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[AR p.10](https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=10) [CP p.10]\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> Leading and transforming mental health and alcohol and other drug systems that empower people in health and wellbeing. [AR p.10](https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=10) [CP p.10]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> We speak up, for ourselves and for others, when we see something that does not seem right. We support engagement and participation at all levels. We listen deeply, are reflective and open to feedback. We are open, honest and trustworthy. [AR p.10](https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=10) [CP p.10]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- Improved mental health and wellbeing [CP p.25]\n- Reduced incidence of use and harm associated with alcohol and other drug use [CP p.25]\n- Accessible, high quality and appropriate mental health and alcohol and other drug treatments and supports [CP p.25]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: Improved mental health and wellbeing\nThe percentage of the population with high or very high levels of psychological distress at a level placing them at risk. [CP p.25]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Prevention\n- Hospital Bed-Based Services\n- Community Bed-Based Services\n- Community Treatment\n- Community Support\n\n### Outcome 2: Reduced incidence of use and harm associated with alcohol and other drug use\nThe percentage of the population aged 16 years and over reporting recent use of alcohol and illicit drugs at a level placing them at risk. [CP p.25]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Prevention\n- Hospital Bed-Based Services\n- Community Bed-Based Services\n- Community Treatment\n- Community Support\n\n### Outcome 3: Accessible, high quality and appropriate mental health and alcohol and other drug treatments and supports\nThe percentage of the population receiving public clinical mental health care or alcohol and other drug treatment. [CP p.25]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Prevention\n- Hospital Bed-Based Services\n- Community Bed-Based Services\n- Community Treatment\n- Community Support\n\n## Values and principles\n\n- Respecting individuals and culture\n- Leading with courage\n- Keeping integrity at our core\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Percentage of the population with high or very high levels of psychological distress | ≤18.0% | CP p.25 |\n| CCE02 | Percentage of the population aged 16 years and over reporting recent use of alcohol at a level placing them at risk | ≤35.1% | CP p.25 |\n| CCE03 | Percentage of the population aged 16 years and over reporting recent use of illicit drugs | ≤11.8% | CP p.25 |\n| CCE04 | Rate of hospitalisation for alcohol and other drug use | <965.4 | CP p.25 |\n| CCE05 | Readmissions to acute specialised mental health inpatient services within 28 days of discharge | ≤12.0% | CP p.25 |\n| CCE06 | Percentage of post-discharge community care within seven days following discharge from acute specialised mental health inpatient services | ≥75.0% | CP p.25 |\n| CCE07 | Percentage of closed alcohol and other drug treatment episodes completed as planned | ≥76.0% | CP p.25 |\n| CCE08 | Percentage of the population receiving public clinical mental health care or alcohol and other drug treatment | ≥3.7% | CP p.25 |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Percentage of the population with high or very high levels of psychological distress | 21.2% | Not achieved | [AR p.28](https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=28)(https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=28) |\n| CCE02 | Percentage of the population aged 16 years and over reporting recent use of alcohol at a level placing them at risk | 36.4% | Not achieved | [AR p.28](https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=28)(https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=28) |\n| CCE03 | Percentage of the population aged 16 years and over reporting recent use of illicit drugs | 12.2% | Not achieved | [AR p.28](https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=28)(https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=28) |\n| CCE04 | Rate of hospitalisation for alcohol and other drug use | 848.1 | Achieved | [AR p.28](https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=28)(https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=28) |\n| CCE05 | Readmissions to acute specialised mental health inpatient services within 28 days of discharge | 14.4% | Not achieved | [AR p.28](https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=28)(https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=28) |\n| CCE06 | Percentage of post-discharge community care within seven days following discharge from acute specialised mental health inpatient services | 87.7% | Achieved | [AR p.28](https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=28)(https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=28) |\n| CCE07 | Percentage of closed alcohol and other drug treatment episodes completed as planned | 69.8% | Not achieved | [AR p.28](https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=28)(https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=28) |\n| CCE08 | Percentage of the population receiving public clinical mental health care or alcohol and other drug treatment | 2.7% | Not achieved | [AR p.28](https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=28)(https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=28) |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Mental Health Commission - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:54:48.146164+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-WA-048\n**Entity type**: Statutory Authority\n**Jurisdiction**: WA\n**Portfolio**: Health\n**Website**: https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| annual-reports | 5 |\n| other-pdfs | 3 |\n| pages | 20 |\n| strategies | 6 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- [Page 3]\nContents\nWho we are 4 Independent Review of WA Health\nSystem Governance 24\nOur Vision, Mission and Values 5\nA snapshot of our year 7\nMajor work this year 28\nCommissioner’s foreword 10\nDisclosures and legal compliance 44\nOperational structure 12\nFinancial audit opinion 45\nOur Senior Executive Group 14\nFinancial statements 51\nOrganisation structure 17\nCertification of financial statements 52\nDetailed Key Performance Indicators 110\nAgency performance 18\nCertification of Key Performance Indicators 112\nOutcome-based management framework 18\nDetailed Key Efficiency Indicators 121\nAgency-level government desired\noutcomes and key effectiveness indicators 19\nStatutory information 132\nServices and Key Efficiency Indicators 20\nPerformance summaries 21\nGlossary 146\nKey performance indicator results\nagainst targets 22 Acronyms and Abbreviations 147\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nContents\nWho we are 4 Helping Western Australians lead\nOperational structure 6 healthy and fulfilling lives 30\nOrganisational structure 8 Significant issues impacting\nthe Commission 51\nResponsible Ministers 9\nVision, mission and values 10\nFinancial statements 52\nCommissioner’s foreword 14\nFinancial audit opinion 53\nOur Senior Executive Group 16\nCertification of financial statements 55\nSector Governance 18\nCertified Key Performance Indicators 116\nOffice of Alcohol and Other Drugs 22\nDetailed Key Effectiveness Indicators 116\nAgency performance 24 Certification of Key Performance Indicators 117\nOutcome-based management framework 24 Detailed Key Efficiency Indicators 126\nAgency-level government desired outcomes\nand key effectiveness indicators 25 Statutory information 137\nServices and Key Efficiency Indicators 26 Glossary 152\nPerformance summaries 27 Acronyms 154\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- This note also provides the distinction between\nStatement of compliance\ncontrolled funding and administered funding:\nThese general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with: Note\n1) The Financial Management Act 2006 (FMA) The MHC objectives 2.1\n2) The Treasurer’s instructions (TIs) Schedule of Income and Expenses by Service 2.2\n3) Australian Accounting Standards (AAS) including applicable interpretations Schedule of Assets and Liabilities by Service 2.3\n4) Where appropriate, those AAS paragraphs applicable for not for profit entities have been modified.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nTable of Contents\nIntroduction 6\nThe purpose of the Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy 6\nApproach to developing the Strategy 7\nScope of the Strategy 8\nCurrent context 9\nCurrent reforms in Western Australia 10\nNational reforms 11\nKey Statistics 12\nThe Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Systems in Western Australia 14\nBalancing the system 17\nVision, Aim and Principles 20\nIncreased inclusivity and cultural safety for specific population groups 24\nChallenges, opportunities and future focus 27\nStrategic pillars and key focus areas 28\nStrategic Pillar 1 – System-wide enablers 29\nStrategic Pillar 2 – Prevention and promotion 33\nStrategic Pillar 3 – Community support 41\nStrategic Pillar 4 – Community treatment 49\nStrategic Pillar 5 – Community bed-based 57\nStrategic Pillar 6 – Hospital based services 62\nStrategic Pillar 7 – Specialised services 68\n Source: `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2015-2024/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- [Page 29]\nPrevention\n○ We provided support to the WA Police availability and use of nitrous oxide\nForce in delivering its Naloxone Pilot in WA.\nand to St John Ambulance WA to deliver ○ We are developing a suite of Our public\nits Leave Behind naloxone program. educational resources to raise\neducation websites\n○ Since 1 July 2021, naloxone has been awareness about the potential harms\nadministered on 44 occasions by the associated with the use of nitrous oxide\nWA Police Force. for intoxication.\n• Assisted the Chief Health Officer in his • Developed the soon to be released Western\nstatutory role in the Liquor Control Act 1998, Australian Mental Wellbeing Guide to help\nreviewing 124 liquor licence applications improve community understanding and\nresulting in 32 submissions to the licensing provide practical examples of activities that\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 114]\nFinancial statements\nMental Health Commission\nNNootetess t ot oth teh fien fainncainalc sitaalt setmaetenmtsents Mental Health Commission\nFor the year ended 30 June 2025\nFor the year ended 30 June 2025\n10.2 Explanatory statement for administered items\nThis explanatory section explains variations in the financial performance of the MHC undertaking transactions that it does not control but has responsibility to the government for, as\ndetailed in the administered schedules.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 43]\nFinancial Statements\nMental Health Commission\nSummary of consolidated account appropriations\nFor the year ended 30 June 2021\n2021 2021 2021 2021\nSupplementary\nBudget Funding Revised Budget Actual Variance\n$ $ $ $ $\nDelivery of Services\nItem 55 Net amount appropriated to deliver services 760,210,000 - 760,210,000 721,687,000 ( 38,523,000)\nAmount Authorised by Other Statutes\n- Salaries and Allowances Act 1975 809,000 - 809,000 809,000 -\nTotal appropriations provided to deliver services 761,019,000 - 761,019,000 722,496,000 ( 38,523,000)\nCapital\nItem 124 Capital appropriations 4,103,000 - 4,103,000 4,103,000 -\nAdministered Transactions\nAdministered grants, subsidies and other transfer payments 8,870,000 - 8,870,000 8,870,000 -\nTotal administered transactions 8,870,000 - 8,870,000 8,870,000 -\nGRAND TOTAL 773,992,000 - 773,992,000 735,469,000 ( 38,523,000)\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- This note also provides the distinction between\nStatement of compliance\ncontrolled funding and administered funding:\nThese general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with: Note\n1) The Financial Management Act 2006 (FMA) The MHC objectives 2.1\n2) The Treasurer’s instructions (TIs) Schedule of Income and Expenses by Service 2.2\n3) Australian Accounting Standards (AAS) including applicable interpretations Schedule of Assets and Liabilities by Service 2.3\n4) Where appropriate, those AAS paragraphs applicable for not for profit entities have been modified.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- Disclosure of administered income and expenses by service 10.1\nDisclosure of administered assets and liabilities 10.2\n2 The variance is primarily due to the change of accounting treatment as per Treasurer Instruction 955, after the 2020-21 Budget was finalised.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- [Page 92]\nFinancial Statements\nMental Health Commission Mental Health Commission\nNotes to the Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements\nFor the year ended 30 June 2021 For the year ended 30 June 2021\n10.1 Disclosure of administered income and expenses by service 2021 2020 10.3 Explanatory statement for administered income and expenses\nHospital Bed Based Hospital Bed Based All variances between estimates (original budget) and actual results for 2021, and between the actual results for 2021 and 2020 are shown below.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- [Page 30]\nFocus Area 3\nWhat this might look like\nActions aligned to Focus Area 3 strategic priorities may include:\n● Ensuring equitable access to dedicated bed-based services, with integration and coordination across the system.\n● Undertaking needs assessments to determine the need and scope of a community-based residential rehabilitation program.\n● Strengthening the capacity of public hospitals to provide seamless medical and psychiatric inpatient care for people experiencing\neating disorders or assisting them to establish and document pathways for timely assessment and supported referral.\n● Supporting dedicated multidisciplinary teams including patient care coordinators trained in the care of patients experiencing eating\ndisorders.\n● Providing dedicated specialised eating disorder inpatient beds for adults (people aged 16 years and older); and young people (up to the\nage of 16 years).\n Source: `strategies/wa-eating-disorders-framework-2025-2030.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/wa-eating-disorders-framework-2025-2030.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\nContents\nOverview 5 Disclosures and Legal Compliance 78\nAbout the Mental Health Commission 6 Auditor General’s opinion of financial statements 79\nA snapshot of our year 7 Certification of financial statements 85\nCommissioner’s foreward 10 Financial statements 86\nCertification of KPIs 142\nOperational Structure 12\nDetailed Key Effectiveness Indicators Information 143\nOur Senior Executive Group 14\nOrganisation structure 16\nDetailed Key Efficiency Indicators Information 153\nAgency Performance 17\nUnaudited Key Performance Indicators 158\nKey Achievements 24\nOther Legal Requirements 166\nPriority groups 24\nPrevention 36\nGovernment Policy Requirements 170\nCommunity accommodation and support 42\nTreatment services 49 Board and Committee Remuneration 173\nSector development 55\nAppendices 175\nSystem supports and processes 64\n4 Annual Report 2021–22\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- [Page 23]\nWA State Priorities Mental Health,\nAlcohol and Other Drugs 2020–2024\nPrevention Community Community Treatment Sector System supports\nsupport accommodation services development and processes\nSuicide Alternatives Community beds Suicide intervention Critical skill Streamline inpatient\nprevention to EDs for high needs and postvention shortages documentation\nMental health Expansion of Expansion of Diversion Contemporary Mental health\nprevention supported community programs patient care accommodation\naccommodation supported beds vacancy system\nAlcohol reduction Non-admitted Consortiums and\nstrategies Step up/ Contemporary community treatment partnerships Flow and transition\nstep downs bed based models between services\nLocal government Hospital beds Peer workers\nhealth plans (illicit drugs) Recovery AOD transition (secure/open) across the sector Navigation of services\ncollege housing\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- [Page 32]\nKey Achievements\nPriority actions: In July 2021, seven service providers were Perinatal mental health services are important to\nawarded grants totalling $1.17 million to provide promote confidence and emotional wellbeing for\nIn May 2022, $47.2 million was allocated to perinatal mental health pilot programs in the Perth both new and experienced parents around the\nrespond to immediate recommendations from metropolitan and South West regions, to support time of the birth of a new child.