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[AR p.3]", "Strengthening the consumer recovery pathway", "Deepening our connections and partnerships", "Fostering a balance between upholding the rights of consumers and managing the risk they may pose to the community", "Advancing research, education, and innovation" ], "watch_terms": [ "Cumulative capacity expansion", "Reduction in restrictive practices" ], "avoid_claiming_without_evidence": [] }, "review_note": "" }, "strategy_brief_md": "# Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health — Strategy Brief\n\n**Reporting period**: 2024-25\n**Corporate plan in force**: 2025-26\n**Annual Report**: [2024-25](https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)\n\n## Vision\n\n> Meaningful lives led safely. [AR p.3](https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=3) [CP p.3]\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> Empower recovery for all Victorians living with mental illness who are at risk of entering, or have entered the justice system, to lead safe and meaningful lives free from offending. [AR p.3](https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=3) [CP p.3]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> By supporting consumers to lead meaningful lives safely through effective treatment, rehabilitation, and person-centred care, we not only promote individual wellbeing but also contribute to safer outcomes for the broader community. [AR p.4](https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=4) [CP p.4]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- Strengthening the consumer recovery pathway [CP p.4]\n- Deepening our connections and partnerships [CP p.4]\n- Fostering a balance between upholding the rights of consumers and managing the risk they may pose to the community [CP p.4]\n- Advancing research, education, and innovation [CP p.4]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: Safe and meaningful lives\nSupporting individuals to lead safe and meaningful lives by providing effective treatment, rehabilitation, and person-centred care, while promoting individual wellbeing and contributing to safer outcomes for the community. [AR p.4](https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=4) [CP p.4]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Effective treatment\n- Rehabilitation\n\n### Outcome 2: Accessible and quality forensic mental health services\nDelivering accessible and high-quality forensic mental health services across the state, including secure treatment orders, custodial supervision orders, and community-based services, to meet the needs of individuals at risk of offending due to mental illness. [AR p.4](https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=4) [CP p.4]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Secure treatment orders\n- Custodial supervision orders\n- Community-based services\n\n### Outcome 3: Research and innovation\nDriving innovation through academic collaboration and research to strengthen therapeutic interventions and advance the forensic mental health evidence base. [AR p.4](https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf#page=4) [CP p.4]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Academic collaboration\n- Research\n\n## Values and principles\n\n- Responsiveness\n- Hope in recovery\n- Connected care\n- Impartiality\n- Accountability\n- Respect\n- Human Rights\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 | Cumulative capacity expansion | Increase secure inpatient capacity | |\n| CCE02 | Reduction in restrictive practices | Reduce violence, aggression, and restrictive practices in forensic mental health settings | |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Cumulative capacity expansion | Increased secure inpatient capacity through TEH expansion | Achieved | |\n| CCE02 | Reduction in restrictive practices | Implementation of Safewards Secure to reduce violence, aggression, and restrictive practices | Partially achieved | |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:50:20.736156+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-VIC-026\n**Entity type**: Statutory Authority\n**Jurisdiction**: VIC\n**Portfolio**: Health\n**Website**: https://www.forensicare.vic.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 | 5 |\n| pages | 5 |\n| strategies | 6 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- [Page 3]\nContents\nForeword 4\nOur vision, purpose, strategic directions and responsibilities 6\nWho we are\nOur Services 8\nHow we fit with the Victorian Mental Health and Justice Systems 10\nStrategic Direction 1 – Consumer Recovery Pathway\nPriorities\nOutcomes 12\nStrategic Direction 2 – Connections and Partnerships\nPriorities\nOutcomes 16\nStrategic Direction 3 - Workplace of Choice\nPriorities\nOutcomes 18\nStrategic Direction 4 – Research, Education and Innovation\nPriorities\nOutcomes 20\nEnablers 22\nOur changing environment 24\nOur appreciation and thanks 26\nForensicare I Strategic Plan 2021-26 3\n Source: `strategies/Forensicare-Strategic-Plan-2021-26.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Forensicare-Strategic-Plan-2021-26.pdf)`\n- Part A: Strategic priorities\nTable 6: Strategic priorities 2019-2020\nGoals Strategies Deliverables Outcomes\nBetter health Better health Review our education and training Complete\nprograms provided to both staff\nA system geared Reduce statewide risks\nand third parties\nto prevention as\nBuild healthy neighbourhoods\nmuch as treatment\nStrengthen links with the Centre Complete\nHelp people to stay healthy\nEveryone for Mental Health Learning\nunderstands Target health gaps\ntheir own health\nAchieve the objectives of the Forensic In progress\nand risks\nLeave Panel Reform Project, including\nTo be reprioritised\nIllness is detected improved consumer participation in,\nin 2020-21 due\nand managed early and experience of, forensic leave\nto COVID-19\n|panel processes\nHealthy\nneighbourhoods\nPrioritise the physical health of Complete\nand communities\nconsumers consistent with the “Equally\nencourage healthy\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Victorian_Institute_of_Forensic_Mental_Health_Annual_Report_2019-20_Final_ZBvJvjg5.pdf)`\n- [Page 63]\nFORENSICARE ANNUAL REPORT 2020-21 63\nHealth Service Performance Priorities\nPart A: Strategic priorities\nObjectives Deliverables Outcomes\nMaintain robust COVID-19 View and update our Forensicare COVID-19 Completed\nreadiness and response prioritizing Management Plan in line with changing needs\nthe safety of consumers, carers, and CHO directives.\nstaff and the community.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- Legislation Requirements Page\nMinisterial Directions\n11\nReport of Operations\nCharter and purpose\nFRD 22 Manner of establishment and the relevant Ministers 17\nFRD 22 Purpose, functions, powers and duties 8\nFRD 22 Nature and range of services provided 11\nFRD 22 Activities, programs and achievements for the reporting period 29\nFRD 22 Significant changes in key initiatives and expectations for the future 4\nManagement and structure\nFRD 22 Organisational structure 25\nFRD 22 Workforce data/employment conduct principles 33\nFRD 22 Occupational Health and Safety 36\nFinancial information\nFRD 22 Summary of financial results for the year 62\nFRD 22 Significant changes in financial position during the year 62\nFRD 22 Operational and budgetary objectives and performance against objectives 52\nFRD 22 Subsequent events 128\nFRD 22 Details of consultancies under $10,000 56\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/victorian-institute-of-forensic-mental-health-forensicare-annual-report-2023-24.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- Board to fulfil its corporate governance and oversight\nMatthew was previously an independent adviser on the responsibilities in relation to Forensicare’s financial\nForensicare Board’s Quality and Safety committee. reporting, internal control structure, legal and regulatory\ncompliance, risk management systems, and the internal\nand external audit functions.\n__Finance Committee\nThe Finance Committee’s role is to assist the Board to\nfulfil its financial governance responsibilities including\ncompliance with the requirements of the Financial\nManagement Act 1994 and the Standing Directions under\nthat Act issued by the Minister for Finance.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/victorian-institute-of-forensic-mental-health-forensicare-annual-report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- The Audit and Risk Committee’s role is to assist the\nBoard to fulfil its corporate governance and oversight\nPeople and Culture Committee\nresponsibilities in relation to Forensicare’s financial\nreporting, internal control structure, legal and regulatory The purpose and role of the People and Culture\ncompliance, risk management systems, and the internal Committee is to oversee and advise the Board on the\nand external audit functions. effectiveness of Forensicare’s people-related policies,\nframeworks and strategies to ensure the health, safety\nQuality and Safety Committee and wellbeing of employees.\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Victorian_Institute_of_Forensic_Mental_Health_Annual_Report_2019-20_Final_ZBvJvjg5.pdf)`\n- [Page 37]\nForensicare Annual Report 2019-20\n37\nMETROPOLITAN PORT PHILLIP RAVENHALL\nREMAND CENTRE PRISON CORRECTIONAL CENTRE\n32 417\nadmissions to the admissions to Ballerrt Yeram-boo-ee\nSt Paul’s Unit Forensic Mental Health Service\n896 703\noccasions of service reception assessments\n(outpatients)\n419\noutpatient intensive\ncase management\n*Expanded service at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre\nIn December 2019, Forensicare services at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC) were expanded to include\nresponsibility for all reception screening and at-risk services.\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Victorian_Institute_of_Forensic_Mental_Health_Annual_Report_2019-20_Final_ZBvJvjg5.pdf)`\n- Legislation Requirement Page\nreference\nCharter and purpose\nFRD 22H Manner of establishment and the relevant ministers 14\nFRD 22H Purpose, functions, powers and duties 14\nFRD 22H Initiatives and key achievements 10\nFRD 22H Nature and range of services provided 8\nManagement and structure\nFRD 22H Organisational structure 20\nFinancial and other information\nFRD 10A Disclosure index 64\nFRD 11A Disclosure of ex-gratia expenses n/a\nFRD 21C Responsible person and executive officer disclosures 74\nFRD 22H Application and operation of Protected Disclosure 2012 65\nFRD 22H Application and operation of Carers Recognition Act 2012 65\nFRD 22H Application and operation of Freedom of Information Act 1982 64\nCompliance with building and maintenance provisions\nFRD 22H 64\nof Building Act 1993\nFRD 22H Details of consultancies over $10,000 68\nFRD 22H Details of consultancies under $10,000 68\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Victorian_Institute_of_Forensic_Mental_Health_Annual_Report_2019-20_Final_ZBvJvjg5.pdf)`\n- [Page 24]\nECNANREVOG\n24\nKelvyn Lavelle (Independent Board Advisor) Finance Committee\nRetired on 2 March 2023 The Finance Committee’s role is to assist the Board to\nfulfil its financial governance responsibilities including\nKelvyn has over 20 years’ experience in the public\ncompliance with the requirements of the Financial\ninfrastructure market.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- With significant\nAudit and Risk Committee\nprogress made on these projects since establishment,\nThe Audit and Risk Committee’s role is to assist the during the financial year this Committee was\nBoard to fulfil its corporate governance and oversight disbanded and the responsibilities of this Committee\nresponsibilities in relation to Forensicare’s financial were transferred to the Finance Committee.\nreporting, internal control structure, legal and regulatory\ncompliance, risk management systems, and the\ninternal and external audit functions.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2022-23.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- Part A: Strategic priorities\nTable 6: Strategic priorities 2019-2020\nGoals Strategies Deliverables Outcomes\nBetter health Better health Review our education and training Complete\nprograms provided to both staff\nA system geared Reduce statewide risks\nand third parties\nto prevention as\nBuild healthy neighbourhoods\nmuch as treatment\nStrengthen links with the Centre Complete\nHelp people to stay healthy\nEveryone for Mental Health Learning\nunderstands Target health gaps\ntheir own health\nAchieve the objectives of the Forensic In progress\nand risks\nLeave Panel Reform Project, including\nTo be reprioritised\nIllness is detected improved consumer participation in,\nin 2020-21 due\nand managed early and experience of, forensic leave\nto COVID-19\n|panel processes\nHealthy\nneighbourhoods\nPrioritise the physical health of Complete\nand communities\nconsumers consistent with the “Equally\nencourage healthy\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Victorian_Institute_of_Forensic_Mental_Health_Annual_Report_2019-20_Final_ZBvJvjg5.pdf)`\n- [Page 63]\nFORENSICARE ANNUAL REPORT 2020-21 63\nHealth Service Performance Priorities\nPart A: Strategic priorities\nObjectives Deliverables Outcomes\nMaintain robust COVID-19 View and update our Forensicare COVID-19 Completed\nreadiness and response prioritizing Management Plan in line with changing needs\nthe safety of consumers, carers, and CHO directives.\nstaff and the community.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- [Page 61]\nForensicare Annual Report 2019-20\nGoals Strategies Deliverables Outcomes\nSpecific Supporting vulnerable patients Develop and implement a Rainbow In progress\n2019-2020 project action plan To be reprioritised\nPartner with patients to develop\npriorities in 2020-21 due\nstrategies that build capability within\nto COVID-19\n(mandatory) the organisation to address the health\nneeds of communities and consumers\nDevelop and implement an In progress\nat risk of poor access to health care.