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Mental Health Legislation and Human Rights

(9 days ago) This paper presents an indicative analysis of the mental health legislation in each State and Territory in terms of recently agreed international standards - the UN Principles for the Protection of Persons with Mental Illness and for the Improvement of Mental Health Care. (See Appendix IV.) The legislation in every Australian … See more

https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/disability-rights/publications/mental-health-legislation-and-human-rights

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Legislation - Mental Health Commission

(7 days ago) WEBLegislation. Mental Health Act 2014. The mental health law in Western Australia is the Mental Health Act 2014. It relates to: When a person can be provided with mental …

https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/about-us/legislation/

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Chapter 2 Section A: The Legal Framework – MHCC Mental Health …

(9 days ago) WEBMore context (which includes persons with mental health conditions), the most important human rights document is the United Nations Convention on the Rights …

https://mhrm.mhcc.org.au/chapters/2-the-legal-framework/2a-the-legal-framework/

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Mental health - Legislation

(6 days ago) WEBLegislation. Mental Health Act 2007. Mental Health Regulation 2019. Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020. Mental Health and Cognitive …

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/legislation/Pages/mental-health.aspx

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Australia’s mental health legislation - PMC - National Center for

(3 days ago) WEBUK legislation has had a key influence in Australia, the 1959 Mental Health Act in particular, with its strong emphasis on voluntary hospitalisation, prefacing …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6735097/

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Mental health statement of rights and responsibilities …

(Just Now) WEBThis statement outlines the mental health rights and responsibilities of consumers, carers, support persons, The Department of Health and Aged Care acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout …

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/mental-health-statement-of-rights-and-responsibilities-2012?language=en

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Mental health in Australia: a quick guide - Parliament of Australia

(8 days ago) WEBSpending on mental health services. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) estimates that spending on mental health-related services in Australia from all …

https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliamentary_Library/pubs/rp/rp1819/Quick_Guides/MentalHealth

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Legislation - Legislation - NSW Health

(7 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Act 2007 (the Act) was amended on 31 August 2015 following a major review of the legislation. Extensive consultations with the community and key …

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/legislation/Pages/legislation.aspx

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MHCC Mental Health Rights Manual – An online guide to the legal …

(5 days ago) WEBMental Health Rights Manual An online guide to help explain your legal and human rights in the mental health and human services systems in New South Wales. The Mental …

https://mhrm.mhcc.org.au/

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Australia's mental health legislation International Psychiatry

(2 days ago) WEBUK legislation has had a key influence in Australia, the 1959 Mental Health Act in particular, with its strong emphasis on voluntary hospitalisation, prefacing …

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/international-psychiatry/article/australias-mental-health-legislation/778E5572E504D57CD8CA741F2EA0E505

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National practice standards for the mental health workforce …

(2 days ago) WEBThe practice standards should ensure mental health professionals’ work practices demonstrate person-centred approaches and refect nationally agreed protocols and …

https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2021/04/national-practice-standards-for-the-mental-health-workforce-2013.pdf

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Chapter 4 Section A: Overview and objectives of the Mental Health …

(9 days ago) WEBPrint this section. Chapter 4 Section A: Overview and objectives of the Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW) The main purpose of the Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW) is to ensure the …

https://mhrm.mhcc.org.au/chapters/4-nsw-mental-health-law-and-processes/4a-overview-and-objectives-of-the-mental-health-act-2007/

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Mental health services in Australia: a quick guide

(6 days ago) WEBAIHW estimated that in 2019–20, the Australian Government spent $1.4 billion, or $53 per person on Medicare-subsidised mental health-specific services, and $566 million, or …

https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliamentary_Library/pubs/rp/rp2122/Quick_Guides/MentalHealthServices

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Mental Health Declaration of Human Rights CCHR Australia

(1 days ago) WEBHuman rights include the right to one’s own mind, and to protect oneself and one’s loved ones against any abusive or harmful “treatments” given under the guise of mental …

https://cchr.org.au/mental-health-declaration-of-human-rights

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Australia's mental health system - Mental health - AIHW

(Just Now) WEBOverview. Mental health is a key component of overall health and wellbeing (WHO 2021). In any year in Australia, an estimated 1 in 5 people aged 16–85 will experience a …

https://www.aihw.gov.au/mental-health/overview/australias-mental-health-services

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What we're doing about mental health Australian Government …

(5 days ago) WEBIn an emergency, call 000. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anywhere in Australia. If you need help now, call: Lifeline – 13 11 14. Kids Helpline – …

https://www.health.gov.au/topics/mental-health-and-suicide-prevention/what-were-doing-about-mental-health

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Mental health legislation RANZCP

(Just Now) WEBMental health legislation Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand Mental Health Acts (MHAs) enable the involuntary commitment and treatment of people …

https://www.ranzcp.org/practice-education/guidelines-and-resources-for-practice/mental-health-legislation-australia-and-new-zealan

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A new code means employers need to protect workers' mental …

(8 days ago) WEBIn June 2022, government agency Safe Work Australia updated its workhealth and safety (WHS) regulations to include some specific regulations to …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-21/how-psychosocial-workplace-hazards-can-impact-mental-health/102224278

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Mental Health Act 2009 - South Australian Legislation

(8 days ago) WEBPublished under the Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002 1 South Australia . Mental Health Act 2009 . An Act to make provision for the treatment, care and …

https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/__legislation/lz/c/a/mental%20health%20act%202009/current/2009.28.auth.pdf

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About mental health Australian Government Department of …

(9 days ago) WEBIn an emergency, call 000. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anywhere in Australia. If you need help now, call: Lifeline – 13 11 14; Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800; …

https://www.health.gov.au/topics/mental-health-and-suicide-prevention/about-mental-health

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Code of Conduct - Mental Health Australia

(3 days ago) WEB4.2 ACT IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST 4.2.1 Promote confidence in the integrity of Mental Health Australia by always acting in the public interest and not private interest 4.2.2 …

https://mhaustralia.org/sites/default/files/docs/mental_health_australia_policy_code_of_conduct_-_august_2022.pdf

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