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- Support Services on an ongoing basis. • This year we released the YPPA Report\n• $9.2 million over the next four years to on Implementation (the Report), updating\nextend the Strong Spirit Strong Mind Public progress made since the launch of the YPPA\nEducation Campaign. in 2020.\n• $12.6 million has been allocated to establish • It reports against six key strategies identified\na new Child, Adolescent and Youth Forensic by young people and sector stakeholders\nOutreach Service on an ongoing basis. as priority areas for change and provides\ninformation on the implementation of agreed\n• $10 million over four years for the expansion\ninitiatives.\nof youth mental health community treatments\nAnnual Report 2021–22 33\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\nContents\nOverview 5 Disclosures and legal compliance 54\nAbout the Mental Health Commission 6 Auditor General’s opinion of\nfinancial statements 55\nA snapshot of our year 7\nCertification of financial statements 6 1\nCommissioner’s foreward 10\nFinancial statements 62\nOperational structure 12\nCertified KPIs 122\nOur Senior Executive Group 14\nCertification of KPIs 123\nOrganisation structure 16\nDetailed key effectiveness\nindicators information 124\nAgency performance 17\nDetailed key efficiency\nKey achievements 24 indicators information 133\nPrevention 24\nGovernment policy requirements 145\nCommunity support and accommodation 30\nBoard and committee remuneration 149\nTreatment 33\nSector development 35\nOther legal requirements 152\nSystem supports and processes 42\nPriority groups 47 Appendices 155\n4 Annual Report 2022–23\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 23]\nWA state priorities for mental health,\nalcohol and other drugs 2020–2024\nPrevention Community Community Treatment Sector System supports Priority\nsupport accommodation services development and processes groups\nSuicide Alternatives Community beds Suicide Critical skill Streamline Aboriginal\nprevention to EDs for high needs intervention shortages inpatient people\nand postvention documentation\nMental health Expansion of Expansion of Contemporary Infants, children\nprevention supported community Diversion patient care Mental health and adolescents\naccommodation supported beds programs accommodation\nAlcohol reduction Consortiums and vacancy system Young people\nstrategies Step up/ Contemporary Non-admitted partnerships\nstep downs bed based models community Flow and transition\nLocal government treatment Peer workers between services\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- The Commission’s Multicultural Action Our workforce\nAttendees learnt how to develop\nPlan 2022-25 was developed through\nstrategies and techniques to improve\nconsultation with staff to identify priority ● Women in leadership – 78.9%\nintercultural communication.\nactions for implementation. ● Culturally and linguistically diverse\n● Initiated a review of recruitment, people – 21.3%\nThis year we:\ncareer development and progression ● Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander\n● Improved awareness, skills and processes to identify ways to people – 3.7%\nknowledge for staff working with people incorporate support and development ● Youth (people aged 24 years and\nfrom culturally and linguistically diverse of employees from CaLD backgrounds. younger) – 2.8%\n(CaLD) backgrounds to work in culturally ● People with disability – 1.5%\nsecure ways, through completion ● 10.9% of the Commission’s survey\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- [Page 73]\nSpecialised services\n● State and Commonwealth Government ● The development of the state-wide\nprojects to support the wellbeing of approach is a priority, taking into account\nchildren in care, include: the following:\n○ The development of Western ○ Interface with An Age Friendly WA:\nAustralia’s 10 Year Roadmap to Reduce State Seniors Strategy 2023-2033 and\nthe Number of Aboriginal Children in Action Plan;\nCare and Action Plan; ○ Provision for special populations\n○ The development of the National Child including Aboriginal and ethnolinguistic\nand Family Investment Strategy; diverse people;\n○ The proposed Model of Independent ○ Pathways for managing the care of\nOversight of Child Safe Organisations those in rural areas;\nand Out-of-Home Care Providers; and ○ A ‘graduate’ policy for people when\n○ Implementation and mapping of the At- they reach the age of 65 years\n Source: `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2015-2024/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pdf)`\n- In\nWestern Australian Eating\npriorities across prevention, early addition, new bed-based services planned\nDisorders Framework\nintervention, treatment, and support for Cockburn Mental Health Clinic will provide\n2025-2030 reflects the\nservices for people experiencing or at a dedicated women’s mental health facility,\nState Government’s risk of eating disorders, their families and with a particular focus on eating disorder\ncommitment to improving significant others. services.\nthe lives of all Western Following the State Government’s investment With the expansion of eating disorders\nAustralians experiencing, or in 2021-2022 of $31.7 million to expand specialist services and programs across the\neating disorders services across Western state, and the release of the National Eating\nat risk of eating disorders\nAustralia (and an additional $8.\n Source: `strategies/wa-eating-disorders-framework-2025-2030.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/wa-eating-disorders-framework-2025-2030.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- These estimates\nare called Aetiological Fractions (AFs) In 2020-21, the target for the rate of\nand are based on published literature. hospitalisations for alcohol and other drug use\nHospitalisation data is a robust measure was < 1,000.9 per 100,000 population which was\nof harmful health effects attributable based on the 2019 result.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- It can be broadly\ninterpreted as a measure of the impact of alcohol\nand other drug use on the health of the general\npopulation of Western Australia.\nnoitalupop\n000,001\nrep\netar\ndesidradnats\negA\nDetailed key effectiveness indicators information\nRate of hospitalisation for\nalcohol and other drug use\n1,000.9 965.4 969.5 <965.4\n1,000\n820.8\n800\n600\n400\n200\n0\n2019 2020 2021 Target 2022\nPeriod\nThe latest available data has been used to report performance\nand in this instance the result is for the 2022 calendar year.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- A result above target\n)$(\nedosipe\nrep\ntsoc\negarevA\nDetailed key efficiency indicators information\nAverage cost per episode of care in\nsafe places for intoxicated people\n700\n605\n585\n600\n499\n455 500 429\n400\n300\n200\n100\n0\n2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 Target 2022-23\nPeriod\nExemptions were obtained from the Under Treasurer from\nreporting this KPI in 2019-20 and 2021-22.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 147]\nGovernment policy requirements\nComment\nMeasure Results 2020-2021 Results 2021-22 Results 2022-23 Target\non result\nNumber of workers’ compensation\n0 1 0 Zero (0)\nclaims received\nNumber of fatalities 0 0 0 Zero (0)\nLost time injury and disease 0 or 10% reduction\n0 0.9% 0\nincidence rate in incidence rate\n0 or 10% reduction\nLost time injury and severity rate 0 0 0\nin severity rate\nPercentage of injured workers Greater than or\n100% 100% 100%\nreturned to work (i) within 13 weeks equal to 80%\nPercentage of injured workers Greater than or\n100% 100% 100%\nreturned to work (ii) within 26 weeks equal to 80%\nWHS for Managers\ntraining module\nPercentage of managers trained\nlaunched in March\nin work health and safety injury\nGreater than or 2023.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- The unit measure for non-government organisations\nby health professionals with specialist escalation in the delivery of services. data for 2023-24 was changed from number of hours to number\nof sessions as each session is delivered within a day, and as\nmental health qualifications or training.\nsuch, historical figures are not comparable with the 2023-24\nresult, 2024-25 result and target.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- The slightly higher result in 2024-25 is\n0\nis determined by the needs and goals of the likely associated with additional community 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 Target 2024-25\nindividual. support funding to support consumers with\nPeriod\nincreased acuity and complexity and the\nExemptions were obtained from the Under Treasurer from\nAs a type of community support service,\nongoing roll out of new services such as reporting this KPI in 2021-22.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- The unit measure for non-government\norganisations data for 2023-24 was changed from number\nby health professionals with specialist\nof hours to number of sessions as each session is delivered\nmental health qualifications or training. within a day, and as such, historical figures are not\ncomparable with the 2023-24 result and target.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- This result was 2.3\nKey Effectiveness Indicator 1.1: percentage points higher than the 2017-18\nPercentage of the population target and the 2014-15 result.\nwith high or very high levels of\nIn 2020-21, the target for the percentage of\npsychological distress\nthe population with high or very high levels Percentage of population aged 18 years and over with\nMeasures the psychological distress of of psychological distress was ≤12.2% which high or very high levels of psychological distress (%)\nthe Western Australian population aged was based on the 2017-18 result.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- This result was\nAustralian population aged 14 years comparable to the 2019 target and 2016 result\nand over reporting alcohol consumption (1.2 percentage points lower than 18.4%).\nat levels placing them at risk of lifetime\nThe 2020-21 target for the percentage of the\nharm.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- This result was\ncannabis, ecstasy, heroin and cocaine),\ncomparable to the 2019 target and 2016 result\nprescription pharmaceuticals (such as\n(1.2 percentage points lower than 16.8%). tranquillisers, sleeping pills, and opioids)\nused for non-medical purposes, and In 2020-21, the target for the percentage of the\nvolatile substances used inappropriately population aged 14 years and over reporting\nsuch as inhalants.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- The readmission\npercentage points higher than the 2020-21\nrate is an indicator of the objective to provide\ntarget of ≤12.0% and 0.7 percentage points\neffective care and continuity of care in the\nlower than the 2019 result of 16.5%.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- Since 2014,\ndelivery of mental health services.\nreadmission rates have been impacted by the\nAdmissions to a specialised mental health introduction of new models of care such as\ninpatient unit following a recent discharge may Hospital in the Home.\nindicate that inpatient treatment was either\nincomplete or ineffective, or that follow-up\nMENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2020–21 | 105\n)%(\nsnoitarapes\nthginrevo\nfo\negatnecreP\nReadmissions to hospital\nwithin 28 days of discharge\n20 18.8\n18.2\n17.1\n16.5\n15.8\n15\n≤12.0\n10\n5\n0\n2016 2017 2018 2019 Target 2020\nPPeerriioodd\nThe latest available data has been used to report performance and in\nthis instance the result is for the 2020 calendar year.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- The Mental Health Commission\ncontinues to monitor this indicator and regularly\nA higher percentage of contact with\nreviews results with WA health to further improve\nmental health services within seven days\nperformance and enhance data capture.\npost-discharge should lead to a lower\n106 | MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2020–21\n)%(\nsnoitarapes\nthginrevo\nfo\negatnecreP\nPercentage of contacts with community-based\npublic mental health non-admitted services\nwithin 7 days post-discharge\n86.2 90\n81.2\n80 75.7 77.3 ≥75.0\n70 64.1\n60\n50\n40\n30\n20\n10\n0\n2016 2017 2018 2019 Target 2020\nPePreioridod\nThe latest available data has been used to report performance and in\nthis instance the result is for the 2020 calendar year.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- This result is 1.5\nproviders of mental health services, percentage points lower than the 2020-21 target\nthe agreed standard is the National of 100.0% and 2.3 percentage points higher than\nStandards for Mental Health Services the 2019-20 result of 96.2%.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $11.2 million, 11.2 million | The $11.2 million in 2020-21 Budget for constructing facilities\nExplanatory statement for administered income and expenses 10.3\nrelating to the Royalties for Regions funded step up/step down facilities in Geraldton, Kalgoorlie and Karratha was recognised as operating revenue instead of contribution of equity from Royalties for\nRegions Fund. | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)` |\n| $000 | Variance Variance\nbetween between\nEstimate Actual Actual estimate and results for\nVariance 2025 2025 2024 actual 2025 and 2024\nIncome from administered items Note ($000) ($000) ($000) ($000) ($000)\nFor transfer:\nAdministered appropriation\nMental Health Tribunal 4,175 4,330 4,145 155 185\nMental Health Advocacy Service 1, a 7,106 8,278 5,795 1,172 2,483\nOffice of Chief Psychiatrist b 5,529 5,628 4,730 99 898\nServices received 2, c 1,760 2,057 1,517 | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $1,436,875 , $1,285,655 , $53,675 , $43,953 , $26,656 , $26,289 | [pages 58,59,60]\n0\nOffice of Chief Psychiatrist 4,730,000 4,122,000\nService received free of charge (a) 1,517,206 1,355,897\nOther revenue 332,588 434,115\nTotal administered income 16,519,794 13,308,012\nExpenses\nEmployee benefits expense 11,262,847 10,117,526\nSupplies and services 2,752,756 2,338,331\nDepreciation expense 10,862 18,377\nGrants and subsidies 100,000 -\nFinance costs 1,829 1,500\nAccommodation expense 475,573 444,390\nOther expenses 355, | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2023-24.pdf)` |\n| $000 | [Page 56]\nFinancial statements\nMental Health Commission\nStatement of comprehensive income\nStatement of comprehensive income Mental Health Commission\nFor the year ended 30 June 2025\nFor the year ended 30 June 2025\n2025 2024\n($000) ($000)\nNotes\nCOST OF SERVICES\nExpenses\nEmployee benefits expenses 3.1(a) 45,475 52,887\nService agreement - WA Health 3.2 1,180,690 1,032,857\nService agreement - non government and other organisations 3.2 249,974 218,244 | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $000 | [Page 59]\nFinancial statements\nMental Health Commission\nSSttaatetemmenetn ot fo cfa csha sflho wflsows Mental Health Commission\nFor the year ended 30 June 2025\nFor the year ended 30 June 2025\n2025 2024\n($000) ($000)\nNotes\nCASH FLOWS FROM STATE GOVERNMENT\nService appropriation 1,101,553 937,686\nCapital appropriations 9.9 59 6,049\nDigital Capability Fund 9.9 403 2,309\nService agreement funding - Commonwealth 375,892 329,981\nIncome from other public | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $000 | [Page 62]\nFinancial statements\nMental Health Commission\nAAddmminiinstiserteedre sdc hsecdhueledsules Mental Health Commission\nFor the year ended 30 June 2025\nFor the year ended 30 June 2025\n2025 2024\n($000) ($000)\nAdministered income and expenses by service Notes\nHospital bed Hospital bed\nIncome based services based services\nAppropriations from Government for transfer to\nMental Health Tribunal 4,330 4,145\nMental Health Advocacy Service 8,278 5,79 | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $1.172m, $0.297m, $0 | [Page 115]\nFinancial statements\nMental Health Commission\nNNootetess t ot oth teh fien fainncainalc sitaalt setmaetenmtsents Mental Health Commission\nFor the year ended 30 June 2025\nFor the year ended 30 June 2025\n10.2 Explanatory statement for administered items (continued)\nMajor Estimate and Actual (2025) Variance Narratives\n(1) Mental Health Advocacy Service appropriations are $1.172m (16.49%) higher than its estimate due to additional funding | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $8.39, $7.03 | The\nthe Commission in activities that aim to eliminate\n2020-21 target is higher than the 2019-20 result\nor reduce modifiable risk factors associated\ndue to additional funding for new initiatives\nwith individual, social and environmental health\nin 2020-21.