\naction plan to respond to the To be reprioritised\nneeds of culturally and linguistically in 2020-21 due 61\nto COVID-19\ndiverse (CALD) consumers across\nthe organisation\nSupporting Aboriginal Develop and implement a In progress\ncultural safety Reconciliation Action Plan To be reprioritised\nin 2020-21 due\nImprove the health outcomes of\nto COVID-19\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Victorian_Institute_of_Forensic_Mental_Health_Annual_Report_2019-20_Final_ZBvJvjg5.pdf)`\n- The Cultural Reform Evaluation report showed that\n• Expansion of quarterly professional development while work remains to be done across the organisation,\nworkshops for Health and Safety Representatives culture is improving across Forensicare, with\nand the Employee Support Network, benefitting survey results showing slight improvements in key\nover 40 ESN and 30 HSRs in building supportive psychometric outcome measures.\ncapabilities.\n• Monthly training in Psychological First Aid, Strategic Direction 4:\nincluding a new program addressing Recognizing\nResearch, education\nand Responding to Burnout for staff, alongside a\ndedicated manager module. and innovation\n• Introducing new support services: Proactive\nEmployee Assistance Program, Proactive Workplace\nResearch aligned with our strategic priorities\nSupport, and a tiered triage system for staff\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nContents\nForeword 4\nOur vision, purpose, strategic directions and responsibilities 6\nWho we are\nOur Services 8\nHow we fit with the Victorian Mental Health and Justice Systems 10\nStrategic Direction 1 – Consumer Recovery Pathway\nPriorities\nOutcomes 12\nStrategic Direction 2 – Connections and Partnerships\nPriorities\nOutcomes 16\nStrategic Direction 3 - Workplace of Choice\nPriorities\nOutcomes 18\nStrategic Direction 4 – Research, Education and Innovation\nPriorities\nOutcomes 20\nEnablers 22\nOur changing environment 24\nOur appreciation and thanks 26\nForensicare I Strategic Plan 2021-26 3\n Source: `strategies/Forensicare-Strategic-Plan-2021-26.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Forensicare-Strategic-Plan-2021-26.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\nDiversity, Equity & Inclusion action plan August 2022\nStrategic Direction One: Consumer recovery pathway\nAction Action Item Relevant Relevant DEI Relevant Year/s of action delivery/implementation Objective Measurement Owner Partner/s\n# Strategic Supporting Principle NSQHS\n2022- 2023- 2024- 2025- 2026-\nPriority Plan/s\n2023 2024 2025 2026 2027\n1.1 Outcome: Consumers and their carers/families/supporters report improvement in their experience of service.\n Source: `strategies/DEI-Action-Plan-2022_25.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DEI-Action-Plan-2022_25.pdf)`\n- GAF, Vineland, activities of\nannual strategic priorities. choice daily living etc) and screenings\nEnsure consumer’s needs *Ensure access to are used to identify a range of\n(such as: disability supports, appropriate recovery consumer needs\ntrauma and experience of focussed programs *External expertise engaged,\nviolence, cultural *Ensure treatments where appropriate, to provide\nengagement, family and and supports are assessments and develop\nother support networks) are provided safely and support strategies e.g.\nidentified and supported. respectfully*Consumer neurodiversity, autism, positive\nUtilise care pathways needs (such as: behaviour support, functional\nmapping to design or re- disability supports, behaviour assessments\ndesign approaches. (Link to literacy level, AOD, *Staff, through external\n1.1.4, 1.2.1, 4.1.1, 4.2.1, trauma and supports, interpret and\n4.2.\n Source: `strategies/DEI-Action-Plan-2022_25.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DEI-Action-Plan-2022_25.pdf)`\n- [Page 12]\nDiversity, Equity & Inclusion action plan August 2022\nStrategic Direction 2: Connections and partnerships\nAction Action Item Relevant Relevant DEI Relevant Year(s) of action delivery/implementation Objective Measurement Owner Partner/s\n# Strategic supporting Principle NSQHS\n2022- 2023 2024 2025 2026\nPriority plans\n2023 2024 2025 2026 2027\n2.1 Outcome: Consumers, carers, their families and supporters can access forensic mental health services when they need them.\n Source: `strategies/DEI-Action-Plan-2022_25.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DEI-Action-Plan-2022_25.pdf)`\n- [Page 20]\nDiversity, Equity & Inclusion action plan August 2022\nStrategic Direction 3: Workplace of choice\nAction Action Item Relevant Relevant DEI Principle Relevant NSQHS Year(s) of action delivery/implementation Objective Measurement Owne Partner/s\n# Strategic supportin r\n2022- 2023 2024- 2025 2026-\nPriority g plans\n2023 - 2025 - 2027\n2024 2026\n3.1 Outcome: Lived Experience workforce is embedded across Forensicare at all levels of leadership.\n Source: `strategies/DEI-Action-Plan-2022_25.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DEI-Action-Plan-2022_25.pdf)`\n- [Page 60]\nStatement of Priorities 2019 – 2020\nGoals Strategies Deliverables Outcomes\nSpecific Supporting the mental Implement the recommendations In progress\n2019-2020 health system of the seclusion review at TEH To be reprioritised\npriorities in 2020-21 due\nImprove service access to mental\nto COVID-19\n(mandatory) health treatment to address the\nphysical and mental health needs\nof consumers.\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Victorian_Institute_of_Forensic_Mental_Health_Annual_Report_2019-20_Final_ZBvJvjg5.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- [Page 66]\n66 STATEMENT OF PRIORITIES\nHigh Quality and Safe Care\nKey Performance Measure Target Result\nInfection prevention and control\nCompliance with the Hand Hygiene Australia program 83% 84.3%\nPercentage of healthcare workers immunised for influenza 90% 81.1%\nPatient experience\nVictorian Healthcare Experience Survey – percentage of positive 95% 75%*\npatient experience responses (TEH and CFMHS)\nMental Health\nRate of seclusion events relating to an adult acute mental health admission ≤ 10/1,000 40.3\noccupied bed\ndays\nPercentage of adult acute mental health inpatients who have a post-discharge 80% 70%\nfollow-up within seven days\nTimely Access to Care\nKey Performance Measure Target Result\nTimely access to care\nNumber of male security patients admitted to acute units at Thomas Embling Hospital ≥ 80 151\nPercentage of male security patients admitted to Thomas Embling Hospital within 100% 56.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- [Page 67]\nFORENSICARE ANNUAL REPORT 2020-21 67\nEffective Financial Reporting\nKey Performance Measure Target Result\nOperating result ($m) Break even $26k\nAverage number of days to pay trade creditors 60 days 59.4 days\nAdjusted current asset ratio 0.7 or 3% 0.87\nimprovement\nfrom health\nservice base\ntarget\nActual number of days available cash, measured on the last day of each month.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- [Page 57]\nFORENSICARE ANNUAL REPORT 2022-23 57\nHealth service performance priorities\nTable 14: Health service performance priorities\nHigh quality and safe care\nKey Performance Measure Target Result\nInfection prevention and control\nCompliance with the Hand Hygiene Australia program 85% 87%\nPercentage of healthcare workers immunised for influenza 92% 97%\nPatient experience\nPercentage of adult patients who reported positive experiences 95% 79%\n(Thomas Embling Hospital)\nPercentage of adult patients who reported positive experiences 95% N/A\n(Community Forensic Mental Health Service)\nPercentage of consumers reporting a ‘very good’ or ‘excellent’ 80% 73%\nexperience of care in the last 3 months or less\nPercentage of mental health consumers reporting they ‘usually’ 90% 91%\nor ‘always’ felt safe using this service\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 58]\n32\n–\n2202\nSEITIROIRP\nFO\nTNEMETATS\n58\nTimely access to care\nKey Performance Measure Target Result\nEmergency care\nNumber of male security patients admitted to Thomas Embling Hospital Male 120 135\nAcute Units – Security\nPercentage of male Security Patients admitted to Thomas Embling Hospital 80% 12%\nwithin 7 days of certification\nPercentage of male security patients discharged from Thomas Embling Hospital 80% 30%\nto a correctional centre within 21 days\nPercentage of male security patients discharged within 7 days of becoming 80% 56%\na civil client\nEffective financial reporting\nKey Performance Measure Target Result\nOperating result ($m) $0.00 $0.00\nAverage number of days to pay trade creditors 60 days 43.4 days\nAdjusted current asset ratio 0.7 or 3% improvement 0.99\nfrom health service\nbase target\nActual number of days available cash, measured 14 days 34.8 days\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 50]\n50___\n__ Health service\nperformance priorities\nTable 16 – Health service performance priorities\nHigh quality and safe care\nKey Performance Measures Target Result\nInfection prevention and control\nCompliance with the Hand Hygiene Australia program 85% 85%\nPercentage of healthcare workers immunised for influenza 94% 98%\nMental Health Patient Experience1\nPercentage of consumers who rated their overall experience of care\n80% 34%\nin the last 3 months as positive\nPercentage of consumers reporting they ‘usually’ or ‘always’ felt safe\n90% 59%\nusing this service\nPercentage of families/carers reporting a ‘very good’ or ‘excellent’ Not Available due\n80%\noverall experience of the service to low participation\nPercentage of families/carers who report they ‘always’ or ‘usually’ Not Available due\n90%\nfelt their opinions as a carer were respected to low participation\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/victorian-institute-of-forensic-mental-health-forensicare-annual-report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- [Page 51]\n___51\nForensicare Annual Report 2023-24\nTimely access to care\nKey Performance Measure Target Result\nEmergency care\nNumber of male security patients admitted to Thomas Embling Hospital\n≥80 130\nMale Acute Units – Security\nPercentage of male Security Patients admitted to Thomas Embling Hospital\n80% 13%\nwithin 7 days of certification\nPercentage of male security patients discharged from Thomas Embling Hospital\n80% 31%2\nto a correctional centre within 21 days\nPercentage of male security patients discharged within 7 days of becoming\n80% 75%2\na civil client\n2 Forensicare sourced data.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/victorian-institute-of-forensic-mental-health-forensicare-annual-report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- [Page 52]\n52___\nEffective financial reporting\nKey Performance Measure Target Result\nOperating result ($m) ($14.43) ($15.84)\nAverage number of days to pay trade creditors 60 days 62.854\nAdjusted current asset ratio 0.7 0.73\nActual number of days available cash, measured on the last day of each month.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/victorian-institute-of-forensic-mental-health-forensicare-annual-report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- [Page 26]\n50 FORENSICARE 51\nANNUAL REPORT\n2024-25\nStrong governance, leadership and culture Reporting against the Statement of Priorities\n– Part C\nKey performance measure Target Result\nOrganisational culture\nPeople matter survey – Percentage of staff with an overall positive\n80% 59%\nresponse to safety culture survey questions\nActivity reporting\n2024-2025 activity achievement\nTimely access to care Funding type ($’000)\nKey performance measure63 Target Result Acute admitted\nOther admitted 8,451\nInfection prevention and control\nMental health and drug services\nPercentage of male security patients admitted to TEH within seven days\n80% 16%\nof recommendation for compulsory treatment Mental health ambulatory 36,946\nPercentage of male security patients discharged from TEH to a Mental health inpatient – available bed days 63,244\n80% 30%\ncorrectional centre within 21 days\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [pages 26,27,28,29]\nunding 2,082\ncorrectional centre within 28 days\nTotal funding 117,841\nAdditional investment 6,000\nEffective financial management Total 123,841\nKey performance measure Target Result\n* T he data included in this annual report was accurate at the time of publication and is subject to\nOperating result ($M) 0.00 2.1 validation by official sources from the DH.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- 14 days 11.47\nVariance between forecast and actual net result from transactions (NRFT) for the Variance ≤ Not\ncurrent financial year ending 30 June. $250,000 achieved\n3 T he 2023-24 SoP issued included an operating result target deficit of ($11.43m).\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/victorian-institute-of-forensic-mental-health-forensicare-annual-report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- 0.7 or 3% improvement from\nAdjusted current asset ratio 0.64\nhealth service base target\nVariance between forecast and actual net result 5% movement in Achieved\nfrom transactions (NRFT) for the current financial forecast revenue and\nyear ending 30 June expenditure forecasts\n6 The department acknowledges that Forensicare is unlikely to meet these key performance measures in 2024-\n25 due to the continuing high demand for Forensicare services.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- In 2018-19, we achieved 83 per cent compliance, The increase in uptake at TEH is most likely\nexceeding the Department of Health and Human the result of having a qualified immunisation\nServices (DHHS) annual target of 80 per cent. nurse (from our existing staff) ‘roving’ as well as\nproviding fixed immunisation clinics throughout\nRate of healthcare worker the flu vax campaign (April-July).\n Source: `other-pdfs/FC31-Quality-of-Care-2019-FA-WEB.