The Chief Psychiatrist is committed to reducing the rate of restrictive practices, seclusion and restraint, in Western Australia (WA). Nationally, WA has been a leader in reducing the rates of restrictive practices. In order to promote transparency in the use of restrictive practices in WA, the Chief Psychiatrist has committed to publishing the rates of seclusion and restraint bi-annually for each authorised mental health service.
Trended Data
Financial Year Data
The rates of seclusion and restraint for Western Australia for the 2022-2023 financial year (1 July 2022 – 30 June 2023) are now available.
WA Seclusion and Restraint Data: 2022-2023 Financial Year
WA Seclusion and Restraint Data: 2021-2022 Financial Year
WA Seclusion and Restraint Data: 2020-2021 Financial Year
WA Seclusion and Restraint Data: 2019-2020 Financial Year
WA Seclusion and Restraint Data: 2018-2019 Financial Year
WA Seclusion and Restraint Data: 2017-2018 Financial Year
WA Seclusion and Restraint Data: 2016-2017 Financial Year