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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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24 November 2022

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

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18 November 2022

Annual Report of the Chief Psychiatrist 2021-2022

The Annual Report of the Chief Psychiatrist was tabled in Parliament on 17 November 2022

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18 November 2022

Tabling of Reports in Parliament

The Hon Chris Picton MP Minister for Health and Wellbeing tabled two reports in Parliament on 17 November 2022

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17 November 2022

Submissions 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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