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/FC31-Quality-of-Care-2019-FA-WEB.pdf)`\n- [Page 63]\nForensicare Annual Report 2019-20\nTimely access to care Target Result\nNumber of male security patients admitted to acute units ≥ 80 114\nat Thomas Embling Hospital\nPercentage of male security patients admitted to Thomas Embling 100% 43%\nHospital within 14 days of certification as requiring compulsory\ntreatment 63\nPercentage of male security patients discharged to prison 75% 68%\nwithin 80 days\nPercentage of male security patients at Thomas Embling Hospital 75% 100%\ndischarged within 21 days of becoming a civil patient\nEffective financial management Target Result\nOperating result ($m) 0.0% -0.3%\nAverage number of days to pay creditors 60 days 69 days\nAdjusted current asset ratio 0.7 or 3% 0.9\nimprovement\nfrom health\nservice asset\nbase target\nForecast number of days available cash 14 days 20.2\nActual number of days available cash each month 14 days 20.2\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Victorian_Institute_of_Forensic_Mental_Health_Annual_Report_2019-20_Final_ZBvJvjg5.pdf)`\n- [pages 63,64,65,66]\ns requiring compulsory\ntreatment 63\nPercentage of male security patients discharged to prison 75% 68%\nwithin 80 days\nPercentage of male security patients at Thomas Embling Hospital 75% 100%\ndischarged within 21 days of becoming a civil patient\nEffective financial management Target Result\nOperating result ($m) 0.0% -0.3%\nAverage number of days to pay creditors 60 days 69 days\nAdjusted current asset ratio 0.7 or 3% 0.9\nimprovement\nfrom health\nservice asset\nbase target\nForecast number of days available cash 14 days 20.2\nActual number of days available cash each month 14 days 20.2\nVariance between forecast and actual Net result from transactions + / - 0.25 $1,41m\n(NRFT) for the current financial year ending 30 June\n*Due to COVID-19, these surveys have been postponed to the next financial year.\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Victorian_Institute_of_Forensic_Mental_Health_Annual_Report_2019-20_Final_ZBvJvjg5.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $114,298 , $101,138 , $89,540 , $68,200 , $61,706\n, $114,431 | [Page 71]\nForensicare Annual Report 2019-20\nHistorical financial analysis and key financial statistics\nTable 10: Historical financial analysis and key financial statistics\n2020 2019 2018 2017 2016\n$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000\nFinancial performance\nOperating revenue $114,298 $101,138 $89,540 $68,200 $61,706\nOperating expenditure ($114,431) ($100,712) ($87,908) ($68,442) ($61,455)\n71\n($133) $426 $1,632 ($242) $251\nOther gains/(losses) from other\n($417) | `annual-reports/2019-20.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Victorian_Institute_of_Forensic_Mental_Health_Annual_Report_2019-20_Final_ZBvJvjg5.pdf)` |\n| $122,347 , $114,023 , $101,138 , $89,540\n, $122,321, $114,377 | [Page 75]\nFORENSICARE ANNUAL REPORT 2020-21 75\nHistorical Financial Analysis and Key Financial Statistics\nTable 8: Historical financial analysis and key financial statistics\n2021 2020 2019 2018\n$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000\nFinancial performance\nOperating revenue $122,347 $114,023 $101,138 $89,540\nOperating expenditure ($122,321) ($114,377) ($100,712) ($87,908)\n$26 ($354) $426 $1,632\nOther gains/(losses) from other economic flows $1,772 ($417) ($1,322) | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2020-21.pdf)` |\n| $1,000 | Expenditure for capital purpose 7 1 -\nTotal Other Operating Expenses 9,875 7,995\nOther Operating Expenses\nOther operating expenses generally represent the day-to-day running costs incurred in normal operations and\nTotal Operating Expenses 122,392 114,431\ninclude such things as:\n• Fuel, light and power\nDepreciation and amortisation 4.3 4 ,225 3,902\n• Repairs and maintenance\nTotal Non-Operating Expenses 4,225 3,902\n• Other administrative expenses\n• | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2020-21.pdf)` |\n| $0.00 , $0.00 | [Page 58]\n32\n–\n2202\nSEITIROIRP\nFO\nTNEMETATS\n58\nTimely access to care\nKey Performance Measure Target Result\nEmergency care\nNumber of male security patients admitted to Thomas Embling Hospital Male 120 135\nAcute Units – Security\nPercentage of male Security Patients admitted to Thomas Embling Hospital 80% 12%\nwithin 7 days of certification\nPercentage of male security patients discharged from Thomas Embling Hospital 80% 30%\nto a correctional centre w | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2022-23.pdf)` |\n| $20.4m, $19m | The Statement of Priorities achieved a\nNon-salary expenditure increased during the year\nbreak-even operating result, aligning with a budget that\nto $20.4m from $19m in 2021-22 (7%), including\nalso broke even.\nexpenditure related to repair and maintenance (painting\nRevenue of the buildings) and new contracted security services. | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2022-23.pdf)` |\n| $147,832 , $138,337 , $122,347 , $114,023\n, $147,832, $138,295 | [Page 69]\nFORENSICARE ANNUAL REPORT 2022-23 69\nHistorical financial analysis and key financial statistics\nTable 18: Historical financial analysis and key financial statistics\n2023 2022 2021 2020\n$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000\nFinancial performance\nOperating revenue $147,832 $138,337 $122,347 $114,023\nOperating expenditure ($147,832) ($138,295) ($122,321) ($114,377)\nOperating result - $42 $26 ($354)\nOther gains/(losses) from other economic flows ($836) $ | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2022-23.pdf)` |\n| $1,000 | Total Other Administrative Expenses 10,907 10,497\nOther Operating Expenses\nFuel, light, power and water 5 65 6 00\nOther operating expenses generally represent the day-to-day running costs incurred in normal operations and\nRepairs and maintenance 1 ,381 9 54\ninclude such things as:\nMaintenance contracts 4 62 3 77\nExpenditure for capital purpose 1 04 1 7 • Fuel, light and power\nTotal Other Operating Expenses 2,512 1,948 • Repairs and maintenance\n• | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2022-23.pdf)` |\n| $860,000 , $544,726 , $315,274\n, $644,347 , $336,486 , $307,861 | GST)\nTHE INTERCHANGE Management and Leadership\n$860,000 $544,726 $315,274\nGROUP PTY LTD Development Program\nEMPLOYEE MANAGED Human Capital Management (HCM)\n$644,347 $336,486 $307,861\nSERVICES PTY LTD Implementation\nCIRCLE T INDUSTRIES SharePoint Enhancement Program $165,000 $165,000 $0\nTHOMAS DURYEA\nWAN Upgrade Project $155,000 $155,000 $0\nLOGICALIS PTY LTD\nShaping workforce and preparing\nNEU21 PTY LTD $117,700 $117,700 $0\nfor future operating mo | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/victorian-institute-of-forensic-mental-health-forensicare-annual-report-2023-24.pdf)` |\n| $157,975 , $147,832 , $138,337 , $122,347\n, $173,811, $147,832 | [Page 63]\n___63\nForensicare Annual Report 2023-24\n__Historical financial analysis and key financial statistics\nTable 20: Historical financial analysis and key financial statistics\n2024 2023 2022 2021\n$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000\nFinancial performance\nOperating revenue $157,975 $147,832 $138,337 $122,347\nOperating expenditure ($173,811) ($147,832) ($138,295) ($122,321)\n($15,836) - $42 $26\nOther gains/(losses) from other economic flows $1,388 ($836) $37 | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/victorian-institute-of-forensic-mental-health-forensicare-annual-report-2023-24.pdf)` |\n| $396.8M, $281.7M, 40.9 per cent | Net result from transactions 209,477 101,666 38,950 5,547 3,780\nRevenue\nTotal other economic flows 94 1,388 (836) 379 1,772\nTotal income from transactions grew during the year by 40.9 per cent to $396.8M, up from\nNet result 209,571 103,054 38,114 5,926 5,552\n$281.7M in 2023-24. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $116.4m, $111.2m, $14.5m, $18.9m, 4.7 per cent | Revenue Other comments to\nthe Financial Statements\nTotal Income from transactions grew during the year by\n4.7 per cent to $116.4m up from $111.2m in 2018-19. • The cash and cash equivalents balance was $14.5m\nKey increases in the year were due to: down from $18.9m. | `annual-reports/2019-20.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Victorian_Institute_of_Forensic_Mental_Health_Annual_Report_2019-20_Final_ZBvJvjg5.pdf)` |\n| $0.7m | The Institute exercises judgement over whether performance obligations related to these grants are\nmet.\n(i) Government Grant (State) – Operating includes $0.7m funding received to provide for the COVID-19 impact on\nhealth service operations Previous Accounting Policy for 30 June 2019\nGrant income arises from transactions in which a party provides goods or assets (or extinguishes a liability) to the\nImpact of COVID-19 on revenue and income\nInstitu | `annual-reports/2019-20.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Victorian_Institute_of_Forensic_Mental_Health_Annual_Report_2019-20_Final_ZBvJvjg5.pdf)` |\n| $4.9million, $3.2m, $1.7m, $0.6m, $1.1m, 4.9million | [Page 72]\n72 DISCLOSURES\nDetails of Information and Communication\nTechnology Expenditure 2020 – 2021\nThe total ICT expenditure incurred during 2020–21 was $4.9million (excluding GST), with the details\nshown below.\n($ million)\nBusiness as usual (BAU)\nNon-business as usual (non BAU) ICT expenditure\nICT expenditure\n(Total) (Total = operational expenditure Operational Capital\n(excluding GST) and capital expenditure) expenditure (OPEX) expenditure\n(ex | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2020-21.pdf)` |\n| $81.3 million, 81.3 million | 141 sentenced persons to received unit-based mental\nIn the 2023 Victorian State Budget, $81.3 million\nhealth treatment from Forensicare. | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2022-23.pdf)` |\n| $53.2 million, 53.2 million | Forensicare also provides initial mental\nAdditionally, allocated within the 2023 Victorian health reception assessments, at-risk assessments,\nState Budget Forensicare will receive $53.2 million and care within the custodial unit to treat male\nMildura\nfor the stage 3 of Thomas Embling Hospital prisoners experiencing mental ill-health, as well as\nredevelopment. | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2022-23.pdf)` |\n| $26 | [Page 67]\nFORENSICARE ANNUAL REPORT 2020-21 67\nEffective Financial Reporting\nKey Performance Measure Target Result\nOperating result ($m) Break even $26k\nAverage number of days to pay trade creditors 60 days 59.4 days\nAdjusted current asset ratio 0.7 or 3% 0.87\nimprovement\nfrom health\nservice base\ntarget\nActual number of days available cash, measured on the last day of each month. | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2020-21.pdf)` |\n| $0.00 , $0.00 | [Page 58]\n32\n–\n2202\nSEITIROIRP\nFO\nTNEMETATS\n58\nTimely access to care\nKey Performance Measure Target Result\nEmergency care\nNumber of male security patients admitted to Thomas Embling Hospital Male 120 135\nAcute Units – Security\nPercentage of male Security Patients admitted to Thomas Embling Hospital 80% 12%\nwithin 7 days of certification\nPercentage of male security patients discharged from Thomas Embling Hospital 80% 30%\nto a correctional centre w | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2022-23.pdf)` |\n| 31%, 75% | [Page 51]\n___51\nForensicare Annual Report 2023-24\nTimely access to care\nKey Performance Measure Target Result\nEmergency care\nNumber of male security patients admitted to Thomas Embling Hospital\n≥80 130\nMale Acute Units – Security\nPercentage of male Security Patients admitted to Thomas Embling Hospital\n80% 13%\nwithin 7 days of certification\nPercentage of male security patients discharged from Thomas Embling Hospital\n80% 31%2\nto a correctional cent | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/victorian-institute-of-forensic-mental-health-forensicare-annual-report-2023-24.pdf)` |\n| $14.43, $15.84 | [Page 52]\n52___\nEffective financial reporting\nKey Performance Measure Target Result\nOperating result ($m) ($14.43) ($15.84)\nAverage number of days to pay trade creditors 60 days 62.854\nAdjusted current asset ratio 0.7 0.73\nActual number of days available cash, measured on the last day of each month. | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/victorian-institute-of-forensic-mental-health-forensicare-annual-report-2023-24.pdf)` |\n| $250,000 , $11.43m | 14 days 11.47\nVariance between forecast and actual net result from transactions (NRFT) for the Variance ≤ Not\ncurrent financial year ending 30 June. $250,000 achieved\n3 T he 2023-24 SoP issued included an operating result target deficit of ($11.43m). | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/victorian-institute-of-forensic-mental-health-forensicare-annual-report-2023-24.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- [Page 13]\n1 3\nStrategic Plan 2018/19–2020/21\nOUTSTANDING ORGANISATIONAL\nPERFORMANCE\nWe have:\n• continued with activities that focus • provided “respect and responsibility”\non enhancing staff wellbeing (Critical training aimed at reducing and\nIncident Support Management), preventing workplace bullying\nthe Employee Assistance Program • delivered management\nand a staff wellbeing newsletter induction training\n• acknowledged the achievements • delivered an initial training program\nof our disciplines through events (funded by DHHS through the Ice\nsuch as Occupational Therapy Action Plan) to frontline clinicians\nWeek and International Nursing day in the prison and court systems\n• established a working party in managing problems related\nconsisting of Forensicare to the use of ice\noccupational health and safety • trained staff to deliver formal risk\n Source: `strategies/FORENSICARE-Strategic-Plan-2018-19-FINAL.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/FORENSICARE-Strategic-Plan-2018-19-FINAL.pdf)`\n- Recovery interventions *Reduction in episodes of Inpatient\nContinue implementation of *Reduce instances of seclusion\nthe '6-core Strategies' and time spent in *Reduction in seclusion length\nmethodology to reducing seclusion\nrestrictive interventions, *Improve the safe\nusing the SPRINT approach. engagement of\n(Link to 1.1.4, 1.1.5, 4.1.1, patients in treatment\n4.2.1, 4.2.2) and recovery\n1.3 Outcome: Performance against the National Mental Health Performance Framework is strengthened\n1.3.1 Outcome measurement tools 1.3 Strategic Responsive Comprehensive *Monitor and track *HONOS and other measures COO EDCS,\nsuch as the Health of Nation plan ness care consumer progress show overall improvement EDIS,\nOutcome Scale (HONOS) and *Identify areas of *Reporting obligations are met EDPS,\nBehaviour and Symptom focus to prepare or exceeded EDCO,\nIdentification Scale (Basis- consumers for DCS\n Source: `strategies/DEI-Action-Plan-2022_25.