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.
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The first MH ECHO program will commence next week, Wednesday August 30, 6:30 - 7:45pm via Zoom. If you haven't yet signed up for the program, there is still time. The sessions are open to healthcare professionals across all disciplines. See the flyer for more information and please spread the word.
Read the full storyThe Office of the Chief Psychiatrist was pleased to receive an award at the Department for Correctional Services Merit Award Ceremony. The partnership award acknowledged the Office work including assisting when people in custody have had high or complex needs, and the provision of training.
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Read the full storyFour 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 storyThe Annual Report of the Chief Psychiatrist was tabled in Parliament on 17 November 2022
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