\ndeterminants to enhance mental health and\nwellbeing and prevent mental illnesses and alcohol In 2020-21, the cost per capita spent on mental\nand other drug related harm before they occur. health | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)` |\n| $1,585 , $1,595 | This result is comparable (2.1% higher) to the\n2020-21 target of $1,585 and almost the same\nas the 2019-20 result of $1,595 (0.6% higher). | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)` |\n| $1,459 | This result is the opportunity to receive hospital\ncomparable to the 2020-21 target (2.0% higher\nlevel treatment delivered in their home,\nthan $1,459) and the 2019-20 result (3.8%\nwhere clinically appropriate. | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)` |\n| $1,360, $1,390 | Forensic mental health comparable to the 2020-21 target (2.8% higher\nacute inpatient beds are authorised to than $1,360) and almost the same as the 2019-\nprovide secure mental health care for 20 result (0.6% higher than $1,390).\npatients within the criminal justice system\non special orders. | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- Highlights for year include:\nto the NDIS.\ncontaining three modules, which had more than\n○ Certificate III in Community Services Work (Intake\n630 participant registrations; and ○ An online repository of capacity building\n2) – a total of 17 Aboriginal AOD and mental\nresources for NDIS psychosocial disability\n○ Delivered regional frontline worker training\nhealth workers graduated on 12 March 2021 with\nservices, to support providers to develop\nthroughout WA, training 325 participants across\na full qualification;\norganisational capacity to operate under the NDIS\n16 events.\n○ Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (Intake funding model.\n• Supported a new initiative at Fiona Stanley Hospital\n1) – 24 Aboriginal AOD and mental health workers\n○ Working with relevant agencies and service\nto establish a Mental Health, Alcohol and Other\ncommenced the course to be completed in July\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- [Page 29]\nKey Achievements\nThese nationally accredited courses further Despite these challenges, this year: This year 82 people completed Part 1 and 16\nsupport the provision of culturally secure people completed Part 2, resulting in:\n• 16 participants received qualifications for\nconsultancy, support and advice within the\nCertificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs; and • More training and workforce development\nCommission and broader human services sector\nto help address key policy and strategic initiatives • 16 people enrolled to participate in the next initiatives that meet the needs of the AOD and\nbroader human services sector\nrelating to Aboriginal individuals, families and Intake 1 Certificate III in Community Services.\ncommunities in WA. • Increased capacity of non-Aboriginal workers\nSSSMAP also delivers cultural awareness to work in culturally secure ways within the\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- [Page 18]\nAgency performance\nAgency-level government desired outcomes\nand key effectiveness indicators\nStrategic WESTERN AUSTRALIAN STRATEGIC OUTCOME: WHOLE OF GOVERNMENT GOAL\nOutcomes Outcomes Based Service Delivery: Greater focus on achieving results in\nkey service delivery areas for the benefit of all Western Australians\nAgency Level Improved mental health Reduced incidence of use and harm Accessible, high quality and appropriate\nOutcomes and wellbeing associated with alcohol and other mental health and alcohol and other drug\ndrug use treatments and supports\nKey Effectiveness 1.1 Percentage of the population 2.1 Percentage of the population aged 3.1 Readmissions to hospital within 28 days of\ng\nati n Indicators with high or very high levels of 14 years and over reporting recent use of discharge from acute specialised mental\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- Achieving a higher percentage,\nindicates better performance.\n)%(\nsedosipe\ntnemtaert\ndesolc\nfo\negatnecreP\nDetailed key effectiveness indicators information\nPercentage of closed alcohol and other drug\ntreatment episodes completed as planned\n76.0 ≥76.0\n80 71.0 72.0 70.0\n60\n40\n20\n0\n2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 Target 2022-23\nPeriod\n130 Annual Report 2022–23\nOverview Operational Agency Key Disclosures and Certified KPIs Government policy Other legal\nstructure performance achievements legal compliance requirements requirements\n130\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- Performance reports against Key Performance\nIndicators developed through the National Agreement, and including:\n growth in service volume,\n 100% of clients at risk of suicide followed up within 7 days,\n proportion of services delivered to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander\npopulation that were culturally appropriate; and\n 70% of completed episodes of care have recorded valid outcome measures\nat Episode Start and Episode End.\n Progress against evaluation and all evaluation findings have been made available\nto the Commonwealth and Western Australia within a month of the evaluation’s\ncompletion.\n Source: `other-pdfs/nmh_sp_bilateral_agreement_wa.pdf (https://federalfinancialrelations.gov.au/sites/federalfinancialrelations.gov.au/files/2022-04/nmh_sp_bilateral_agreement_wa.pdf)`\n- [Page 44]\nKey Achievements\nHelplines In 2021-22 we: ○ Operating from 7am to 10pm every\nday, the service provides emotional\n• Provided 20,000 occasions-of-service to\nsupport, information, coping and relapse\nAs part of our commitment to support people\nWestern Australians through the Alcohol and\nprevention strategies and helps people\nconcerned about mental health and / or\nDrug Support Line, the Parent and Family\nto navigate both mental health and AOD\nproblematic AOD, we provided ongoing funding\nDrug Support Line, and the Meth Helpline.\nservices.\nthis year to:\nA further 744 contacts were received by the\n○ Since launch, we provided 765 occasions-\nNational AOD Hotline (Federally funded and\n• Lifeline 13 11 14 Crisis Telephone service:\nof-support.\njurisdictionally delivered):\n$732,326 for delivery of the crisis phone\n○ Of these, 30% identified mental health\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- [pages 18,19,20,21,22]\nts with\nN\nyears and over reporting recent use of community-based public mental health\nillicit drugs non-admitted services within 7 days\npost-discharge from public mental health\ninpatient units\n2.3 Rate of hospitalisation for alcohol and 3.3 Percentage of closed alcohol and other drug\nother drug use (per 100,000 population) treatment episodes completed as planned\n3.4 Percentage of contracted non-government\nmental health or alcohol and other drug services\nthat met an approved standard\n3.5 Percentage of the population receiving public\nclinical mental health care or alcohol and other\ndrug treatment\n18 Annual Report 2022–23\nOverview Operational Agency Key Disclosures and Certified KPIs Government policy Other legal\nstructure performance achievements legal compliance requirements requirements\n18\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [pages 30,31,32,33,34]\noup to coordinate the WA Government’s The campaign highlights how the body\nresponse to nitrous oxide used for converts alcohol to acetaldehyde, a\nintoxication. highly toxic chemical and Group 1\ncarcinogen.\n○ We are supporting the Department strongspiritstrongmind.com.au\nof Health in the development of\nWA Regulations to further limit the\nAnnual Report 2022–23 29\nOverview Operational Agency Key Disclosures and Certified KPIs Government policy Other legal\nstructure performance achievements legal compliance requirements requirements\n29\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 84]\nFinancial statements\nMental Health Commission\nNotes to the Financial Statements\nFor the year ended 30 June 2023\n2023 2022\n5.1 Property, plant and equipment $ $\nLand\nCarrying amount at start of period (fair value) 5,346,700 4,853,300\nRevaluation increments 1,010,215 493,400\nCarrying amount at end of period 6,356,915 5,346,700\nBuildings\nCarrying amount at start of period (fair value) 11,309,812 10,534,600\nTransfer from Work in Progress 2,183,806 384,903\nRevaluation increments 821,082 791,190\nDepreciation (522,134) (400,881)\nCarrying amount at end of period 13,792,566 11,309,812\nLeasehold improvements\nCarrying amount at start of period (fair value) - -\nTransfer from Work in Progress 1,037,856 -\nDepreciation (144,817) -\nCarrying amount at end of period 893,039 -\nComputer equipment\nGross carrying amount 69,973 69,973\nAccumulated depreciation (59,930) (54,908)\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 85]\nFinancial statements\nMental Health Commission\nNotes to the Financial Statements\nFor the year ended 30 June 2023\n2023 2022\n5.1 Property, plant and equipment (cont.) $ $\nOther plant and equipment\nGross carrying amount 360,729 384,346\nAccumulated depreciation (201,443) (180,637)\nCarrying amount at the start of year 159,286 203,709\nDisposals - (7,408)\nDepreciation (35,203) (37,015)\nCarrying amount at the end of year 124,083 159,286\nArtworks\nGross carrying amount 18,000 18,000\nCarrying amount at the start of year 18,000 18,000\nCarrying amount at the end of year 18,000 18,000\nWorks in progress\nCarrying amount at the start of year 2,814,049 1,688,214\nAdditions 899,457 1,510,738\nCapitalised to asset classes (3,221,662) (384,903)\nCarrying amount at the end of year 491,844 2,814,049\nTotal property, plant and equipment\nGross carrying amount 20,117,308 17,746,477\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [pages 85,86,87]\n899,457 1,510,738\nCapitalised to asset classes (3,221,662) (384,903)\nCarrying amount at the end of year 491,844 2,814,049\nTotal property, plant and equipment\nGross carrying amount 20,117,308 17,746,477\nAccumulated depreciation (388,973) (336,618)\nCarrying amount at the start of year 19,728,335 17,409,859\nAdditions 906,507 1,510,738\nTransfers from Work in Progress 3,221,662 384,903\nCapitalised to asset classes (3,221,662) (384,903)\nDisposals - (7,408)\nRevaluation increments/(decrements) 1,831,297 1,284,590\nDepreciation (733,878) (469,444)\nCarrying amount at the end of year 21,732,261 19,728,335\nAnnual Report 2022–23 85\nOverview Operational Agency Key Disclosures and Certified KPIs Government policy Other legal\nstructure performance achievements legal compliance requirements requirements\n85\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 12]\nOur Year\nHighlights\n1,919\n41\n2024-25\nsubscribers to\nface-to-face the Commission’s\ntraining events e-newsletter,\nStakeholder\nwere delivered to specialist and Connect\ngeneralist AOD workers\n67,613 people used\n75% the new interactive\nstandard drinks tool\non the Alcohol.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- [Page 122]\nMental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy 2026-2031\nAppendix D - Relevant Western Australian strategies and initiatives\nChildren and Young People Housing and Accommodation\n● Infant, Child and Adolescent System ● A Safe Place – A Western Australian\nTransformation Program strategy to provide safe and stable\n● At Risk Youth Strategy 2022-2027 accommodation, and support to people\nexperiencing mental health, alcohol and\n● Young People's Mental Health and\nother drug issues 2020-2025\nAlcohol and Other Drug Use - Priorities\nfor Action 2020-2025 ● All Paths Lead to a Home: Western\nAustralia’s 10-year Strategy on\n● Koorlangka Bidi - WA Youth Action Plan\nHomelessness 2020-2030\n2024-2027\n● Chief Allied Health Office Homeless\n● Western Australian Government’s\nHealth Action Plan 2022-2025\nimplementation of recommendations\nfrom the Royal Commission into\nFamily and Domestic Violence\n Source: `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2026-2031.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/MHAOD%20Strategy%20docs/MHAOD-Strategy-2026-2031.pdf)`\n- Ethnoculturally ● People from ethnoculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds face additional\nand linguistically challenges when trying to access mental health care and are at greater risk of mental\nhealth issues and conditions if exposed to trauma in their country of origin.20, 21\ndiverse\n● Children from more disadvantaged families or families speaking a language other\nthan English are less likely to receive services for internalising problems.22\n● A range of barries exist that impact on ability to access and deliver high-quality\nmental health and alcohol and other drugs services including cultural and language\ndifferences.\n● There is a requirement for improved availability and accessibility of services across\nthe continuum which can respond to the mental health and alcohol and other drug\nneeds for people from an ethnolinguistically diverse background.\n Source: `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2015-2024/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pdf)`\n- [Page 8]\nOrganisational structure\nCommissioner Office of the Commissioner\nSenior Executive Support\nStrategic Communications\nSystem Development Commissioning and Programs Governance and Corporate Services\nAudit and Risk Management\nStrategic Policy and Planning Community Services Finance\nPeople and Culture\nInformation and Technology\nAboriginal Policy and Cultural Governance NGO Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Service Provision Corporate Governance and Improvement\nLived Experience (Peer) Workforces and Stakeholder Engagement NGO Service Quality\nIntergovernmental Relations and Governance Community Service Implementation\nStrategic Policy Procurement\nTreatment Services\nFacility, Assets and Business Services\nPerformance Monitoring and Evaluation\nProcurement\nAlcohol Drug and Mental Health Support Services\nProject Management Office\nHealth Service Provider Service Provision\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 52]\nFinancial statements\nIn this section\nPage Page\nFinancial audit opinion 53 Notes to the financial statements 64\nCertification of ancial statements 55 1 Basis of preparation 64\nStatement of comprehensive income 56 2 The MHC outputs 65\nStatement of financial position 57 3 Use of our funding 68\nStatement of changes in equity 58 4 Our funding sources 75\nStatement of cash flows 59 5 Key assets 78\nSummary of consolidated account appropriations 61 6 Other assets and liabilities 84\nAdministered schedules 62 7 Financing 87\n8 Risks and contingencies 91\n9 Other disclosures 98\n10 Explanatory statements 107\nWho are we Office of Alcohol Agency Helping Western Significant issues Financial Certified Key Statutory Glossary Acronyms\nand Other Drugs performance Australians lead healthy impacting statements Performance information\n52 and fulfilling lives the Commission Indicators\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [pages 16,17,18,19,20]\ncer\nSystem Development Operations\nCorporate Services Mental Health\nStrategic Policy\nProcurement\nSystem Engagement\nSystem Wide Performance\nPrevention Services Assets and Infrastructure\nSafe and Healthy Settings\nStrategic Commissioning and Strategic Management Public Education and Health Promotion Programs\nService Development\nService Provision\nPlanning and Improvement\nAudit and Risk Management\nTreatment Services Finance\nPeople and Culture\nInformation and Technology\nAlcohol and Drug Support Services\nPerformance\nService Development\nService Provision\nClinical Services\nNext Step Drug and Alcohol Services\nClinical Services\nIntegrated Clinical Service\nCommunity Support\nStrong Spirit Strong Mind Aboriginal Programs\nService Development\nService Provision\nWorkforce Development\n16 Annual Report 2021–22\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- [pages 17,18,19,20,21,22]\ntrategic Policy Strategic Commissioning Public Education and Health Promotion Programs Procurement\nSystem Engagement Safe and Healthy Settings\nService Development\nService Provision Audit and Risk Management\nSocial and Emotional Wellbeing Corporate Governance and Improvement\nSuicide Prevention Finance\nInformation and Technology\nPeople and Culture\nTreatment Services\nAlcohol and Drug Support Service\nHealth Service Provider Service Provision\nAOD NGO Service Provision\nClinical Services\nNext Step Drug and Alcohol Services\nIntegrated Clinical Service\nCommunity Support\nMental Health NGO Service Provision\nStrong Spirit Strong Mind Aboriginal Programs\nWorkforce Development\n* As at 30 June 2024 following the Office of the\nAnnual Report 2023-24 Chief Medical Officer - Mental Health being dissolved.