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DEI-Action-Plan-2022_25.pdf)`\n- [pages 47,48,49,50]\nteam wellbeing\n• Implemented an Employee Recognition Program\nlearning sessions and a range of other initiatives. to acknowledge the outstanding contribution and\nachievements of staff.\n• Implemented Psychological First Aid training for all\nstaff – over 222 staff completed the training and this\nnumber is increasing.\n• Developed an Employee Support Network to support\nstaff wellbeing in the workplace.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- [Page 59]\nForensicare Annual Report 2019-20\n59\nGoals Strategies Deliverables Outcomes\nBetter access Better access Review current approach to patient Complete\nflow across Thomas Embling Hospital\nCare is always Plan and invest\nand our prison-based services to\nthere when\nUnlock innovation improve access\npeople need it\nProvide easier access\nBetter access to Develop a proposal to improve the Complete\ncare in the home Ensure fair access integration of mental health records\nand community across Forensicare\nPeople are\nconnected to the Implement the DUNDRUM (Dangerous, Complete\nfull range of care Understanding, Recovery and Urgency\nand support Manual) as an assessment and\nthey need planning tool across prisons\nand Thomas Embling Hospital\nThere is equal\nas part of the new model of care\naccess to care\nReview performance indicators specific Complete\nto access flow across Forensicare\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Victorian_Institute_of_Forensic_Mental_Health_Annual_Report_2019-20_Final_ZBvJvjg5.pdf)`\n- This may include identities, cultural - making fair\nbut is not limited to: backgrounds, lived recruitment and\n> A review of gender experience, abilities promotion decisions,\nbalance in leadership roles etc based on merit >\nconsidering representation 41%\nof Aboriginal and Torres - having an equal\nStrait Islanders, culturally chance at promotion\nand linguistically diverse in my organisation >\npeople, people living with 45%\ndisability and LGBTIQA+\npeople. (see also 3.1.1)\n3.2.14 Ensure our consultation 3.2 GEAP/DAP Inclusiveness *Diverse groups *Implementation of COO ED SPP\nprocesses seek the views impacted by projects, Co-Design\nand experiences of diverse actions, policies Framework\ngroups. and/or procedures *Implementation of\nconsulted and views project Management\nconsidered Framework\n3.2.15 Monitor gender and 3.2, 3.1 GEAP/DAP Access & Clinical *Enhance diversity of *Quarterly staff ED\n Source: `strategies/DEI-Action-Plan-2022_25.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DEI-Action-Plan-2022_25.pdf)`\n- [Page 32]\nDiversity, Equity & Inclusion action plan August 2022\n3.2.32 Conduct People Matters 3.2 Strategic All Clinical *Provide an annual > 90% of staff ED\nSurvey annually plan Governance snapshot of culture complete People P&C\n*Enable development Matter Survey\nof strategies to\naddress issues\n*Build positive\nworkplace culture\n3.2.33 Communicate progress of 3.2 DEI All Communicating *Inform staff, visitors *Minimum 6-month ED\nDEI action plan to key for safety etc of progress of progress reporting SPP\nstakeholders including actions. completed by action\nconsumers, their families, *Provide evidence of owner within\ncarers and supporters and how Forensicare is determined\nstaff.\n Source: `strategies/DEI-Action-Plan-2022_25.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DEI-Action-Plan-2022_25.pdf)`\n- We have\nimplemented several initiatives to support staff Health System\nwellbeing and psychological safety including Safe\nPlace, an independent and confidential support and\nWe continued to work with the Department\nadvice service supporting staff concerned about\nof Health on a range of service and system\nunlawful or inappropriate workplace behaviour.\nimprovement initiatives, proactively seeking\nWe delivered the Working Better Together resources engagement and collaboration to support the\nto guide and clarify options available to staff about delivery of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s\ndealing with difficult workplace behaviours and Mental Health System recommendations.\nincreased the size of the Employee Support Network\nConstruction commenced on stages 1 and 2\nto help staff navigate issues by providing kind,\nof the Thomas Embling Hospital expansion and\nconfidential and informal support.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- Wellbeing Program provider, SMG Health, which\noffers a more extensive range of wellbeing program • Implemented a new Leda Professional Development\nsupports, including a critical incident support, training program for managers.\nmanager assist, individual and team wellbeing\n• Implemented an Employee Recognition Program\nlearning sessions and a range of other initiatives. to acknowledge the outstanding contribution and\nachievements of staff.\n• Implemented Psychological First Aid training for all\nstaff – over 222 staff completed the training and this\nnumber is increasing.\n• Developed an Employee Support Network to support\nstaff wellbeing in the workplace.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- [Page 61]\nFFOORREENNSSIICCAARREE AANNNNUUAALL RREEPPOORRTT 22002200--2211 6611\nEnvironmental achievements in 2020–21\n• Implemented polystyrene and soft plastic recycling\n• Replacement plastic straws with paper straws throughout the Thomas Embling Hospital\n• Commenced replacement of fluoro lighting with LED lights\n2017–2018 2018–2019 2019–2020 2020–2021\nWAT E R C O N S U M P T I O N\nWater consumption (L) 14,248 13,775 15,069\nWater reduction goal (L) 13,248 12775 14,069\nV E H I C L E U S E\nKilometres travelled 233,638 163,758 103,975\nTotal tonnes of fleet CO2-e 45 31 19\nT O TA L G R E E N H O U S E G A S E M I S S I O N S\nTotal tonnes of CO2-e 2,821 2,766 2591 2404\nR E C Y C L I N G\nPlastic bottles recycled (240 litre bins) 460 530 520\nPaper recycling (Kg) 3202 2560 2001\nCardboard and paper recycling (4 cubic metres) 52 52 52\nGeneral waste (tonnes) **115 115 116.18\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- [Page 37]\nFORENSICARE ANNUAL REPORT 2022-23 37\nStrategic Direction 3: Summary progress of implementation:\nWorkplace of Choice • 21 actions completed.\n• 15 actions in progress and on track.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- 3.2.24 Develop a pay gap issues 3.1, 3.2 GEAP Access & Clinical *Identify pay gap *Pay gap issues ED\npaper to identify any Equity Governance issues paper completed and P&C\nconcerns and root causes. endorsed by\nExecutive team\n3.2.25 Develop and implement 3.1, 3.2 GEAP Access & Comprehensive *Address pay gap *Strategies to ED\nstrategies and responses to Equity care issues identified address pay gap P&C\naddress pay equity issues issues developed\nand opportunities *Endorsed strategies\nimplemented\n3.2.26 Investigate leave types by 3.1, 3.3 GEAP All Clinical *Address critical *Investigation ED\ngender and workforce type Governance differences in use of completed P&C\n(for example, clinical vs leave that may impact *Strategies to\nnon-clinical, rostered vs on career progression address impacts\nMonday to Friday) for developed\nimpact on career *People Matter\n Source: `strategies/DEI-Action-Plan-2022_25.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DEI-Action-Plan-2022_25.pdf)`\n- [Page 38]\nDiversity, Equity & Inclusion action plan August 2022\n4.2.2 Implement the Model of 1.1, 1.2, MOC/DAP Access & Comprehensive *Improve access to *Reduction in ED PSR COO\nCare in accordance with 4.1 Equity care quality care that restrictive intervention\nannual strategic priorities. address individual *Increase in recovery\nReview use of relevant needs and treatment\nassessment tools and *Provision of recovery engagement\nscreens to ensure a focus and treatment *Program\non: interventions that are advancement and/or\n*understanding a culturally appropriate transition\nperson’s strengths and\nneeds,\n*recognising and\nrespecting each person’s\nunique experiences,\nbeliefs,\norientation, culture,\nvalues, age and abilities.\n(Link to 1.1.4, 1.1.5, 1.2.1,\n4.1.1, 4.2.1)\n4.2.3 Evaluate implementation 4.1, 1.1, MOC Inclusiveness Comprehensive *Ensure objectives of *Evaluation completed ED PSR ED SPP\n Source: `strategies/DEI-Action-Plan-2022_25.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DEI-Action-Plan-2022_25.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- [Page 19]\nForensicare Annual Report 2019-20\nTable 1: Board committee membership as at 30 June 2020\nBoard Audit & Risk Quality & Remuneration Finance People &\nSafety & Nominations Culture\nH A H A H A H A H A H A\n9 (C)\nFeb 20 missed\n1 =\ndue to BRV\n4 = 1 = member\n– leave of 3 =\nKen Lay voting 3 = member\nabsence; 9 4 1 ex 1 1 =\n### 1 = ex officio 1 =\nofficio ex officio\nobserved at ex officio ex officio\nMar 20 whilst 19\nstill on leave\nof absence\nSally Campbell 11 10 6 (C) 6 Obs.\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Victorian_Institute_of_Forensic_Mental_Health_Annual_Report_2019-20_Final_ZBvJvjg5.pdf)`\n- 1\nΔ *\nJenny Roberts @ 5 3 4 4 2 2\nJulie Anderson @ 5 4 2 1\nNote: the attendance by Directors at the April 2020 joint meeting of the Audit and Risk Committee and Quality and Safety\nCommittee are counted in each of their columns.\n^^ Appointed as a Director in November 2019, Forensicare ### T ook leave of absence from 12 January 2020 to 20 April 2020\nnotified in December 2019, first Board meeting February 2020 to undertake work for Bushfire Recovery Victoria (BRV)\n^^^ Ceased Committee membership February 2020 * C ommenced formal meetings as an independent advisor\nof Board and Forensicare from 1 July 2020 – observed at\n++ Appointed in September 2019, Forensicare notified in\nForensicare and Board in June 2020 (took over from Lance).\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Victorian_Institute_of_Forensic_Mental_Health_Annual_Report_2019-20_Final_ZBvJvjg5.pdf)`\n- [Page 21]\nFORENSICARE ANNUAL REPORT 2020-21 21\nTable 1: Board committee membership and attendance as at 30 June 2021\nQuality Remuneration People\nAudit & Risk & Safety & Nominations & Culture\nBoard Committee Committee Committee Finance Committee\nH A H A H A H A H A H A\nKen Lay 11* 10 5x 3 6x 2 3* 3 5x 1 4x 1\nSally Campbell 11 10 5* 5 5 5\nGreg Pullen 11 9 5 5 5 4\nRuth Vine 11 9 6* 6 4 4\nSusan Williams 11 11 5 4 4* 4\nIan Forsyth 11 11 5 5\nJo Flynn 11 11 6 5 3 3 4 4\nWade Noonan 11 11 5 5 3 2\nFrances Sanders 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https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/FC31-Quality-of-Care-2019-FA-WEB.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:35:55.148384+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-VIC-026\n**Jurisdiction**: Victoria\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: 21\n- Unique legislation references found: 65\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 63 |\n| Order | 2 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Mental Health Act 2014\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 56\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Mental+Health+Act+2014\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\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- `other-pdfs/FC03-Quality-Account-Report-2015-16-v6.1-WEB2.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/FC07-QR-Web.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/FC17-FC-Quality-Account-2018-V11-WEB.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/FC31-Quality-of-Care-2019-FA-WEB.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/Quality-of-Care-Report-2013-2014.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- lished in 1997 under the Mental\nHealth Act 1986 and continued under the Mental Health Mildura\nAct 2014. The Minister for Mental Health is the Minister\nresponsible for Forensicare and the forensic mental\nhealth services provided. Forensicare operates under\nthe Mental Health Act 2014 in terms of its treatment of\nconsumers, however, Forensicare also has obligations\nunder the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to\nbe Tried) Act 1997 in respect of consumers placed on\nsupervision orders under that Act.\nForensicare delivers a range of fore\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- program.\nin proceedings and remands, and improve the\nappropriateness of mental health interventions and\nCentre for Forensic Behavioural Science\nreferrals for people appearing before the court.\n• Non-Custodial Supervision Order Consultation As required by the Mental Health Act 2014, Forensicare\nand Liaison Program—this program supervises has responsibility in undertaking research, education,\nthe monitoring and direct treatment of clients placed and training in forensic mental health. Forensicare\non a Non-Custodial Supervision Order unde\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- Chair Chief Executive\nForensicare Board Officer\n26 August 2020 26 August 2020\n\n[page 14]\nGovernance\nG o v e r n a n c e\n14\nForensicare was established in 1997 under section Responsible minister\n117B of the Mental Health Act 1986 (Vic) and continued\nunder the Mental Health Act 2014 (Vic). Our statutory The Victorian Minister for Mental Health is the minister\nfunctions are: responsible for Forensicare and the forensic mental\nhealth services we provide.\n• to provide, promote and assist in the provision of\nforensic mental health and relate\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- d\nand Ms Frances Sanders were appointed to the Board\nrelated services in Victoria\nduring 2019-2020.