The Office of the Chief Psychiatrist is pleased to announce the release of the Chief Psychiatrist’s Standard for the Authorisation of Hospitals under the Mental Health Act 2014 (the Standard). This is supported by a new Advisory outlining the authorisation pathway and a Master Checklist to guide planning and streamline final authorisation submissions. The… Continue reading New Standard for Authorisation of Hospitals now available

The Chief Psychiatrist is responsible for overseeing the treatment and care in mental health services in Western Australia. The Chief Psychiatrist is required by law to develop Standards and guidelines.