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- [Page 25]\nAgency performance\nAgency-level government desired outcomes and key effectiveness indicators\nGovernment\nSafe, Strong and Fair Communities\nGoal\nSupporting our local and regional communities to thrive\nAgency Level\nOutcome 1: Outcome 2: Outcome 3:\nOutcomes\nImproved mental health Reduced incidence of use and Accessible, high quality and appropriate\nand wellbeing harm associated with alcohol and mental health and alcohol and other drug\nother drug use treatments and supports\nKey\n1.1 Percentage of the 2.1 Percentage of the population 3.1 Readmissions to acute specialised\nEffectiveness\npopulation with high or very aged 16 years and over mental health inpatient services within\nIndicators high levels of psychological reporting recent use of alcohol 28 days of discharge\ndistress at a level placing them at risk\n2.2 Percentage of the population 3.2 Percentage of post-discharge\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- 2024-25 2024-25\nIndicator\nTarget Actual\nKey effectiveness indicators\nOutcome 1: Improved mental health and wellbeing\n1.1 Percentage of the population with high or very high levels of psychological distress ≤18.0% 21.2%\nOutcome 2: Reduced incidence of use and harm associated with alcohol and other drug use\n2.1 Percentage of the population aged 16 years and over reporting recent use of alcohol at a level placing them at risk ≤35.1% 36.4%\n2.2 Percentage of the population aged 16 years and over reporting recent use of illicit drugs ≤11.8% 12.2%\n2.3 Rate of hospitalisation for alcohol and other drug use (per 100,000 population) <965.4 848.1\nOutcome 3: Accessible, high quality and appropriate mental health and alcohol and other drug treatments and supports\n3.1 Readmissions to acute specialised mental health inpatient services within 28 days of discharge ≤12.0% 14.4%\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 25]\nIncreased inclusivity and cultural safety for specific population groups\nTable 1\nPopulation group Some issues and facts\nAboriginal ● Experiences of racism and discrimination when seeking to access services, and the\npeoples and traumatic legacy of past policies and practices of governments such as colonisation\nand forced removals.14\ncommunities\n● Actions needed to strengthen shared decision making; transfer of control to\nAboriginal Community Controlled Organisations; transform Government organisations\nat the system level; and recognise Indigenous data sovereignty.15\n● Aboriginal people are more than twice as likely to experience high or very high levels\nof psychological distress compared with non-Indigenous Australians.16\n● While Aboriginal people are less likely to consume alcohol compared with non-\n Source: `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2015-2024/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pdf)`\n- [pages 28,29,30,31]\nhospital-based system the continuum of care\n● Increasing availability and ● Ensuring mental health acute ● Providing appropriate, quality\naccessibility of mental health hospital-based services are treatment and support for people\ncommunity bed-based services available to meet the needs of at risk of entering or engaged in the\n● Balancing access to alcohol and individuals criminal justice system\nother drug withdrawal, residential ● Integrating and building alcohol ● Expanding access to safe, accessible\nrehabilitation and post residential and other drugs services and specialised treatment for\nbeds in the community complex issues, across the\ncontinuum of care\n8 Country WA\nImproving Access in Country WA\nFigure 5\n28 Discussion Paper - Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Strategy 2025-2030\n Source: `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2015-2024/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pdf)`\n- [Page 85]\nAppendices\nSafety Other Health and Wellbeing\n● WA Strategy to Respond to the Abuse of ● Health Promotion Strategic\nOlder People Elder Abuse 2019- 2029 Framework 2022-2026\n● WA Strategy to Respond to the Abuse of ● Chief Allied Health Office homeless health\nOlder People Action Plan action plan 2022-2025\n● A Safe Place – A Western Australian ● An Age-Friendly WA - State Seniors\nstrategy to provide safe and stable Strategy 2023-2033\naccommodation, and support to people ● An Age-Friendly WA - State Seniors\nexperiencing mental health, alcohol and Strategy Action Plan 2023-2027\nother drug issues 2020-2025\n● At Risk Youth Strategy 2022-2027\n● Path to Safety.\n Source: `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2015-2024/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pdf)`\n- [pages 85,86,87]\nto the Abuse of ● Chief Allied Health Office homeless health\nOlder People Action Plan action plan 2022-2025\n● A Safe Place – A Western Australian ● An Age-Friendly WA - State Seniors\nstrategy to provide safe and stable Strategy 2023-2033\naccommodation, and support to people ● An Age-Friendly WA - State Seniors\nexperiencing mental health, alcohol and Strategy Action Plan 2023-2027\nother drug issues 2020-2025\n● At Risk Youth Strategy 2022-2027\n● Path to Safety.\n Source: `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2015-2024/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pdf)`\n- This includes supporting their experiences may be overlooked or\nprevention strategies can prevent engagement with treatment, supporting misdiagnosed.35\npeople from developing eating disorders implementation of treatment and ● There is emerging evidence that gender\nand their associated, potentially supporting recovery.32 non-binary and transgender people\nlong-term, mental and physical health ● Families and significant others also need have a two to four-times greater risk of\nconsequences.27 to support for themselves, which may experiencing an eating disorder than\n● Families and significant others play an include connecting with a support group their cisgender counterparts.36,37,38,39\nimportant role in supporting children or seeking counselling or professional ● Men and gender-diverse people are\nand young people throughout their support. likely to experience stigma and face\n Source: `strategies/wa-eating-disorders-framework-2025-2030.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/wa-eating-disorders-framework-2025-2030.pdf)`\n- Five-year future focus\n● Youth Transitional Housing and Support Packages program that provides young people aged 16 to 24 with coordinated individualised\nsupports linked to transitional housing in order to build capacity to live independently.\n● Youth Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Homeless Service to provide support to young people aged 16 to 24 with mental health\nissues, including co-occurring alcohol and other drugs use, to transition from homelessness or being at risk of homelessness to\nmore stable and independent accommodation.\n● Individualised Community Living Strategy housing program that provides the necessary supports for people aged 18 to 65 years\nexperiencing a severe mental health condition to live well and recover in the community within transitional accommodation.\n Source: `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2026-2031.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/MHAOD%20Strategy%20docs/MHAOD-Strategy-2026-2031.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [Page 32]\nCommunity support and accommodation\npositive change and hope by bringing people\ntogether in a safe, welcoming and flexible\nlearning environment; enabling the sharing of\nlived experience and professional knowledge;\npromoting personal recovery, empowerment\nand personal choice; and improving physical,\nsocial and emotional wellbeing.\n• Progressed the planning and design of a\nYouth Mental Health and AOD Homelessness\nService in collaboration with the Department of\nCommunities.\n• Progressed work to develop four new community\nmental health step up/step down (SUSD) services\nin partnership with the Department of Health.\n• Finalised the Model of Service for the new Pilot\nYouth Transitional Housing and Support Program,\nwhich is expected to become operational in the\ncoming year.\n$20\nmillion\nCommissioned\nnew group support activities\nservices, with more than $20\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 77]\nFinancial statements\nMental Health Commission\nNotes to the Financial Statements\nFor the year ended 30 June 2023\n2023 2022\n3.3 Grants and subsidies $ $\nRecurrent\nSuicide Prevention Strategy 435,950 523,049\nPrevention and Anti-Stigma - 5,000\nTransitional Community Based Beds for Long Stay Inpatients Pilot Program - 594,000\nPerinatal Mental Health Pilot Programs - 661,200\nCommitment to Aboriginal Youth Wellbeing 625,586 285,950\nActive Recovery Team Pilot Project - 2,506,565\nMental Health Residential Rehabilitation Beds Trial Program - 490,000\nCovid-19 Pandemic Service Response - 2,086,714\nCommunity Services Contracts 2021-2022 uplift - 5,277,310\nThink Mental Health Campaign - 600,000\nMental Awareness, Respect and Safety Program - 600,000\nCommunity Services Grants 637,068 1,648,886\nYouth Support & Wellbeing Programs - 2,093,650\nCommunity Support Programs - 1,043,407\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 115]\nFinancial statements\nMental Health Commission\nNNootetess t ot oth teh fien fainncainalc sitaalt setmaetenmtsents Mental Health Commission\nFor the year ended 30 June 2025\nFor the year ended 30 June 2025\n10.2 Explanatory statement for administered items (continued)\nMajor Estimate and Actual (2025) Variance Narratives\n(1) Mental Health Advocacy Service appropriations are $1.172m (16.49%) higher than its estimate due to additional funding received for office fitouts and the Criminal Law Mental\nImpairment Act 2023 (CLMI) received at the Mid Year Review (MYR).\n(2) Services received are $0.297m (16.88%) higher than its estimate primarily due to an increase relating to corporate services received from MHC, services received from the State\nSolicitors Office and an increased value in accommodation leasing from the Department of Finance.\n(3) The variance of $0.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Major Actual (2025) and Comparative (2024) Variance Narratives\n(a) The increase of $2.483m (42.85%) in appropriations for Mental Health Advocacy Services is largely due to additional funding for office fitouts and the CLMI.\n(b) The increase of $0.898m (18.99%) in appropriations for the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist is due to an increase in funding received related to the CLMI bill, increase in\naged weighted population growth funding, escalation in salaries and non salaries and funding related to programs such as The Youth Long Term Housing & Support Program.\n(c) The increase of $0.540m (35.60%) in Services received is due to an increase relating to corporate services received from MHC, services received from the State Solicitors Office\nand an increased value in accommodation leasing from the Department of Finance.\n(d) The increase of $2.496m (22.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- The Commission also offers professional ● 2,907 service providers accessed the Commission’s\ndevelopment opportunities for the specialist and eLearning platform.\ngeneralist workforce in the AOD sector, including ● 21 people completed the 2024 Volunteer Alcohol and\nDrug Counsellors Training Program and 22 people were\nwebinars, face-to-face training events, blended and\nenrolled into the 2025 program.\nonline learning.\n● 145 people attended WOW Part 1 training over the nine\nscheduled events.\n● 300 people trained to supply and administer naloxone\nwithin their organisations, service or agency.\n● Four Valuable Conversations for reducing the impact\nThe Commission delivers\nof alcohol use in childbearing years training events\nStrong Spirit Strong Mind: were held in the Great Southern, Wheatbelt, Pilbara and\nWays of Working (WOW) Metro regions - 40 people attended these events.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- The Commission led development of the Framework\nthe peer workforce; Aboriginal\nin collaboration and consultation with a vast array\nculturally secure services; of key stakeholders including consumers, families\nand carers, government agencies, non-government\nbuilding capacity in trauma- organisations, professional bodies, and key mental\nhealth and alcohol and other drug peak bodies.\ninformed care; and providing\nIn 2020-21 the Commission:\nMHC staff created a\nemployment pathways\ncollaborative artwork for • Delivered as part of the Workforce Strategic\nNAIDOC Week 2020, guided by Framework 2020-2025:\nWhadjuk artist Julianne Wade.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- Asset Plan and owned assets.\n● Contributes to strategic planning and policy development,\n● Provides procurement and contracting expertise to internal system reform, strengthening consumer and community-\nstakeholders, efficiently adding value to all stakeholder focused care and support system integration.\ninteractions.\n● Has a key role engaging with clinical stakeholders, NGOs,\n● Supports the building of the Commission’s capability, culture consumers and carers to drive system improvement and\nand performance through professional development and service integration.\nleadership support.\n● Provides a safe and healthy workplace and undertakes Note: The Office of the Chief Medical Officer – Mental Health was\nworkforce planning to support organisational change. dissolved on 24 May 2024 and the projects were realigned to\nother divisions.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- Within 12 months of the end of the reporting period 2,602,650 2,299,042\nMore than 12 months after the end of the reporting period 1,125,146 998,600\n2021 2020\n3,727,796 3,297,642\n3.2 Service agreements $ $\nThe provision for annual leave is calculated at the present value of expected payments to be made in relation to services provided by employees up to the reporting date.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py ` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2020-21.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2021-22.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2022-23.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Annual%20report/mental-health-commission-annual-report-2023-24.