\n• to promote innovations in the provision of forensic\nmental health and related services in Victoria\n• to perform any other functions conferred on it under\nthe Mental Health Act 2014 or any other Act\n\n[page 15]\nForensicare Annual Report 2019-20\n15\nBoard directors Sally Campbell\nBA, LLB\nAs of the 30 June 2020, Forensicare’s Board comprised\nAppointed on 31 March 2018\nof 9 directors:\nSally is a business leader with extensive executive\nKen D\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- y\n9 0\n1 2\n0 0\n2 2\n\n[page 25]\nForensicare Annual Report 2019-20\nApsley Unit at Thomas Embling\nHospital celebrated their first\nanniversary. Providing short-\nterm psychiatric care for male\nprisoners with an acute mental\nillness who require treatment\n25\nunder the Mental Health Act\n2014, Apsley is the hospital’s\nfirst major expansion since its\nopening in 2000.\nThe Centre for Forensic\nBehavioural Science’s\nThomas Embling Hospital\nDr Ashley Dunne was\ncelebrated its 20th anniversary.\nawarded the 2020\nThe hospital officially opened\nAustralian Ps\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Financial Management Act 1994\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 31\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Financial+Management+Act+1994\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\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- ecognise and\nthank Board Director Sue Williams, who acted as Board\nChair during the current Chair’s leave of absence whilst\nleading Bushfire Recovery Victoria.\n\n[page 13]\nForensicare Annual Report 2019-20\n13\nRecognising our achievements In accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994,\nI am pleased to present the report of operations for\nIn April this year, we celebrated the 20th anniversary Forensicare for the year ending 30 June 2020.\nof Thomas Embling Hospital’s opening. This is an\nenormous milestone for Forensicare and Victoria, as the\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- and Chief Finance and Accounting\nOfficer’s Declaration\nThe attached financial statements for the Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health have been prepared in\naccordance with Direction 5.2 of the Standing Directions of the Assistant Treasurer under the Financial\nManagement Act 1994 , applicable Financial Reporting Directions, Australian Accounting Standards including\nInterpretations, and other mandatory professional reporting requirements.\nWe further state that, in our opinion, the information set out in the Comprehensive Operating Stat\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- ancial report presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial\nposition of the institute as at 30 June 2020 and their financial performance and cash flows\nfor the year then ended in accordance with the financial reporting requirements of Part 7 of\nthe Financial Management Act 1994 and applicable Australian Accounting Standards.\nBasis for I have conducted my audit in accordance with the Audit Act 1994 which incorporates the\nOpinion Australian Auditing Standards. I further describe my responsibilities under that Act and\nthose standards i\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- ne 2020. The report provides users with information about the Institute’s stewardship\nof resources entrusted to it.\n(a) Statement of Compliance\nThese financial statements are general purpose financial statements which have been prepared in accordance\nwith the Financial Management Act 1994 and applicable AASBs, which include interpretations issued by the\nAustralian Accounting Standards Board (AASB). They are presented in a manner consistent with the\nrequirements of AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements.\nThe financial statements also com\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- ments\nVictorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health\nNotes to the Financial Statements for the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2020\nNote 8.2: Responsible Persons Disclosures\nIn accordance with the Ministerial Directions issued by the Assistant Treasurer under the Financial\nManagement Act 1994, the following disclosures are made regarding responsible persons for the reporting\nperiod.\nPeriod\nResponsible Minister:\nThe Honourable Martin Foley, Minister for Mental Health 01/07/2019 - 30/06/2020\nGoverning Board:\nKen Lay AO APM (Chair of the Board) 01/07\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Gender Equality Act 2020\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 20\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Gender+Equality+Act+2020\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- `strategies/DEI-Action-Plan-2022_25.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/Forensicare-Gender-Equality-Action-Plan-2021-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/GEAP-Update-2023_24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- sclosure Index 68\nThank You 14\nBuilding Act 1993 (Vic) 68\nGOVERNANCE 16\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) 68\nResponsible Minister 16\nPublic Interest Disclosures Act 2012 (Vic) 69\nForensicare Board 16\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 (Vic) 69\nBoard Movements 18\nGender Equality Act 2020 (Vic) 70\nBoard Directors 18\nNational Competition Policy 70\nIndependent Board Advisor 19\nLocal Jobs First –\nBoard Committees 20 Victorian Industry Participation Policy 70\nOrganisational Chart 22 Additional Information 70\nExecutive Leadership Team 24 Consultanc\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- Gender Equality Act 2020 Additional Information\n(Vic)\nIn compliance with the requirements of Financial\nReporting Direction (FRD) 22H, the following information\nForensicare complies with its obligations under the\nis retained by the accountable officer and made\nGender Equality Act 2020. As part of the broader\navailable on request to the relevant ministers, members\nobligation to take positive action towards achieving\nof parliament and the public, subject to the provisions\nworkplace gender equality, Forensicare is in the process\nof the Freedo\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- .........18\nBuilding Act 1993 60\nResponsible Minister 20\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 60\nForensicare Board 20\nPublic Interest Disclosures Act 61\nBoard movements 20\nCarers Recognition Act 61\nBoard directors 20\nDisability Act 2006 62\nRetired Board members 22\nGender Equality Act 2020 62\nBoard committees 24\nNational Competition Policy 63\nExecutive Leadership Team 25\nLocal Jobs First – Victorian Industry\nParticipation Policy 63\nOur care at a glance...................................................30\nAdditional information 63\nOur year in re\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- RTT 22002222--2233 4455\n\n[page 46]\nECROFKROW\nRUO\n46\nWorkforce inclusion\nForensicare continues to work towards creating an inclusive working environment where equal opportunity\nand diversity are valued, and reflects the communities we serve consistent with the Gender Equality Act 2020.\nForensicare values staff with non-binary gender identities at all levels across the organisation. We acknowledge that\ndue to historic and current barriers to disclosure of non-binary gender identities, staff may not choose to disclose\nthis information. As a\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- provides a general overview of the legislative\nframework that supports the inclusion of people\nReducing barriers to persons with a disability\nwith disability at Forensicare.\nobtaining and maintaining employment\nPre-employment screening is now in place to help\nGender Equality Act 2020\nus identify how we can best support new staff\ncommencing at Forensicare. This includes health and\nwellbeing assessments. The Gender Equality Act 2020 sets out to promote,\nencourage and facilitate workplace gender equality\nAn extensive review of our Reasonable\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Carers Recognition Act 2012\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 17\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Carers+Recognition+Act+2012\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\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- `other-pdfs/FC03-Quality-Account-Report-2015-16-v6.1-WEB2.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- d other information\nFRD 10A Disclosure index 64\nFRD 11A Disclosure of ex-gratia expenses n/a\nFRD 21C Responsible person and executive officer disclosures 74\nFRD 22H Application and operation of Protected Disclosure 2012 65\nFRD 22H Application and operation of Carers Recognition Act 2012 65\nFRD 22H Application and operation of Freedom of Information Act 1982 64\nCompliance with building and maintenance provisions\nFRD 22H 64\nof Building Act 1993\nFRD 22H Details of consultancies over $10,000 68\nFRD 22H Details of consultancies under $10,000 68\nF\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- financial statements 77\nCompliance with Australian accounting standards and other\nSD 5.2.1(a) 84\nauthoritative pronouncements\nSD 5.2.1(a) Compliance with Ministerial Directions 84\nLegislation\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 64\nProtected Disclosure Act 2012 65\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 65\nLocal Jobs First Act 2003 67\nBuilding Act 1993 64\nFinancial Management Act 1994 77\n\n[page 128]\nGlossary\nG l o s s a r y\n128\nAcute assessment unit A 16-bed unit at the Melbourne Assessment Prison. Currently closed for refurbishment –\nestimated to re-open in\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- pansion 13\nDISCLOSURES 68\nRevitalising Our Culture 14\nDisclosure Index 68\nThank You 14\nBuilding Act 1993 (Vic) 68\nGOVERNANCE 16\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) 68\nResponsible Minister 16\nPublic Interest Disclosures Act 2012 (Vic) 69\nForensicare Board 16\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 (Vic) 69\nBoard Movements 18\nGender Equality Act 2020 (Vic) 70\nBoard Directors 18\nNational Competition Policy 70\nIndependent Board Advisor 19\nLocal Jobs First –\nBoard Committees 20 Victorian Industry Participation Policy 70\nOrganisational Chart 22 Additional I\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- d other information\nFRD 10A Disclosure index 136\nFRD 11A Disclosure of ex gratia expenses 76\nFRD 21C Responsible person and executive officer disclosures 78\nFRD 22H Application and operation of Protected Disclosure 2012 69\nFRD 22H Application and operation of Carers Recognition Act 2012 69\nFRD 22H Application and operation of Freedom of Information Act 1982 68\nCompliance with building and maintenance provisions of Building\nFRD 22H 67\nAct 1993\nFRD 22H Details of consultancies over $10,000 71\nFRD 22H Details of consultancies under $10,000 71\nF\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- financial statements 72\nCompliance with Australian accounting standards and other\nSD 5.2.1(a) 83\nauthoritative pronouncements\nSD 5.2.1(a) Compliance with Ministerial Directions 89\nLegislation\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 68\nProtected Disclosure Act 2012 69\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 69\nVictorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003 70\nBuilding Act 1993 68\nFinancial Management Act 1994 82\n\n[page 138]\n138 GLOSSARY\nG L O S S A R Y\nAcute assessment unit A 16-bed unit at the Melbourne Assessment Prison. Currently closed for refurbishment –\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Freedom of Information Act 1982\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 11\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Freedom+of+Information+Act+1982\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\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- I request Forensicare receives\nare from consumers or their legal representatives\nfor clinical records. Requests for health records\nFreedom of Information Act\ncreated in prison are not within Forensicare’s scope\nand requests for access to these records must be\nThe Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the Act) gives\ndirected to Justice Health.\nmembers of the public a right to apply for access\nto documents held by Forensicare. This comprises\ndocuments both created by Forensicare or supplied to Making an FOI request\nForensicare by an external organisation o\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- f ex-gratia expenses n/a\nFRD 21C Responsible person and executive officer disclosures 74\nFRD 22H Application and operation of Protected Disclosure 2012 65\nFRD 22H Application and operation of Carers Recognition Act 2012 65\nFRD 22H Application and operation of Freedom of Information Act 1982 64\nCompliance with building and maintenance provisions\nFRD 22H 64\nof Building Act 1993\nFRD 22H Details of consultancies over $10,000 68\nFRD 22H Details of consultancies under $10,000 68\nFRD 22H Employment and conduct principles 5\nFRD 22H Information and commu\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- ive Financial Reporting 67\nResponding to the Challenges of COVID-19 13\nState Funding (Modelled Budget) 67\nThomas Embling Hospital Expansion 13\nDISCLOSURES 68\nRevitalising Our Culture 14\nDisclosure Index 68\nThank You 14\nBuilding Act 1993 (Vic) 68\nGOVERNANCE 16\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) 68\nResponsible Minister 16\nPublic Interest Disclosures Act 2012 (Vic) 69\nForensicare Board 16\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 (Vic) 69\nBoard Movements 18\nGender Equality Act 2020 (Vic) 70\nBoard Directors 18\nNational Competition Policy 70\nIndependent Board A\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- a review by the Office of the\nFreedom of Information Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) within\n28 days of receiving a decision letter.