The Chief Psychiatrist is a statutory role with powers and functions relating to the administration of the Mental Health Act 2009 and the standard of mental health care in South Australia.
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GP Mental Health Focus Group Report
Four GP Mental Health Focus Groups were held during September with the aim to investigate the educational needs of GPs, Health Professionals, and service providers to more effectively deliver shared mental health care
Read the full storyAnnual Report of the Chief Psychiatrist 2021-2022
The Annual Report of the Chief Psychiatrist was tabled in Parliament on 17 November 2022
Read the full storyTabling of Reports in Parliament
The Hon Chris Picton MP Minister for Health and Wellbeing tabled two reports in Parliament on 17 November 2022
Read the full storySubmissions to the independent review of the Mental Health Act 2009
The South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) is conducting an independent review of the Mental Health Act 2009. The Office of the Chief Psychiatrist and Committees affiliated with the OCP have made five submissions to this Review
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