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf\n- `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pdf` - strategies - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2015-2024/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pdf\n- `strategies/wa-mental-health-research-framework-2024-28.pdf` - strategies - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2015-2024/wa-mental-health-research-framework-2024-28.pdf\n- `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Consultation-Summary-Report.pdf` - strategies - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Consultation-Summary-Report.pdf\n- `strategies/Mental-Health-Workforces-Capability-Framework.pdf` - strategies - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Mental-Health-Workforces-Capability-Framework.pdf\n- `strategies/wa-eating-disorders-framework-2025-2030.pdf` - strategies - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/wa-eating-disorders-framework-2025-2030.pdf\n- `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2026-2031.pdf` - strategies - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/MHAOD%20Strategy%20docs/MHAOD-Strategy-2026-2031.pdf\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/about-us\n- `pages/contact.html` - pages - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/contact-us\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/\n- `pages/leadership.html` - pages - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/about-us/our-people\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/news-and-resources/latest-news\n- `pages/priorities-index.html` - pages - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/about-us/what-we-do\n- `pages/reforms-index.html` - pages - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/our-initiatives/our-projects\n- `pages/reforms-index__08.html` - pages - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/our-initiatives/our-projects\n- `pages/reforms-index__09.html` - pages - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/our-initiatives/our-projects/commissioning-maturity-action-plan\n- `pages/reforms-index__10.html` - pages - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/our-initiatives/our-projects/national-reform-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention\n- `pages/strategies-index.html` - pages - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/our-initiatives/our-projects/mental-health-and-alcohol-and-other-drugs-strategy-2025-2030\n- `pages/strategies-index__00.html` - pages - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/our-initiatives/our-projects/mental-health-and-alcohol-and-other-drugs-strategy-2026-2031\n- `pages/strategies-index__01.html` - pages - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/our-initiatives/our-projects/mental-health-and-alcohol-and-other-drugs-strategy-2025-2030\n- `pages/strategies-index__02.html` - pages - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/about-us/our-approach\n- `pages/strategies-index__03.html` - pages - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/MHAOD%20Strategy%20docs/MHAOD-Strategy-2026-2031.pdf\n- `pages/strategies-index__04.html` - pages - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2015-2024/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pdf\n- `pages/strategies-index__05.html` - pages - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Consultation-Summary-Report.pdf\n- `pages/strategies-index__06.html` - pages - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/our-initiatives/our-projects/outcomes-measurement-framework\n- `pages/strategies-index__07.html` - pages - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/about-us/our-approach/strategic-direction\n- `pages/structure.html` - pages - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/training-for-professionals/mental-health-training\n- `other-pdfs/community-treatment-support-and-emergency-response-report.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2015-2024/community-treatment-support-and-emergency-response-report.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/mhc-freedom-of-information-information-statement.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2015-2024/mhc-freedom-of-information-information-statement.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/nmh_sp_bilateral_agreement_wa.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://federalfinancialrelations.gov.au/sites/federalfinancialrelations.gov.au/files/2022-04/nmh_sp_bilateral_agreement_wa.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# Mental Health Commission - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:39:55.358012+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-WA-048\n**Jurisdiction**: Western Australia\n**Portfolio**: Health\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 34\n- Unique legislation references found: 57\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 56 |\n| Regulation | 1 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Financial Management Act 2006\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 30\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Financial+Management+Act+2006\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- R E PO RT\n2020-21\nGovernment of Western Australia\nMental Health Commission\n\n[page 2]\nStatement\nof Compliance\nThe Hon. Stephen Dawson, MLC\nMINISTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH;\nABORIGINAL AFFAIRS;\nINDUSTRIAL RELATIONS\nDear Minister,\nIn accordance with section 63 of the Financial Management Act 2006, I hereby\nsubmit for your information and presentation to Parliament, the annual report\nof the Mental Health Commission for the financial year ended 30 June 2021.\nThe annual report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the\nFinancial Managemen\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- Management Act 2006, I hereby\nsubmit for your information and presentation to Parliament, the annual report\nof the Mental Health Commission for the financial year ended 30 June 2021.\nThe annual report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the\nFinancial Management Act 2006.\nJennifer McGrath\nCOMMISSIONER\nMENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION\n1 October 2021\nPhotos on cover: The term Aboriginal is used respectfully throughout this report to include A full copy of this, and earlier annual reports, is available from the\nLeft: Safe Haven Cafe, Ro\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- cation of\nStatement of Comprehensive Income\nFor the year ended 30 June 2021\nFinancial Statements\nNotes 2021 2020\nThe accompanying financial statements of the Mental\n$ $\nHealth Commission have been prepared in compliance\nCOST OF SERVICES\nwith provisions of the Financial Management Act 2006 from Expenses\nproper accounts and records to present fairly the financial Employee benefits expenses 3.1 (a) 3 8,141,838 3 6,210,328\nService agreement - WA Health 3.2 7 72,960,840 7 40,858,202\ntransactions for the financial year ended 30 June 2021 and\nService\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- funding is utilised to achieve the MHC’s objectives. This note also provides the distinction between\nStatement of compliance\ncontrolled funding and administered funding:\nThese general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with: Note\n1) The Financial Management Act 2006 (FMA) The MHC objectives 2.1\n2) The Treasurer’s instructions (TIs) Schedule of Income and Expenses by Service 2.2\n3) Australian Accounting Standards (AAS) including applicable interpretations Schedule of Assets and Liabilities by Service 2.3\n4) Where appropri\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- urces from the MHC, Balance at the end of period - -\nhence were not affiliated bodies.\n(a) Established under section 16(1)(b) of FMA.\nIn addition, Mental Health MHC has three affiliated bodies as determined by the Treasurer pursuant to Section 60(1)(b) of the Financial Management Act 2006 in 2015/16 financial year.\n9.9 Remuneration of auditors\nMental Health Tribunal is a government administered body that received administrative support from, but is not subject to operational control by the MHC. It is funded by parliamentary appropriation of\nRe\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Auditor General Act 2006\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 21\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Auditor+General+Act+2006\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- with the Australian Auditing Standards. My responsibilities under those standards are further described in\nthe Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of my report.\nI am independent of the Commission in accordance with the Auditor General Act 2006 and the relevant ethical requirements of the Accounting\nProfessional & Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) (the\nCode) that are relevant to my audit of the financial statements. I ha\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- ontinued existence of the Commission.\nPage 2 of 6\n96 | MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2020–21\n\n[page 97]\nAuditor General’s Opinion of\nFinancial Statements and KPIs\nAuditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements\nAs required by the Auditor General Act 2006, my responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements. The objectives of my audit\nare to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to\nfraud or error, and to\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- Act 2006, the\nTreasurer’s Instructions and other relevant written law.\nPage 3 of 6\nMENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2020–21 | 97\n\n[page 98]\nAuditor General’s Opinion of\nFinancial Statements and KPIs\nAuditor General’s responsibilities\nAs required by the Auditor General Act 2006, my responsibility as an assurance practitioner is to express an opinion on the suitability of the\ndesign of the controls to achieve the overall control objectives and the implementation of the controls as designed. I conducted my engagement\nin accordance wit\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- sioner is responsible for identifying key performance indicators that are relevant and\nappropriate, having regard to their purpose in accordance with Treasurer’s Instruction 904 Key Performance Indicators.\nAuditor General’s responsibilities\nAs required by the Auditor General Act 2006, my responsibility as an assurance practitioner is to express an opinion on the key performance\nindicators. The objectives of my engagement are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the key performance indicators are relevant\nand appropriate to assist\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- that the evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my opinion.\nMy independence and quality control relating to the reports on controls and key performance indicators\nI have complied with the independence requirements of the Auditor General Act 2006 and the relevant ethical requirements relating to\nassurance engagements. In accordance with ASQC 1 Quality Control for Firms that Perform Audits and Reviews of Financial Reports and Other\nFinancial Information, and Other Assurance Engagements, the Office of t\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Mental Health Act 2014\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 19\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Mental+Health+Act+2014\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/priorities-index.html`\n- `pages/structure.html`\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/nmh_sp_bilateral_agreement_wa.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/Mental-Health-Workforces-Capability-Framework.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2026-2031.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- he next five years.\nFind out more\nThe Commission was established by the Governor in Executive Council under section 35 of the\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nand is the agency principally assisting the Minister for Mental Health in the administration of the\nMental Health Act 2014\nand the\nAlcohol and Other Drugs Act 1974\n.\nThe Mission, Vision and Values reflect the Commission’s way of working, and strengthen the alignment to the individual and community outcomes we seek to achieve.\nOur Vision\nWestern Australians lead healthy and ful\n Source: `pages/priorities-index.html`\n- ge\nScrolling to\nMental Health Act 2014 Training Courses\nScrolling to\nMental Health Professional Online Development Program\nThe Mental Health Commission (Commission) encourages individuals and organisations to access accredited mental health training programs.\nMental Health Act 2014 Training Courses\nThe Mental Health Act 2014 Training Courses are online learning programs aimed at people employed in the mental health sector in Western Australia, and others working with the Mental Health Act 2014.  The below training courses are availabl\n Source: `pages/structure.html`\n- aining Courses\nScrolling to\nMental Health Professional Online Development Program\nThe Mental Health Commission (Commission) encourages individuals and organisations to access accredited mental health training programs.\nMental Health Act 2014 Training Courses\nThe Mental Health Act 2014 Training Courses are online learning programs aimed at people employed in the mental health sector in Western Australia, and others working with the Mental Health Act 2014.  The below training courses are available:\nMental Health Act 2014 Training for Clini\n Source: `pages/structure.html`\n- ccredited mental health training programs.\nMental Health Act 2014 Training Courses\nThe Mental Health Act 2014 Training Courses are online learning programs aimed at people employed in the mental health sector in Western Australia, and others working with the Mental Health Act 2014.  The below training courses are available:\nMental Health Act 2014 Training for Clinicians\nMental Health Act 2014 Training for Consumers and Carers\nMental Health Act 2014 Training for Referring Practitioners\nMental Health Act 2014 Training for Transport Off\n Source: `pages/structure.html`\n- ining Courses\nThe Mental Health Act 2014 Training Courses are online learning programs aimed at people employed in the mental health sector in Western Australia, and others working with the Mental Health Act 2014.  The below training courses are available:\nMental Health Act 2014 Training for Clinicians\nMental Health Act 2014 Training for Consumers and Carers\nMental Health Act 2014 Training for Referring Practitioners\nMental Health Act 2014 Training for Transport Officers.\nFind out more\n\nFor any queries regarding this training please\n Source: `pages/structure.html`\n\n### Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 10\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Salaries+and+Allowances+Act+1975\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 10,000 - 760,210,000 721,687,000 ( 38,523,000)\nIncome from other public sector entities 4,394,947 5,101,680\nRoyalties for Regions Fund - Capital 9.10 7,061,000 8,663,000 Amount Authorised by Other Statutes\nReturn of Royalties for Regions Fund 4.1 (44,000) - - Salaries and Allowances Act 1975 809,000 - 809,000 809,000 -\nPayment to Department of Communities - Royalties for Regions capital 9.10 (6,909,000) ( 6,419,467)\nRoyalties for Regions Fund - Recurrent 4.1 15,321,000 16,454,000 Total appropriations provided to deliver services 761,019,000 - 761\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- e 2021\n2021 2021 2021 2021\nSupplementary\nBudget Funding Revised Budget Actual Variance\n$ $ $ $ $\nDelivery of Services\nItem 55 Net amount appropriated to deliver services 760,210,000 - 760,210,000 721,687,000 ( 38,523,000)\nAmount Authorised by Other Statutes\n- Salaries and Allowances Act 1975 809,000 - 809,000 809,000 -\nTotal appropriations provided to deliver services 761,019,000 - 761,019,000 722,496,000 ( 38,523,000)\nCapital\nItem 124 Capital appropriations 4,103,000 - 4,103,000 4,103,000 -\nAdministered Transactions\nAdministered grants, subsidie\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- appropriation received during the period: Assets transferred out\nReturn of Royalties for Regions Fund (44,000) -\nAmount appropriated to deliver services 721,687,000 710,012,000\nAmount authorised by other statutes: Total resources received 1,888,825 1,969,238\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975 809,000 809,000\nTotal service appropriation received 722,496,000 710,821,000 Royalties for Regions Fund\nRegional Community Services Account 15,321,000 16,454,000\nCommonwealth service agreement funding from State Pool Account during the period:\nTotal income fr\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- 23\n2023 2023 2023 2023 2023\nSupplementary\nBudget Funding Revised Budget Actual Variance\n$ $ $ $ $\nDelivery of Services\nItem 52 Net amount appropriated to deliver services 938,899,000 - 938,899,000 913,272,000 (25,627,000)\nAmount Authorised by Other Statutes\n- Salaries and Allowances Act 1975 813,000 - 813,000 813,000 -\nTotal appropriations provided to deliver services 939,712,000 - 939,712,000 914,085,000 (25,627,000)\nCapital\nItem 130 Capital appropriations 18,443,000 - 18,443,000 16,654,298 (1,788,702)\nAdministered Transactions\nAdministered gran\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- s to the Financial Statements\nFor the year ended 30 June 2023\n2023 2022\n4.1 Income from State Government $ $\nService appropriation received during the period:\nAmount appropriated to deliver services 913,272,000 821,359,000\nAmount authorised by other statutes:\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975 813,000 811,000\nTotal service appropriation received 914,085,000 822,170,000\nCommonwealth service agreement funding from State Pool Account during the period:\nNational Health Reform Agreement 338,032,395 298,568,840\nAs from 1 July 2012, activity based funding\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Australian Accounting Standards, the Financial Management Act 2006\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 9\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Australian+Accounting+Standards%2C+the+Financial+Management+Act+2006\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ements are:\n• based on proper accounts and present fairly, in all material respects, the operating results and cash flows of the Mental Health\nCommission for the year ended 30 June 2021 and the financial position at the end of that period\n• in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the Financial Management Act 2006 and the Treasurer’s Instructions.