\nAct 1982 (Vic)\nThe majority of FOI request Forensicare receives are\nfrom consumers or their legal representatives for\nThe Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the Act) gives clinical records. Requests for health records created\nmembers of the public a right to apply for access in prison are not within Forensicare’s scope and\nto documents held by Forensicare. This comprises requests for access to these records must\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- of ex gratia expenses 76\nFRD 21C Responsible person and executive officer disclosures 78\nFRD 22H Application and operation of Protected Disclosure 2012 69\nFRD 22H Application and operation of Carers Recognition Act 2012 69\nFRD 22H Application and operation of Freedom of Information Act 1982 68\nCompliance with building and maintenance provisions of Building\nFRD 22H 67\nAct 1993\nFRD 22H Details of consultancies over $10,000 71\nFRD 22H Details of consultancies under $10,000 71\nFRD 22H Employment and conduct principles 5\nFRD 22H Information and commu\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 9\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Mental+Health+and+Wellbeing+Act+2022\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/DEI-Action-Plan-2022_25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- are, is the state-wide provider of specialist forensic\nmental health services in Victoria. Forensicare is a statutory\nbody established in 1998 under the Mental Health Act 1986 and\ncontinued under the Mental Health Act 2014. Forensicare will\ncontinue under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, due\nto come into force on 1 September 2023.\nThe Minister for Mental Health is the Minister responsible for\nForensicare and the forensic mental health services provided.\nWe operate under the Mental Health Act 2014 in terms of\ntreatment of consumers and have o\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- riminal and youth justice\nsystems (Recommendation 37).\n\n[page 18]\nECNANREVOG\n18\nGovernance\nForensicare is a statutory body established in 1998 under\nthe Mental Health Act 1986 and continued under the Mental\nHealth Act 2014. Forensicare will continue under the\nMental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, due to come into\nforce on 1 September 2023.\nOur statutory functions are to:\n• Provide, promote and assist in the provision of forensic\nmental health and related services in Victoria.\n• Provide clinical assessment services to courts, the Adult\nParole Board an\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- versees the treatment, care and supervision for\nthe hospital from the justice system under the Crimes\nforensic and civil consumers transitioning from the\n(Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act\nThomas Embling Hospital into the community to\n1997, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022) or the\nensure they are well supported to safely reintegrate.\nSentencing Act 1991. Consumers may also be admitted\n- Non-Custodial Supervision Order Consultation and from the general mental health system under the Mental\nLiaison Program – supervises the monito\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- institutions on projects\nother factors, to improve forensic mental health service provision.\n(5) improve how we prevent inpatient aggression and\nviolence and safely reduce restrictive intervention\nPerform any other functions conferred on it under\nuse, and the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 or any\n(6) help us address co-occurring disorders and other other Act.\nfactors that delay recovery progress.\n“The time I spent with the\npsych’s and the nurses –\nthat had the biggest impact”\nImpacts of services: Consumer feedback\n\n[page 16]\n16___\nCASE STUDY\nSe\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- recovery progress.\n“The time I spent with the\npsych’s and the nurses –\nthat had the biggest impact”\nImpacts of services: Consumer feedback\n\n[page 16]\n16___\nCASE STUDY\nServices and delivering\non our statutory obligations;\nincluding addressing principles\nof the Mental Health and\nWellbeing Act 2022\nSafely Reducing Restrictive Actions implemented to support adoption of ideas\nincluded: An Argyle Unit “Know each other” wall that\nPractices\nintroduces consumers, families and carers to staff\nmembers; establishment of a “Healthy Me” nutrition\nTowards Eliminati\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Mental Health Act 1986\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 6\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Mental+Health+Act+1986\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- u r O r g a n i s a t i o n\n6\nAbout us\nThe Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health, known\nas Forensicare, is the state-wide provider of specialist\nforensic mental health services in Victoria. Forensicare is\na statutory body established in 1997 under the Mental\nHealth Act 1986 and continued under the Mental Health Mildura\nAct 2014. The Minister for Mental Health is the Minister\nresponsible for Forensicare and the forensic mental\nhealth services provided. Forensicare operates under\nthe Mental Health Act 2014 in terms of its treatmen\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- illness.\nThank you.\nKen Lay AO APM Dr Margaret Grigg\nChair Chief Executive\nForensicare Board Officer\n26 August 2020 26 August 2020\n\n[page 14]\nGovernance\nG o v e r n a n c e\n14\nForensicare was established in 1997 under section Responsible minister\n117B of the Mental Health Act 1986 (Vic) and continued\nunder the Mental Health Act 2014 (Vic). Our statutory The Victorian Minister for Mental Health is the minister\nfunctions are: responsible for Forensicare and the forensic mental\nhealth services we provide.\n• to provide, promote and assist\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- [page 6]\n6 OUR ORGANISATION\nAbout Us\nThe Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health, known\nas Forensicare, is the state-wide provider of specialist\nforensic mental health services in Victoria. Forensicare is\na statutory body established in 1997 under the Mental\nHealth Act 1986 and continued under the Mental Health\nAct 2014. The Minister for Mental Health is the Minister\nresponsible for Forensicare and the forensic mental\nhealth services provided. Forensicare operates under\nthe Mental Health Act 2014 in terms of its treatment of\ncon\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- 1\n\n[page 12]\nOur organisation\nAbout us\nThe Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health, known as\nForensicare, is the state-wide provider of specialist forensic\nmental health services in Victoria. Forensicare is a statutory\nbody established in 1998 under the Mental Health Act 1986 and\ncontinued under the Mental Health Act 2014. Forensicare will\ncontinue under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, due\nto come into force on 1 September 2023.\nThe Minister for Mental Health is the Minister responsible for\nForensicare and the forensic m\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- tact with, or at risk of coming into\nand for whom services are not available elsewhere.\ncontact with, the criminal and youth justice\nsystems (Recommendation 37).\n\n[page 18]\nECNANREVOG\n18\nGovernance\nForensicare is a statutory body established in 1998 under\nthe Mental Health Act 1986 and continued under the Mental\nHealth Act 2014. Forensicare will continue under the\nMental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, due to come into\nforce on 1 September 2023.\nOur statutory functions are to:\n• Provide, promote and assist in the provision of forensic\nme\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Administration Act 2004\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Public+Administration+Act+2004\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\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- th the Victorian public\nsector in a manner consistent with other members of the public, e.g. stamp duty and other government fees and\ncharges. Further employment of processes within the Victorian public sector occur on terms and conditions\nconsistent with the Public Administration Act 2004 and Codes of Conduct and Standards issued by the Victorian\nPublic Sector Commission. Procurement processes occur on terms and conditions consistent with the Victorian\nGovernment Procurement Board requirements.\nOutside of normal citizen type transactions with\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- th the Victorian public\nsector in a manner consistent with other members of the public, e.g. stamp duty and other government fees and\ncharges. Further employment of processes within the Victorian public sector occur on terms and conditions\nconsistent with the Public Administration Act 2004 and Codes of Conduct and Standards issued by the Victorian\nPublic Sector Commission. Procurement processes occur on terms and conditions consistent with the HealthShare\nVictoria and Victorian Government Procurement Board requirements.\nOutside of normal citize\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- h other members of the public, e.g. stamp duty and other government fees and\nIan Forsyth Board Member\ncharges. Further employment of processes within the Victorian public sector occur on terms and conditions\nDr Angela Williams Board Member\nconsistent with the Public Administration Act 2004 and Codes of Conduct and Standards issued by the Victorian\nShaun Braybrook Board Member\nPublic Sector Commission. Procurement processes occur on terms and conditions consistent with the HealthShare\nDr Margaret Grigg Chief Executive Officer\nVictoria and Victor\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- th the Victorian public\nsector in a manner consistent with other members of the public, e.g. stamp duty and other government fees and\ncharges. Further employment of processes within the Victorian public sector occur on terms and conditions\nconsistent with the Public Administration Act 2004 and Codes of Conduct and Standards issued by the Victorian\nPublic Sector Commission. Procurement processes occur on terms and conditions consistent with the HealthShare\nVictoria and Victorian Government Procurement Board requirements.\nOutside of normal citize\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- th the Victorian public\nsector in a manner consistent with other members of the public, e.g. stamp duty and other government fees and\ncharges. Further employment of processes within the Victorian public sector occur on terms and conditions\nconsistent with the Public Administration Act 2004 and Codes of Conduct and Standards issued by the Victorian\nPublic Sector Commission. Procurement processes occur on terms and conditions consistent with the HealthShare\nVictoria and Victorian Government Procurement Board requirements.\nOutside of normal citize\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Health Services Act 1988\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Health+Services+Act+1988\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- he Mental Health Act 2014 in terms of\ntreatment of consumers and have obligations under the Crimes\n(Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 (CMIA)\nin respect of consumers placed on supervision orders under that\nAct. We are also defined under the Health Services Act 1988 as\na health or related service, an agency, and have obligations in\nrelation to information sharing for quality and safety purposes.\nForensicare delivers a range of forensic mental health services\nbased on a recovery-oriented mental health framework for\npeople\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- tability agreement between Forensicare and the\nVictorian Minister for Mental Health and is in accordance with section 344 of the Mental Health Act 2014.\nThe content and preparation of the SOP is consistent with sections 40G. 65ZFA, 65ZFB and section 26\nof the Health Services Act 1988.\nThe SOP aligned with the Department of Health Operational Plan 2022-23 and included Forensicare’s contribution\nto the following priorities:\nObjectives Focus and actions\nCare closer to home Supporting people to receive care where they live, Forensicare has un\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- imes (Mental Impairment and\nUnfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 in respect of consumers Forensicare’s primary consumers are:\nplaced on supervision orders under that Act. We are\n• individuals with a mental illness at risk of, or involved in,\nalso defined under the Health Services Act 1988 the justice system\nas a health or related service, an agency, and have\nobligations in relation to information sharing for • individuals who have carried out a criminal offence\nquality and safety purposes. but who have been found not guilty, or unfit to be tri\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- ment between Forensicare and the Victorian Minister\nfor Mental Health and is in accordance with section 344 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2014. The content and\npreparation of the SOP is consistent with sections 40G. 65ZFA, 65ZFB and section 26 of the Health Services Act 1988.\nThe SOP aligned with the Department of Health Operational Plan 2023-24 and included Forensicare’s contribution to\nthe following priorities:\n__Delivering on Forensicare’s SoP\nToward 2025 – Forensicare is ready and able to safely and effectively deliver its ex\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Parliamentary Salaries and Superannuation Act 1968\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Parliamentary+Salaries+and+Superannuation+Act+1968\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2019-20.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- ns\nAnthea Lemphers Acting Executive Director, Community Operations\nThe compensation detailed below is reported in thousand dollars and excludes the salaries and benefits the\nPortfolio Minister receives. The Minister’s remuneration and allowances is set by the Parliamentary Salaries and\nSuperannuation Act 1968 , and is reported within the Department of Parliamentary Services’ Financial Report.