings in Western Australia forum on Monday 20…