\nPage 1 of 6\n7th Floor Albert Facey House 469 Wellington Street Perth MAIL TO: Perth BC PO Box 8489 Perth WA 6849 TEL: 08 6557 7500\nMENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2020/21 | 95\n\n[page 96]\nAuditor General’s Opinion of\nFi\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- appropriate to provide a basis for my opinion.\nResponsibilities of the Commissioner for the financial statements\nThe Commissioner is responsible for:\n• keeping proper accounts\n• preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the Financial\nManagement Act 2006 and the Treasurer’s Instructions\n• such internal control as it determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material\nmisstatement, whether due to fraud or error.\nIn preparing the financial statements, the Commis\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- ements are:\n based on proper accounts and present fairly, in all material respects, the operating results and cash flows of the Mental Health Commission\nfor the year ended 30 June 2022 and the financial position at the end of that period\n in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the Financial Management Act 2006 and the Treasurer’s Instructions.\nPage 1 of 6\n7th Floor Albert Facey House 469 Wellington Street Perth MAIL TO: Perth BC PO Box 8489 Perth WA 6849 TEL: 08 6557 7500\nAnnual Report 2021–22 79\n\n[page 80]\nFinancial Statements\nBasis for opinion\nI conducted my audi\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- appropriate to provide a basis for my opinion.\nResponsibilities of the Commissioner for the financial statements\nThe Commissioner is responsible for:\n keeping proper accounts\n preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the Financial\nManagement Act 2006 and the Treasurer’s Instructions\n such internal control as it determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material\nmisstatement, whether due to fraud or error.\nIn preparing the financial statements, the Commis\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- ements are:\n• based on proper accounts and present fairly, in all material respects, the operating results and cash flows of the Mental Health Commission for\nthe year ended 30 June 2023 and the financial position at the end of that period\n• in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the Financial Management Act 2006 and the Treasurer’s Instructions.\nPage 1 of 6\n7th Floor Albert Facey House 469 Wellington Street Perth MAIL TO: Perth BC PO Box 8489 Perth WA 6849 TEL: 08 6557 7500\nAnnual Report 2022–23 55\nOverview Operational Agency Key Disclosures and Certified KPIs Govern\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Alcohol and Other Drugs Act 1974\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Alcohol+and+Other+Drugs+Act+1974\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/priorities-index.html`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2026-2031.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- re\nThe Commission was established by the Governor in Executive Council under section 35 of the\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nand is the agency principally assisting the Minister for Mental Health in the administration of the\nMental Health Act 2014\nand the\nAlcohol and Other Drugs Act 1974\n.\nThe Mission, Vision and Values reflect the Commission’s way of working, and strengthen the alignment to the individual and community outcomes we seek to achieve.\nOur Vision\nWestern Australians lead healthy and fulfilling lives.\nOur Mission\nLeading and tr\n Source: `pages/priorities-index.html`\n- alth.\nthan $1.2 billion per annum\nof mental health, alcohol and The Commission is the agency principally\nassisting the Minister for Mental Health in the\nother drug services, while\nadministration of the Mental Health Act 2014\nleading the transformation and the Alcohol and Other Drugs Act 1974. The We are committed\nrequired across the system to accountable authority of the Commission is the to improving\nbetter meet the needs of the Mental Health Commissioner, Ms Maureen Lewis. outcomes for all\nWe are guided by the WA State Priorities for Western Au\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- Group Alcohol and Other Drug Advisory Board\nThe Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG) provides expert The Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board (AODAB) was established\nadvice grounded in lived experiences and human rights to the JLG. pursuant to s.14 of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Act 1974 to provide\nMembers are appointed by the Minister. The group is responsible advice to the Commissioner about matters relevant to performance\nfor ensuring the voices of consumers, familymembers, carers, of functions under section 11 - the functions of the CEO.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- ing further The reforms introduced through the CLMI\nconsultation recommended in the Review Act will significantly improve the treatment\nThe Mental Health Act 2014 (The Act) and the Report, about the use of reasonable force and management of people with mental\nAlcohol and Other Drugs Act 1974 (AOD Act) in certain circumstances under the Act. impairment caused by mental health issues\nare undergoing processes of reform. In April Additionally, the Commission, Department in the justice system.\n2024, the State Government accepted-in- of Health and Heal\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- of people living with a mental\nhealth condition.\n● National Agreement initiatives that promote safety and quality, including the Mutual Recognition of Mental Health Orders and the\nNational Mental Health Information Sharing Framework.\n● Statutory review of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Act 1974 to ensure the Act is contemporary and fit-for-purpose.\n● The Mental Health Act 2014, including legislative amendments, operational enhancements and compliance actions to further\nstrengthen consumer rights and access to culturally appropriate care.\n● The CLMI\n Source: `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2026-2031.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Health Services Act 2016\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Health+Services+Act+2016\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 202\nMore than 12 months after the end of the reporting period 4,355,824 4,153,468\n5,228,575 4,791,872 Metropolitan Health Service was abolished on 1 July 2016 and established 5 Health Services Providers including Health Support Services due to proclamation of Health Services Act 2016. WA Health\ncomprises the Department of Health, East Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, South Metropolitan Health Service, Child and Adolescent Health Service, Health Support\nThe provision of the long service leave liabilities are\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- ry Health Service 126,255,467 119,758,157\nTotal service agreement - WA Health 772,960,840 740,858,202\nMetropolitan Health Service was abolished on 1 July 2016 and established 5 Health Services Providers including Health Support Services due to proclamation of Health Services Act 2016. WA Health\ncomprises the Department of Health, East Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, South Metropolitan Health Service, Child and Adolescent Health Service, Health Support\nServices and WA Country Health Service. Under the MHC Se\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- alth Service 159,210,000 136,234,201\nTotal service agreement - WA Health 966,029,000 853,720,231\nMetropolitan Health Service was abolished on 1 July 2016 and 5 Health Services Providers were established including Health Support Services due to proclamation of Health Services Act 2016. WA\nHealth comprises the Department of Health, East Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, South Metropolitan Health Service, Child and Adolescent Health Service, Health\nSupport Services and WA Country Health Service. Under the MHC Se\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- th Service 171,700,585 159,210,000\nTotal service agreement - WA Health 1,032,857,134 966,029,000\nMetropolitan Health Service was abolished on 1 July 2016 and 5 Health Services Providers were established including Health Support Services due to proclamation of Health Services Act 2016. WA\nHealth comprises the Department of Health, East Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, South Metropolitan Health Service, Child and Adolescent Health Service, Health\nSupport Services and WA Country Health Service. Under the MHC Se\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- 171,700\nDepartment of Health 6,091 -\nTotal service agreement - WA Health 1,180,690 1,032,857\nThe Metropolitan Health Service was abolished on 1 July 2016 and 5 Health Services Providers were established including Health Support Services due to proclamation of Health\nServices Act 2016. WA Health comprises the Department of Health, East Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, South Metropolitan Health Service, Child\nand Adolescent Health Service, Health Support Services and WA Country Health Service. Under the MHC se\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Under the Contaminated Sites Act 2003\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Under+the+Contaminated+Sites+Act+2003\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- sessing the impact of the LSL Act for those casual\nemployees.\nCarrying Surplus Equity Surplus Equity\nThe MHC does not have any pending litigation that are not recoverable from RiskCover insurance at the reporting date.\namount\n$ $ $ $ $ Contaminated sites\n2021 Under the Contaminated Sites Act 2003, the MHC is required to report known and suspected contaminated sites to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER). In accordance with\nthe Act, DWER classifies these sites on the basis of the risk to human health, the environment and environ\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- sufficient reliability at reporting date. We are currently assessing the impact of the LSL Act for those casual\nemployees.\nThe MHC does not have any pending litigation that are not recoverable from RiskCover insurance at the reporting date.\nContaminated sites\nUnder the Contaminated Sites Act 2003, the MHC is required to report known and suspected contaminated sites to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER). In accordance with\nthe Act, DWER classifies these sites on the basis of the risk to human health, the environment and environ\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- and, if quantifiable, are measured at best estimate.\nAt the reporting date, the MHC is not aware of any contingent assets.\nThe MHC does not have any pending litigation that are not recoverable from RiskCover insurance at the reporting date.\nContaminated sites\nUnder the Contaminated Sites Act 2003, the MHC is required to report known and suspected contaminated sites to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER). In accordance\nwith the Act, DWER classifies these sites on the basis of the risk to human health, the environment and environ\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- and, if quantifiable, are measured at best estimate.\nAt the reporting date, the MHC is not aware of any contingent assets.\nThe MHC does not have any pending litigation that are not recoverable from RiskCover insurance at the reporting date.\nContaminated sites\nUnder the Contaminated Sites Act 2003, the MHC is required to report known and suspected contaminated sites to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER). In accordance\nwith the Act, DWER classifies these sites on the basis of the risk to human health, the environment and environ\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- able, are measured at best estimate.\nAt the reporting date, the MHC is not aware of any contingent assets and liabilities.\nThe MHC does not have any pending litigation that are not recoverable from RiskCover insurance at the reporting date.\nContaminated sites\nUnder the Contaminated Sites Act 2003, the MHC is required to report known and suspected contaminated sites to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER). In\naccordance with the Act, DWER classifies these sites on the basis of the risk to human health, the environment and environ\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Criminal Law Mental Impairment Act 2023\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Criminal+Law+Mental+Impairment+Act+2023\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2026-2031.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ory statement for administered items (continued)\nMajor Estimate and Actual (2025) Variance Narratives\n(1) Mental Health Advocacy Service appropriations are $1.172m (16.49%) higher than its estimate due to additional funding received for office fitouts and the Criminal Law Mental\nImpairment Act 2023 (CLMI) received at the Mid Year Review (MYR).\n(2) Services received are $0.297m (16.88%) higher than its estimate primarily due to an increase relating to corporate services received from MHC, services received from the State\nSolicitors Office and an increase\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- cy Response\ncommence imminently, the progressive\nServices (CTER Project) will provide the\nimplementation of the Liquor Control\nframework for public specialist community\nAct 1988, and the implementation of the\nmental health and emergency response\nCriminal Law (Mental Impairment) Act 2023.\ntowards a more sustainable system, and\n10 Discussion Paper - Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Strategy 2025-2030\n\n[page 11]\nCurrent context\nNational reforms ● Increasing demand and workforce\nshortfall – a national data and information\nmonitoring proj\n Source: `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pages.jsonl`\n- e private sector and\nthe non-government sector.\nThe transformation of mental health services through the Graylands\nReconfiguration Program will continue to be a key future focus,\nincluding preparing for new forensic mental health beds at the The Criminal Law (Mental Impairment) Act 2023\nGraylands Campus site and associated workforce planning.