\n2020 2019\n$'000 $'000\nCompensation - KMPs\nShort-term Employee Benefits(i) 2 ,066 1 ,795\nPost-employment Benefits 1 77 1 57\nOther Long-term Benefits 78 2 21\nTermination Benefi\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- sk\nLiam Barry Executive Director, Redevelopment & Asset Management\nThe compensation detailed below is reported in thousand dollars and excludes the salaries and benefits the\nPortfolio Minister receives. The Minister’s remuneration and allowances is set by the Parliamentary Salaries and\nSuperannuation Act 1968 , and is reported within the State’s Annual Financial Report.\n2023 2022\n$'000 $'000\nCompensation - KMPs\nShort-term Employee Benefits(i) 3 ,579 3 ,325\nPost-employment Benefits 365 300\nOther Long-term Benefits 221 173\nTermination Benefits - -\nTotal (ii) 4,165 3\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- Liam Barry Executive Director, Redevelopment and Asset Management\nThe compensation detailed below is reported in thousand dollars and excludes the salaries and benefits the\nPortfolio Minister receives. The Minister’s remuneration and allowances is set by the Parliamentary Salaries and\nSuperannuation Act 1968 , and is reported within the State’s Annual Financial Report.\n2024 2023\n$'000 $'000\nCompensation - KMPs\nShort-term Employee Benefits(i) 3 ,429 3 ,579\nPost-employment Benefits 3 34 3 65\nOther Long-term Benefits 2 23 2 21\nTermination Benefits 6 5 -\nTotal (ii) 4\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- 02/2025)\nBen Brown Executive Director, Projects and Infrastructure\nThe compensation detailed below is reported in thousand dollars and excludes the salaries and benefits the\nPortfolio Minister receives. The Minister’s remuneration and allowances is set by the Parliamentary Salaries and\nSuperannuation Act 1968 and is reported within the State’s Annual Financial Report.\n2025 2024\n$'000 $'000\nCompensation - KMPs\nTotal compensation - KMP's (i) 4,343 4,126\n(i) Total remuneration paid to KMPs employed as a contractor during the reporting period through accounts\npayable\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Protected Disclosure Act 2012\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Protected+Disclosure+Act+2012\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- https://ovic.vic.gov.au\n• Documents were released in full in response\nto 61 applications\nProtected Disclosure Act\n• 1 application was received for which no\ndocuments were found\nForensicare complies with its obligations under\n• No applications were denied the Protected Disclosure Act 2012. Forensicare’s\n• No applications were transferred policy and procedure is available to all staff on\nthe Forensicare intranet site and to the public\n• 18 applications had some exemptions applied\nat www.forensicare.vic.gov.au.\nThere were no applications carried\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- ions 5.2\nSD 5.2.2 Declaration in financial statements 77\nCompliance with Australian accounting standards and other\nSD 5.2.1(a) 84\nauthoritative pronouncements\nSD 5.2.1(a) Compliance with Ministerial Directions 84\nLegislation\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 64\nProtected Disclosure Act 2012 65\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 65\nLocal Jobs First Act 2003 67\nBuilding Act 1993 64\nFinancial Management Act 1994 77\n\n[page 128]\nGlossary\nG l o s s a r y\n128\nAcute assessment unit A 16-bed unit at the Melbourne Assessment Prison. Currently closed for refurbis\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- the public.\n• Documents were released in full in response Protected Disclosure Act\nto 40 applications\n2012 (Vic)\n• 0 applications were received for which no\ndocuments were found\nForensicare complies with its obligations under\n• 2 applications were denied the Protected Disclosure Act 2012. Forensicare’s\npolicy and procedure is available to all staff on\n• 0 applications were transferred\nthe Forensicare intranet site and to the public\n• 29 applications had some exemptions applied at www.forensicare.vic.gov.au.\nThere were no applications carried\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- ions 5.2\nSD 5.2.2 Declaration in financial statements 72\nCompliance with Australian accounting standards and other\nSD 5.2.1(a) 83\nauthoritative pronouncements\nSD 5.2.1(a) Compliance with Ministerial Directions 89\nLegislation\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 68\nProtected Disclosure Act 2012 69\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 69\nVictorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003 70\nBuilding Act 1993 68\nFinancial Management Act 1994 82\n\n[page 138]\n138 GLOSSARY\nG L O S S A R Y\nAcute assessment unit A 16-bed unit at the Melbourne Assessment Prison. Curren\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Public+Interest+Disclosures+Act+2012\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 19 13\nState Funding (Modelled Budget) 67\nThomas Embling Hospital Expansion 13\nDISCLOSURES 68\nRevitalising Our Culture 14\nDisclosure Index 68\nThank You 14\nBuilding Act 1993 (Vic) 68\nGOVERNANCE 16\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) 68\nResponsible Minister 16\nPublic Interest Disclosures Act 2012 (Vic) 69\nForensicare Board 16\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 (Vic) 69\nBoard Movements 18\nGender Equality Act 2020 (Vic) 70\nBoard Directors 18\nNational Competition Policy 70\nIndependent Board Advisor 19\nLocal Jobs First –\nBoard Committees 20 Victorian Industry Pa\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- priorities 50\nOur Mission 9 State Funding (Modelled Budget) 52\nOur Values 10 Disclosures 53\nOur Organisation 11 Disclosure index 53\nAbout Us 11 Freedom of Information Act 1982 55\nBuilding Act 1993 55\nOur services and delivering on our statutory\nobligations 12 Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 56\nNational Competition Policy 56\nOur Governance 17\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 56\nResponsible Minister 17\nLocal Jobs First Act 2023 56\nForensicare Board 17\nGender Equality Act 2020 56\nBoard directors 18\nDisability Act 2006 56\nBoard committees 21\nAsset Manage\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- nd procedures available to\nin our governance framework and service delivery.\nstaff on its intranet, and to the public on its website, for\nthe notification of public sector improper conduct and\n__Local Jobs First Act 2023\ncorrupt conduct, which comply with the Public Interest\nDisclosures Act 2012 (Vic). Forensicare’s policy informs\nemployees of their right to report suspected improper __Industry Participation Policy\nand/or corrupt conduct directly to the Independent\nForensicare complies with the Victorian Industry Participation\nBroad-based Anti-Corrup\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- flow statements 66\nFRD 112 Defined benefit superannuation obligations 79\nFinancial instruments – general government entities and public non-\nFRD 114 101\nfinancial corporations\nLegislation\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) (FOI Act) 33\nBuilding Act 1993 33\nPublic Interest Disclosures Act 2012 34\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 34\nLocal Jobs Act 2003 34\nFinancial Management Act 1994 (b) 52\n\n[page 30]\n58 FORENSICARE 59\nANNUAL REPORT\n2024-25\nVictorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health\nVictorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health\nFinancial Report\nUnder\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Victorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Victorian+Industry+Participation+Policy+Act+2003\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- research and development activities\nundertaken by the entity\nLocal Jobs First – Victorian Industry 67\ng) details of overseas visits undertaken including\nParticipation Policy\na summary of the objectives and outcomes of\neach visit\nForensicare complies with the Victorian Industry\nParticipation Policy Act 2003, which requires local h) details of major promotional, public relations\nindustry participation in supplier use, considering and marketing activities undertaken by the entity\nthe value-for-money principle and transparent to develop community awareness of the e\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- unity awareness of the entity and\ntendering processes. its services\nWithin the past 12 months Forensicare has not i) details of assessments and measures undertaken\nundertaken any projects within the meaning of the to improve the occupational health and safety\nVictorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003. of employees\nj) general statement on industrial relations within the\nAdditional information\nentity and details of time lost through industrial\naccidents and disputes\nIn compliance with the requirements of Financial\nReporting Direction (FRD) 22H, the followin\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- nce with Australian accounting standards and other\nSD 5.2.1(a) 83\nauthoritative pronouncements\nSD 5.2.1(a) Compliance with Ministerial Directions 89\nLegislation\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 68\nProtected Disclosure Act 2012 69\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 69\nVictorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003 70\nBuilding Act 1993 68\nFinancial Management Act 1994 82\n\n[page 138]\n138 GLOSSARY\nG L O S S A R Y\nAcute assessment unit A 16-bed unit at the Melbourne Assessment Prison. Currently closed for refurbishment –\nestimated to re-open in August 2018.\nApsley Unit An\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- itative pronouncements\nSD 5.2.1(a) Compliance with Ministerial Directions 83\nLegislation\nBuilding Act 1993 60\nDisability Act 2006 62\nFinancial Management Act 1994 6\nGender Equality Act 2020 62\nNational Competition Policy 63\nPublic Interest Disclosures 2012 61\nVictorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003 63\n\n[page 140]\nYRASSOLG\n140\nGlossary\nAccreditation An evaluation process that involves assessment by qualified external peer reviewers to\nassess a health service’s compliance with the National Safety and Quality Health Service\n(NSQHS) Standards.\nAcute Assessm\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Australian Accounting Standards and the Financial for the Management Act 1994\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Australian+Accounting+Standards+and+the+Financial+for+the+Management+Act+1994\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ve that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a\nbasis for my opinion.\nBoard’s The Board of the institute is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the\nresponsibilities financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Financial\nfor the Management Act 1994, and for such internal control as the Board determines is necessary\nfinancial to enable the preparation and fair presentation of a financial report that is free from\nreport material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.\nIn preparing the financial repor\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- ve that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a\nbasis for my opinion.\nBoard’s The Board of the institute is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the\nresponsibilities financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Financial\nfor the Management Act 1994, and for such internal control as the Board determines is necessary\nfinancial to enable the preparation and fair presentation of a financial report that is free from\nreport material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.\nIn preparing the financial repor\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- ve that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a\nbasis for my opinion.\nBoard’s The Board of the institute is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the\nresponsibilities financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Financial\nfor the Management Act 1994, and for such internal control as the Board determines is necessary\nfinancial to enable the preparation and fair presentation of a financial report that is free from\nreport material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.\nIn preparing the financial repor\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Health and Wellbeing Act 2022\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Health+and+Wellbeing+Act+2022\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- they are well supported to safely reintegrate.\nSentencing Act 1991. Consumers may also be admitted\n- Non-Custodial Supervision Order Consultation and from the general mental health system under the Mental\nLiaison Program – supervises the monitoring and direct Health and Wellbeing Act 2022. Consumers can access\ntreatment of consumers placed on a Non-Custodial a range of biological, psychological and psychosocial\nSupervision Order under the Crimes (Mental Impairment interventions that focus on recovery and managing risk\nof harm to themselves and\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- rcise educational group; introduction of a Peer\nprinciple of both the recent Royal Commission into worker ‘concierge’ service for consumers arriving to the\nVictoria’s Mental Health System and the Mental unit; inclusion of a lived experience worker in consumer\nHealth and Wellbeing Act 2022. debrief sessions during review of restrictive practice,\nand; focus on encouraging consumers to complete\nConsumers, clinicians, families and carers of\nan Advanced Statement of Preferences.