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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Annual Report of the Chief Psychiatrist
The 2019-20 Annual Report of the Chief Psychiatrist is now available
Read the full storyChief Psychiatrist Gazettal Conditions - Recent Statements
The Chief Psychiatrist recently placed gazettal conditions on services within two Local Health Networks (LHNs).
Read the full storyA new plan for mental health services
The Office of the Chief Psychiatrist and the SA Mental Health Commission have released a new plan today for the future direction of South Australia’s mental health services.
Read the full storyChanges to the legislative options available for forensic mental health patients
Amendments to Part 8A of the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935, the legislation that governs forensic mental health patients and forensic mental health orders, came into force on Friday 14 June 2019.
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