\n(CLMI Act)36\nMonitoring service demand following the enactment of the Criminal\nLaw (Mental Impairment) Act 2023 (CLMI Act) will continue to ensure Enacted on 1 September 2024, the CLMI Act provides new\n Source: `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2026-2031.pages.jsonl`\n- re focus,\nincluding preparing for new forensic mental health beds at the The Criminal Law (Mental Impairment) Act 2023\nGraylands Campus site and associated workforce planning.\n(CLMI Act)36\nMonitoring service demand following the enactment of the Criminal\nLaw (Mental Impairment) Act 2023 (CLMI Act) will continue to ensure Enacted on 1 September 2024, the CLMI Act provides new legal\nappropriate supports in the community to meet demand. provisions for people who are unfit to stand trial or found not guilty\nby reason of mental impairment in the\n Source: `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2026-2031.pages.jsonl`\n\n### New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=New+Tax+System+%28Goods+and+Services+Tax%29+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- amounts receivable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and responsibilities to make payments for GST have been assigned to the 'Department of Health'. This accounting\nprocedure was a result of application of the grouping provisions of “A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\" whereby the Department of Health became the Nominated Group\n6.5 Payables\nRepresentative (NGR) for the GST Group as from 1 July 2012. The entities in the GST group include the Department of Health, Mental Health MHC, East Metropolitan Health Service, North Me\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- amounts receivable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and responsibilities to make payments for GST have been assigned to the 'Department of Health'. This accounting\nprocedure was a result of application of the grouping provisions of “A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\" whereby the Department of Health became the Nominated Group\nRepresentative (NGR) for the GST Group as from 1 July 2012. The entities in the GST group include the Department of Health, Mental Health MHC, East Metropolitan Health Service, North\nMetropolitan He\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- amounts receivable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and responsibilities to make payments for GST have been assigned to the 'Department of Health'. This accounting\nprocedure was a result of application of the grouping provisions of “A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\" whereby the Department of Health became the Nominated Group\nRepresentative (NGR) for the GST Group as from 1 July 2012. The entities in the GST group include the Department of Health, Mental Health MHC, East Metropolitan Health Service, North\nMetropolitan He\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- amounts receivable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and responsibilities to make payments for GST have been assigned to the 'Department of Health'. This\naccounting procedure was a result of application of the grouping provisions of “A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999\" whereby the Department of Health became the\nNominated Group Representative (NGR) for the GST Group as from 1 July 2012. The entities in the GST group include the Department of Health, Mental Health MHC, East Metropolitan\nHealth Service, North Metropolitan He\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Alcohol and Other Drug Act 1974\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Alcohol+and+Other+Drug+Act+1974\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ry Board\nremuneration (within 2019-20) remuneration\nThe Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory (annual, 2019-20\nsessional, financial year\nBoard, which provides advice to the\nper meeting,\nCommission on matters relevant to section\nhalf day or n/a)\n11 functions of the Alcohol and Other Drug\nAct 1974, reconvened in 2020 with new Chair Emeritus Professor Colleen Hayward Annual 1 July 2020 - present $ 26,453.85\nmembers appointed.\nDeputy Chair Dr Mark Montebello Annual 1 July 2020 - present $ 21,785.05\nMember Dr Rosanna Capolingua Sessional 1 July 2020 – 31\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- July 2020 – present $17,507.60 Drugs Advisory Board,\nwhich provides advice to\nMember Ms Jill Rundle N/A 1 July 2020 – present $0 the Commission on matters\nrelevant to section 11 functions\nMember Ms Miriam Rudd Sessional 1 July 2020 – present $2,572.90 of the Alcohol and Other Drug\nAct 1974, reconvened in 2021\nwith new members appointed.\nMember Ms Julia Stafford Sessional 1 July 2020 – present $3,485.90\nMember Ms Keisha Calyun Sessional 25 January 2021 – present $553.30\nMember Ms Nafiso Mohamed Sessional 7 June 2020 – present $2,572.90\nMember Co\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- ements\n148\n\n[page 149]\nGovernment policy requirements\nBoard and committee remuneration\nAlcohol and Other Drug Advisory Board\nThe Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board, which provides advice to the Commission on matters relevant to section 11 functions of the Alcohol and Other\nDrug Act 1974, reconvened in 2021 with new members appointed.\nPosition Member’s name Type of Period of membership Term of appointment/tenure Base salary/ Gross\nremuneration Sitting fees remuneration\nProfessor Steve\nChair Annual 1 Sept 2022 – 30 June 2023 1 Sept 2022 – 30 A\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Injury Management Act 1981\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Injury+Management+Act+1981\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ission employees\nmanagement system and return to work programs,\nWorkers Compensation and Injury Management Act\ncompleted the recordkeeping awareness training.\nin accordance with the Workers Compensation\n1981.\nThis training provides an understanding of the\nand Injury Management Act 1981. The Injury /\nfundamentals of recordkeeping and employee Our senior leaders recognise that Occupational Rehabilitation Management Policy is available\nresponsibilities in creating, managing and protecting Safety and Health practices are a major contributor for\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- nutes from\n• step challenge\nand proactive injury management in line with the Committee Meetings are made available to\nrequirements of the Workers Compensation and employees on the intranet. The contact details of • salary packaging and superannuation seminars\nInjury Management Act 1981. all Safety and Health Representatives are also (financial wellness)\ncommunicated on the Commission’s intranet and • RU OK? Day and Mental Health Week activities\nOur senior leaders recognise that Occupational\nnoticeboards. and guest speakers\nSafety and Health\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- and return to work programs,\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020 (the WHS Act), employer representatives across the Commission in accordance with the Workers Compensation\nthe Commissioner updated the Work Health and and all health and safety representatives. and Injury Management Act 1981. The Injury /\nSafety Statement of Commitment, setting out The Committee meets bi-monthly to discuss and Rehabilitation Management Policy is available\nthe Commission’s and the Executive Leadership resolve health and safety issues, which includes for employees\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Liquor Control Act 1998\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Liquor+Control+Act+1998\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- with a focus on preventing\nmental health issues and promoting wellbeing.\nAnnual Report 2021–22 39\n\n[page 40]\nKey Achievements\n• Assisted the Chief Health Officer in his reduce the risk of harm from MDMA Participants included paramedics,\nstatutory role in the Liquor Control Act 1998, use. It encouraged the use of harm hospital ED staff, WA Police Force\nreviewing 97 liquor licence applications minimisation strategies and referral to staff and Leavers service provider\nresulting in 21 submissions to the licensing support services if young p\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- en awareness about the potential harms\nadministered on 44 occasions by the associated with the use of nitrous oxide\nWA Police Force. for intoxication.\n• Assisted the Chief Health Officer in his • Developed the soon to be released Western\nstatutory role in the Liquor Control Act 1998, Australian Mental Wellbeing Guide to help\nreviewing 124 liquor licence applications improve community understanding and\nresulting in 32 submissions to the licensing provide practical examples of activities that\nauthority seeking to minimise harm or can be pu\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- ade in\nalcohol harms, the Office collaborates with the Chief Health Officer the harm minimisation submissions, 11 were partially consistent, one\n(CHO) to support and elevate the harm minimisation aspects of the was a loss, and two applications were withdrawn.\nLiquor Control Act 1998 and other associated legislation. As part\nof the approach, the CHO makes submissions regarding options to\nreduce potential harm from high risk liquor licence applications.\nIn 2024-25, of 108 liquor licence applications reviewed, the CHO made\n35 submissions to\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### State Records Act 2000\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=State+Records+Act+2000\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- utside of the prescribed period.\nwe are proactive about removing any barriers that with a disability, engaged through a Disability\nRecordkeeping plans\nmay exclude people from accessing information, Employment Agency\nservices, facilities, events and employment The State Records Act 2000 (the Records Act)\nMulticultural Plan\nopportunities within the Commission. The DAIP was established to standardise statutory record\nis available to members of the public through The Commission’s Multicultural Plan 2021 was keeping practices for every governmen\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- cess includes independent\n168 Annual Report 2021–22\n\n[page 169]\nOther legal requirements\nCompliance with public sector Recordkeeping plans access information regarding recordkeeping\nresponsibilities at home and continued to deliver\nstandards and ethical codes\nThe State Records Act 2000 (the Act) was virtual EDRMS and Recordkeeping training.\nPursuant to section 31(1) of the Public Sector established to standardise statutory record The Information Management Team continued\nManagement Act 1994, the Commission fully keeping practices for every\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- n preparing\ngovern best practice recordkeeping across\nfor new legislation dealing with Privacy and\nThe Commission encourages ethical\nthe agency. The Commission is compliant\nResponsible Information Sharing.\nbehaviour and reporting of instances\nwith s.28 of the State Records Act 2000,\nof misconduct so they can be managed with our existing Recordkeeping Plan being The anticipated legislation is set to\nappropriately. approved in 2019. A review of the Plan is reform personal privacy protections and\nOur Code of Conduct guides employee being u\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### WA Mental Health Act 2014\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=WA+Mental+Health+Act+2014\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ting development of new and enhanced services, Strategic Policy\nwhile working to align stakeholders across the system.\nOffice of the\n• Responsible for managing policy for mental health and AOD, driving ongoing\nCommissioner implementation and evaluation of the WA Mental Health Act 2014. System Wide Insights\n• Works closely with the CMOMH to strategically influence development of\n• Sets the strategic p h o e l a ic lt i h e s a , n r d e g A u O la D ti . o ns, laws and government approaches in relation to mental System Engagement\ndirection\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- very in all areas of business, and\n• Manages policy for mental health and AOD, Commission to build on its leadership role across\ndriving ongoing implementation and evaluation ○ Managing the delivery of treatment the mental health and AOD sector to lead\nof the WA Mental Health Act 2014. services in the Next Step & Integrated system-wide focus and reform.\nClinical Services, and delivery of support\n• Works closely with the Chief Medical Officer\nThe Commission also provided support to three\nservices through the programs we\nMental Health to str\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- e and\nfor mental health and AOD, and improve\nsupports system integration.\noutcomes for the West Australian community,\n• Has a key role engaging with clinical\nincluding the ongoing implementation and\nstakeholders, Non-Government Organisations\nevaluation of the WA Mental Health Act 2014.\n(NGO), consumers and carers to drive system\n• Works closely across the Commission and\nimprovement and service integration.\nwith external stakeholders to strategically\ninfluence the development of policies,\nregulations, laws and government approaches\nin relat\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Work Health and Safety Act 2020\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Work+Health+and+Safety+Act+2020\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/Mental-Health-Workforces-Capability-Framework.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- feel supported and engaged. for raising and managing workplace health and appropriate and has in place a documented injury\nTo demonstrate this commitment in light of the safety issues. The WHS Committee comprises management system and return to work programs,\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020 (the WHS Act), employer representatives across the Commission in accordance with the Workers Compensation\nthe Commissioner updated the Work Health and and all health and safety representatives. and Injury Management Act 1981. The Injury /\nSafety Statement of\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- ncy and type of lived or living\nexperience needs to be factored into the work design and\nrecruitment to support the worker’s wellbeing. Workplace\nadjustments and reasonable allowances are standard\npractice as required in alignment with legislation such as\nthe Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA).\nExecutive Summary WA Mental Health Workforces Section 1 Section 2 Appendix A References\nCapability Framework summary Features of the WA Mental Health Occupation-specific\nWA Mental Health Workforces Capability Framework | 55\nWorkforces Capability Framewo\n Source: `strategies/Mental-Health-Workforces-Capability-Framework.pages.jsonl`\n\n### AOD Mental Health Act 2014\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=AOD+Mental+Health+Act+2014\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- , the agency principally assisting the Minister for Mental Health (Minister)\nCommission and the Drug and Alcohol Office amalgamated, and the Minister for Preventative Health in the administration of the\nestablishing an integrated approach to mental health and AOD Mental Health Act 2014 (Act) and the Alcohol and Other Drugs Act 1974\nservice delivery for Western Australia (WA). On 1 July 2024, the (AOD Act). The accountable authority of the Commission is the Mental\nCommission established a dedicated Office of Alcohol and Other Health Commissi\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Acronyms ACCOs Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations Communities Department of Communities Act Mental Health Act 2014\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Acronyms+ACCOs+Aboriginal+Community+Controlled+Organisations+Communities+Department+of+Communities+Act+Mental+Health+Act+2014\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Agency Helping Western Significant issues Financial Certified Key Statutory Glossary Acronyms 153\nand Other Drugs performance Australians lead healthy impacting statements Performance information\nand fulfilling lives the Commission Indicators 153\n\n[page 154]\nAcronyms\nACCOs Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations Communities Department of Communities\nAct Mental Health Act 2014 CTSER Community Treatment, Support and Emergency\nResponse\nADMHSS Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Support Service\nDHW Department of Housing and Works\nAHCWA Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia\nDACAS Drug and Alcohol Clinical Advisory Service\nAODAB Al\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Alcohol and Community Mental Health Treatment Other Drugs Act 1974\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Alcohol+and+Community+Mental+Health+Treatment+Other+Drugs+Act+1974\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ntion and early\nimplementation of the outcomes of the\nintervention, and psychosocial supports.