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The Final Report on the Review of the Mental Health Act 2009 has been released. The SA Law Reform Institute of the University of Adelaide was asked to undertake the independent statutory review.

The Government will now consider the recommendations and work on what the next steps will be, in consultation with key mental health groups and consumers.

Further information is available at:

25 July 2023

Release of the Unmet Needs Report for Psychosocial Support Services in SA

A report on unmet needs for psychosocial support services was commissioned from Mr David McGrath, an experienced public policy consultant from NSW and submitted on 30 March 2023. The work was supported by a steering group chaired by the Chief Psychiatrist.

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15 June 2023

Northgate House – Gazettal Conditions

As a result of recent visits, gazettal conditions have been placed on Northgate House (Beachside and Woodland wards) effective 8 June 2023.

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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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4 November 2022

Non-Government Organisation Mental Health Service Redesign Program

Presentation provided to the SA Suppliers Conference on 3 November 2022

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21 October 2022

Tabling of Reports

The Hon Chris Picton Minister for Health and Wellbeing tabled two reports in Parliament on Thursday 20 October 2022

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