\nstatutory review of the Mental Health\n● Contemporary hospital, forensic and\nAct 2014, the commencement of the\ncommunity-based supports - the\nstatutory review of the Alcohol and\nCommunity Mental Health Treatment\nOther Drugs Act 1974 which is due to\nServices, including Emergency Response\ncommence imminently, the progressive\nServices (CTER Project) will provide the\nimplementation of the Liquor Control\nframework for public specialist community\nAct 1988, and the implementation of the\nmental\n Source: `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Chief Health Officer in the Liquor Control Act 1988\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Chief+Health+Officer+in+the+Liquor+Control+Act+1988\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ork plan, the\nOffice of Alcohol and Other Drugs (Office)\nwill consider approaches to reduce\nstigma and discrimination in relation to\nalcohol and other drug use.\n● Monitoring and investigating high risk\nliquor licence applications in alignment\nwith role of the Chief Health Officer in the\nLiquor Control Act 1988.\n● Work underway to amend the Western\nAustralian Medicines and Poisons\nRegulations 2016 to ban access to nitrous\noxide for domestic use due to serious\nharm associated with it being used for\nintoxication.\n● Public education programs, including Think\nMental Hea\n Source: `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Commission’s Management Act 1994\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Commission%E2%80%99s+Management+Act+1994\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- des\nincluding publication development. As part of\nthis, Strategic Communications promotes the\nThe Disability Access and Inclusion Plan Pursuant to section 31(1) of the Public Sector\nWestern Australian Accessibility Guidelines\n2022-2026 (DAIP) demonstrates the Commission’s Management Act 1994, the Commission fully\nto staff and feedback is provided to ensure\ncommitment to ensuring we are proactive about complied with the public sector standards, the\nadherence to those standards.\nremoving any barriers that may exclude people Western Australian Code\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Emergency Response CLMI Act Criminal Law (Mental Impairment) Act 2023\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Emergency+Response+CLMI+Act+Criminal+Law+%28Mental+Impairment%29+Act+2023\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2026-2031.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Monitoring Plans\nNDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme\nCADS Community Alcohol and Drug Services\nSEWB Social and Emotional Wellbeing\nCaLD Culturally and Linguistically Diverse\nCTSER Community Treatment, Support and\nEmergency Response\nCLMI Act Criminal Law (Mental Impairment) Act 2023\nStrategic Pillars What this means for Making a meaningful\nDeveloping What is Where are Where are\n117 Introduction regional and remote difference to people Conclusion Appendices\nthe Strategy wellbeing? we now? we heading?\nWestern Australia and communities\n\n[pa\n Source: `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2026-2031.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Framework Review Agency Capability Review SUSD Step Up/Step Down Review Report Statutory Review of the Mental Health Act 2014\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Framework+Review+Agency+Capability+Review+SUSD+Step+Up%2FStep+Down+Review+Report+Statutory+Review+of+the+Mental+Health+Act+2014\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- l and Other Drug Strategy\nCommittee 2025-2030\nMCAP Multicultural Action Plan SUC Sobering Up Centre\nNDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme Suicide Western Australian Suicide Prevention Framework\nPrevention 2021-2025\nOffice Office of Alcohol and Other Drugs Framework\nReview Agency Capability Review SUSD Step Up/Step Down\nReview Report Statutory Review of the Mental Health Act 2014 WA Western Australia\nRPH Royal Perth Hospital WA MVP Western Australian Model for Violence Prevention\nSEG Senior Executive Group WOW Strong Spirit Strong Mind: Ways of Working\nSEWB Social and Emotional Wellbeing\nWho areA wnenual ReOpffiocret o2f0 A2lc4o-h2o5l\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Health Advisory Council CLMI Criminal Law (Mental Impairment) Act 2023\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Health+Advisory+Council+CLMI+Criminal+Law+%28Mental+Impairment%29+Act+2023\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- and Abbreviations\nAOD Alcohol and Other Drugs HSP Health Service Provider\nCaLD Culturally and Linguistically Diverse ICAMHS Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health\nService\nCAP Conciliation Action Plan\nMHAC Mental Health Advisory Council\nCLMI Criminal Law (Mental Impairment) Act 2023\nMHEC Mental Health Executive Committee\nCLO Community Liaison Officer\nMHLS Mental Health Leads Subcommittee\nCMC Community Mental Health Alcohol and\nOther Drug Council Regional Regional Aboriginal Suicide Prevention\nPlans Plans\nDACAS Drug and Alcohol Clinical A\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Mental Health Commission Mental Health Commission Mental Health Training On This Page Scrolling to Mental Health Act 2014\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Mental+Health+Commission+Mental+Health+Commission+Mental+Health+Training+On+This+Page+Scrolling+to+Mental+Health+Act+2014\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/structure.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Mental Health Training | Mental Health Commission\n\nMental Health Commission\nMental Health Training\nOn This Page\nScrolling to\nMental Health Act 2014 Training Courses\nScrolling to\nMental Health Professional Online Development Program\nThe Mental Health Commission (Commission) encourages individuals and organisations to access accredited mental health training programs.\nMental Health Act 2014 Training Course\n Source: `pages/structure.html`\n\n### Mental Health Commission and the Drug and Act 2014\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Mental+Health+Commission+and+the+Drug+and+Act+2014\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- he agency principally\nthat facilitates the delivery that places the individual and their recovery assisting the Minister for Mental Health in\nat the centre of its focus. On 1 July 2015, the the administration of the Mental Health\nof more than $1.3 billion per\nMental Health Commission and the Drug and Act 2014 and the Alcohol and Other Drugs\nannum of mental health,\nAlcohol Office amalgamated, establishing Act 1974. The accountable authority of\nalcohol and other drug (AOD) an integrated approach to mental health the Commission is the Mental Health\nand AOD service de\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Mental Health First Aid Officers and Injury Management Act 1981\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Mental+Health+First+Aid+Officers+and+Injury+Management+Act+1981\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- outline our commitment to safety and health to its appropriate and has in place a documented injury • a comprehensive Employee Assistance\nemployees. management system and return to work programs, Program\nin accordance with the Workers Compensation • in-house Mental Health First Aid Officers\nand Injury Management Act 1981. The Injury /\n• webinars and materials to support mental\nRehabilitation Management Policy is available\nwellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic\nfor employees and managers to access via the\n• provision of the EAP MyMentalFitness App\nCommission’s intranet.\n• prov\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Mental Impairment) Act 2023\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Mental+Impairment%29+Act+2023\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- n including\nconsultation liaison services and transitional\nand the Alcohol Interlock Scheme; and\nservices for children exiting youth detention.\n● Transitional support for people as they\nThe implementation of the Criminal Law return to the community following\n(Mental Impairment) Act 2023 (CLMI) and detention.\nassociated funding commenced on 1\nFuture focus may be directed to improving\nSeptember 2024 and will provide increased\nand strengthening forensic alcohol and other\noptions for people supervised under CLMI,\ndrugs services and responses, in\n Source: `strategies/MHAOD-Strategy-2025-2030-Discussion-Paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Occupational+Safety+and+Health+Act+1984\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ivities were held\nCommission has developed and implemented safety and health representatives. The Committee to enhance employee wellbeing:\nsafe systems and work practices in line with the meets bi-monthly to discuss and resolve health • influenza vaccinations\nOccupational Safety and Health Act 1984. These and safety issues, which includes reviewing\n• health checks\nsystems and practices provide early intervention accidents, incidents and hazards. Minutes from\n• step challenge\nand proactive injury management in line with the Committee Meetings are made av\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Office of Mental Act 2014\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Office+of+Mental+Act+2014\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/Mental-Health-Workforces-Capability-Framework.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- A Mental Health Workforces Capability Framework\n14 Workforces Capability Framework workforce capabilities\n\n[page 15]\nAuthorised Mental Health Practitioners\nIn Western Australia, the AMHPs have additional responsibilities in\nclinical practice as defined by the Office of\nMental Act 2014 (the Act)\nthe Chief Psychiatrist and associated robust\nprovides for the treatment, continuing professional development and\nsupervision requirements in addition to those\ncare, support and protection\nrequired through occupation or service\nof people who have a m\n Source: `strategies/Mental-Health-Workforces-Capability-Framework.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Project (CTER) Health Act 2014\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Project+%28CTER%29+Health+Act+2014\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 67\n\n[page 68]\nKey Achievements\nProcesses Graylands Reconfiguration and Community Mental Health\nForensic Taskforce (GRAFT) Treatment Services and\nEmergency Response Services\nStatutory review of the Mental The GRAFT’s purpose is to oversee planning and\nProject (CTER)\nHealth Act\n\n_…truncated, open the .md file for the full content._", "global_initiatives_md": null, "strategy": { "reporting_period": "2024-25", "corporate_plan_period": "2025-26", "vision": "Western Australians lead healthy and fulfilling lives. [AR p.10]", "vision_source_page": 10, "purposes": "Leading and transforming mental health and alcohol and other drug systems that empower people in health and wellbeing. [AR p.10]", "purposes_source_page": 10, "how_we_deliver": "We speak up, for ourselves and for others, when we see something that does not seem right. We support engagement and participation at all levels. We listen deeply, are reflective and open to feedback. We are open, honest and trustworthy. [AR p.10]", "how_we_deliver_source_page": 10, "government_priorities": [ { "text": "Improved mental health and wellbeing", "source_page": 25 }, { "text": "Reduced incidence of use and harm associated with alcohol and other drug use", "source_page": 25 }, { "text": "Accessible, high quality and appropriate mental health and alcohol and other drug treatments and supports", "source_page": 25 } ], "outcomes": [ { "name": "Outcome 1: Improved mental health and wellbeing", "description": "The percentage of the population with high or very high levels of psychological distress at a level placing them at risk.", "key_activities": [ "Prevention", "Hospital Bed-Based Services", "Community Bed-Based Services", "Community Treatment", "Community Support" ], "source_page": 25 }, { "name": "Outcome 2: Reduced incidence of use and harm associated with alcohol and other drug use", "description": "The percentage of the population aged 16 years and over reporting recent use of alcohol and illicit drugs 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"measure": "Percentage of the population receiving public clinical mental health care or alcohol and other drug treatment", "target": "≥3.7%", "source_page": 25 } ], "kpi_results_2024_25": [ { "code": "CCE01", "measure": "Percentage of the population with high or very high levels of psychological distress", "result": "21.2%", "status": "Not achieved", "source_page": 28 }, { "code": "CCE02", "measure": "Percentage of the population aged 16 years and over reporting recent use of alcohol at a level placing them at risk", "result": "36.4%", "status": "Not achieved", "source_page": 28 }, { "code": "CCE03", "measure": "Percentage of the population aged 16 years and over reporting recent use of illicit drugs", "result": "12.2%", "status": "Not achieved", "source_page": 28 }, { "code": "CCE04", "measure": "Rate of hospitalisation for alcohol and other drug use", "result": "848.1", "status": "Achieved", "source_page": 28 }, { "code": "CCE05", "measure": "Readmissions to acute specialised mental health inpatient services within 28 days of discharge", "result": "14.4%", "status": "Not achieved", "source_page": 28 }, { "code": "CCE06", "measure": "Percentage of post-discharge community care within seven days following discharge from acute specialised mental health inpatient services", "result": "87.7%", "status": "Achieved", "source_page": 28 }, { "code": "CCE07", "measure": "Percentage of closed alcohol and other drug treatment episodes completed as planned", "result": "69.8%", "status": "Not achieved", "source_page": 28 }, { "code": "CCE08", "measure": "Percentage of the population receiving public clinical mental health care or alcohol and other drug treatment", "result": "2.7%", "status": "Not achieved", "source_page": 28 } ], "_source_urls": { "annual_report_url": "https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/2025/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf", "corporate_plan_url": "" } }, "ideas": [ { "entity_id": "S-WA-048", "entity_name": "Mental Health Commission", "folder_name": "Mental-Health-Commission", "category": "Citizen Services", "scale": "small", "title": "Plain-language service pages and proactive status updates", "idea": "Rewrite high-volume pages and letters into plain language, add status notifications, and measure contact reduction.", "quote": "[pages 16,17,18,19,20]\ncer\nSystem Development Operations\nCorporate Services Mental Health\nStrategic Policy\nProcurement\nSystem Engagement\nSystem Wide Performance\nPrevention Services Assets and Infrastructure\nSafe and Healthy Settings\nStrategic Commissioning and Strategic Management Public Education and Health Promotion Programs\nService Development\nService Provision\nPlanning and Improvement\nAudit and Risk Management\nTreatment Services Finance\nPeople and Culture\nInformation and Technology\nAlcohol and Drug Support Services\nPerformance\nService Development\nService Provision\nClinical Services\nNext Step Drug and Alcohol Services\nClinical Services\nIntegrated Clinical Service\nCommunity 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