\nForensicare’s Argyle Unit participated in a project\nto reduce instance\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- (CSO) Supervision Orders (NCSO)\n<5 20\nThe Crimes (Mental Impairment and\nUnfitness to be Tried) Act 1997\nnew CSOs during 2024-25 new NCSOs during 2024-25\nAs the statewide provider of forensic mental health services, Forensicare operates under the Mental\n449 5\nHealth and Wellbeing Act 2022 (MHWA) in terms of treatment for consumers. Forensicare also has\nobligations under the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 (CMIA) in\nrelation to consumers being assessed for, or who have been placed on, supervision orders under\ndays\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Legislation Freedom of Information Act 1982\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Legislation+Freedom+of+Information+Act+1982\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ion 76\nOther requirements under Standing Directions 5.2\nSD 5.2.2 Declaration in financial statements 77\nCompliance with Australian accounting standards and other\nSD 5.2.1(a) 84\nauthoritative pronouncements\nSD 5.2.1(a) Compliance with Ministerial Directions 84\nLegislation\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 64\nProtected Disclosure Act 2012 65\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 65\nLocal Jobs First Act 2003 67\nBuilding Act 1993 64\nFinancial Management Act 1994 77\n\n[page 128]\nGlossary\nG l o s s a r y\n128\nAcute assessment unit A 16-bed unit at the Melbourne Assessment Pris\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- ion 77\nOther requirements under Standing Directions 5.2\nSD 5.2.2 Declaration in financial statements 72\nCompliance with Australian accounting standards and other\nSD 5.2.1(a) 83\nauthoritative pronouncements\nSD 5.2.1(a) Compliance with Ministerial Directions 89\nLegislation\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 68\nProtected Disclosure Act 2012 69\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 69\nVictorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003 70\nBuilding Act 1993 68\nFinancial Management Act 1994 82\n\n[page 138]\n138 GLOSSARY\nG L O S S A R Y\nAcute assessment unit A 16-bed unit at the Me\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- ure of ex gratia expenses N/a\nFRD 103 Non-financial physical assets 81\nFRD 110 Cash flow statements 66\nFRD 112 Defined benefit superannuation obligations 79\nFinancial instruments – general government entities and public non-\nFRD 114 101\nfinancial corporations\nLegislation\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) (FOI Act) 33\nBuilding Act 1993 33\nPublic Interest Disclosures Act 2012 34\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 34\nLocal Jobs Act 2003 34\nFinancial Management Act 1994 (b) 52\n\n[page 30]\n58 FORENSICARE 59\nANNUAL REPORT\n2024-25\nVictorian Institute of Forensic Menta\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Local Jobs First Act 2003\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Local+Jobs+First+Act+2003\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- nce with Australian accounting standards and other\nSD 5.2.1(a) 84\nauthoritative pronouncements\nSD 5.2.1(a) Compliance with Ministerial Directions 84\nLegislation\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 64\nProtected Disclosure Act 2012 65\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 65\nLocal Jobs First Act 2003 67\nBuilding Act 1993 64\nFinancial Management Act 1994 77\n\n[page 128]\nGlossary\nG l o s s a r y\n128\nAcute assessment unit A 16-bed unit at the Melbourne Assessment Prison. Currently closed for refurbishment –\nestimated to re-open in August 2018.\nApsley Unit An\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- ublic Interest Disclosure Act 2012 56\nFRD 22 Statement on National Competition Policy 56\nFRD 22 Application and operation of the Carers Recognition Act 2012 56\nFRD 22 Additional information available on request 59\nFRD 22 Environmental data reporting 41\nFRD 22 Local Jobs First Act 2003 disclosures 56\nSD 5.1.4 Financial Management Compliance attestation 60\nSD 5.2.3 Declaration in Report of Operations 4\nAttestations\nData Integrity 60\nConflicts of Interest 60\nIntegrity, fraud and corruption 61\nCompliance with HealthShare Victoria (HSV) Purchas\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- , programs and achievements for the reporting period 6\nFRD 22 Additional information available on request 41\nFRD 22 Significant changes in key initiatives and expectations for the future 9\nFRD 24 Environmental data reporting 34\nManagement and structure\nFRD 25 Local Jobs First Act 2003 disclosures 34\nFRD 22 Organisational structure 23\nCompliance attestation and declaration\nFRD 22 Workforce data/employment conduct principles 24\nSD 5.1.4 Financial management compliance attestation 52\nFRD 22 Occupational health and safety 26\nSD 5.2.3 Declarati\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Serious Sex Offenders Detention and Supervision Act 2009\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Serious+Sex+Offenders+Detention+and+Supervision+Act+2009\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Embling Hospital in a given period.\nPrimary consultation Direct individual assessment and service to a client or patient.\nPost Sentence The agency set up to oversee the services provided to people under supervision on post-\nAuthority sentence orders under the Serious Sex Offenders Detention and Supervision Act 2009.\nRavenhall Correctional A medium security men’s prison opened in 2017 to accommodate 1,000 prisoners.\nCentre Forensicare provides a bed-based service and outpatient clinics.\nRecovery A contemporary approach to mental health care based on individualised care t\n Source: `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- Embling Hospital in a given period.\nPrimary consultation Direct individual assessment and service to a client or patient.\nPost Sentence The agency set up to oversee the services provided to people under supervision on post-\nAuthority sentence orders under the Serious Sex Offenders Detention and Supervision Act 2009.\nRavenhall Correctional A medium security men’s prison opened in 2017 to accommodate 1,000 prisoners.\nCentre Forensicare provides a bed-based service and outpatient clinics.\nRecovery A contemporary approach to mental health care based on individualised care t\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- Embling Hospital in a given period.\nPrimary consultation Direct individual assessment and service to a client or patient.\nPost Sentence The agency set up to oversee the services provided to people under supervision on post-\nAuthority sentence orders under the Serious Sex Offenders Detention and Supervision Act 2009.\nRavenhall Correctional A medium security men’s prison opened in 2017 to accommodate 1,000 prisoners.\nCentre Forensicare provides a bed-based service and outpatient clinics.\nRecovery A contemporary approach to mental health care based on individualised care t\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Health DJCS Department of Justice and Community Safety DTF Department of Treasury and Finance FMA Financial Management Act 1994\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Health+DJCS+Department+of+Justice+and+Community+Safety+DTF+Department+of+Treasury+and+Finance+FMA+Financial+Management+Act+1994\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- inancial Statements\nThe following table sets out the common abbreviations used throughout the financial statements:\nReference Title\nAASB Australian Accounting Standards Board\nAASs Australian Accounting Standards, which include Interpretations\nDH Department of Health\nDJCS Department of Justice and Community Safety\nDTF Department of Treasury and Finance\nFMA Financial Management Act 1994\nFRD Financial Reporting Direction\nSD Standing Direction\nVAGO Victorian Auditor General’s Office\nthe Institute Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health\nNote 1.4 Key Accounting Estimates and Judgements\nManagement make estimates and judgements when preparin\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- inancial Statements\nThe following table sets out the common abbreviations used throughout the financial statements:\nReference Title\nAASB Australian Accounting Standards Board\nAASs Australian Accounting Standards, which include Interpretations\nDH Department of Health\nDJCS Department of Justice and Community Safety\nDTF Department of Treasury and Finance\nFMA Financial Management Act 1994\nFRD Financial Reporting Direction\nSD Standing Direction\nVAGO Victorian Auditor General’s Office\nForensicare Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health\nNote 1.3 Material Accounting Estimates and Judgements\nManagement make estimates and judgements when prepa\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### MRC. MHA Mental Health Act 2014\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=MRC.+MHA+Mental+Health+Act+2014\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- riateness of mental health\ninterventions and referrals for people appearing before the Courts.\nMetropolitan Remand A maximum-security remand prison managed by Corrections Victoria. Forensicare\nCentre (MRC) provides the Mobile Forensic Mental Health Service at MRC.\nMHA\nMental Health Act 2014 (Vic).\nMHT Mental Health Tribunal.\nMobile Forensic Forensicare’s multidisciplinary Mobile Forensic Mental Health Service based at the\nMental Health Service MRC that provides mental health treatment to prisoners experiencing mental ill-health,\n(MFMHS) as well\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- riateness of mental health\ninterventions and referrals for people appearing before the Courts.\nMetropolitan Remand A maximum-security remand prison managed by Corrections Victoria. Forensicare\nCentre (MRC) provides the Mobile Forensic Mental Health Service at MRC.\nMHA Mental Health Act 2014 (Vic).\nMHT Mental Health Tribunal.\n\n[page 133]\n___133\nForensicare Annual Report 2023-24\nMobile Forensic Forensicare’s multidisciplinary Mobile Forensic Mental Health Service based at the\nMental Health Service MRC that provides mental health treatment to priso\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Under the Mental Health Act 2014\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Under+the+Mental+Health+Act+2014\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- dualised care that\nfocusses on strengths, hope, consumer choice and social inclusion.\nRestrictive A term used to describe methods that restricts a persons movement and behaviour such\nintervention as seclusion, bodily, physical mechanical or medical restraint. Under the Mental Health\nAct 2014, restrictive interventions can only be used on a person after all reasonable and\nless restrictive options have been tried or considered and been found unsuitable.\nRoyal Commission The Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System delivered its final r\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- dualised care that\nfocusses on strengths, hope, consumer choice and social inclusion.\nRestrictive A term used to describe methods that restricts a persons movement and behaviour such\nintervention as seclusion, bodily, physical mechanical or medical restraint. Under the Mental Health\nAct 2014, restrictive interventions can only be used on a person after all reasonable\nand less restrictive options have been tried or considered and been found unsuitable.\n\n[page 134]\n134___\nRoyal Commission The Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System de\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Victorian Mental Health Act 2014\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Victorian+Mental+Health+Act+2014\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/FC03-Quality-Account-Report-2015-16-v6.1-WEB2.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/FC17-FC-Quality-Account-2018-V11-WEB.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- tional standards\nand the National Standards for Mental Health Services. The\nsurveyors recommended that ‘Forensicare continue to work\nwith their partners to progress the improvement of access\nto compulsory acute mental care at Thomas Embling\nHospital under the Victorian Mental Health Act 2014’. The\nfocus of this recommendation is the wait for access to a\nbed at Thomas Embling Hospital for compulsory treatment\nof prisoners who have been certified. In 2015-2016 the\naverage number of prisoners per day waiting transfer\nto Thomas Embling Hospital was 1\n Source: `other-pdfs/FC03-Quality-Account-Report-2015-16-v6.1-WEB2.pages.jsonl`\n- e last survey in 2015, we received\nor other specialised care), or death\none recommendation related to access\nto compulsory acute mental health care • ISR2: moderate – harm left the patient\nat Thomas Embling Hospital under the with a temporary loss of function\nVictorian Mental Health Act 2014. requiring advanced treatment or a\nhigher level of specialised care (transfer\nWe have continued to work with\nto intensive care or theatre)\ngovernment to address this situation.\nIn addition to the 18 new beds funded • sentinel events – relatively infrequent,\nb\n Source: `other-pdfs/FC17-FC-Quality-Account-2018-V11-WEB.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Centre for Forensic Behavioural Act 1997\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Centre+for+Forensic+Behavioural+Act+1997\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- direct treatment of clients placed and training in forensic mental\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": "Meaningful lives led safely. [AR p.3]", "vision_source_page": 3, "purposes": "Empower recovery for all Victorians living with mental illness who are at risk of entering, or have entered the justice system, to lead safe and meaningful lives free from offending. [AR p.3]", "purposes_source_page": 3, "how_we_deliver": "By supporting consumers to lead meaningful lives safely through effective treatment, rehabilitation, and person-centred care, we not only promote individual wellbeing but also contribute to safer outcomes for the broader community. [AR p.4]", "how_we_deliver_source_page": 4, "government_priorities": [ { "text": "Strengthening the consumer recovery pathway", "source_page": 4 }, { "text": "Deepening our connections and partnerships", "source_page": 4 }, { "text": "Fostering a balance between upholding the rights of consumers and managing the risk they may pose to the community", "source_page": 4 }, { "text": "Advancing research, education, and innovation", "source_page": 4 } ], "outcomes": [ { "name": "Outcome 1: Safe and meaningful lives", "description": "Supporting individuals to lead safe and meaningful lives by providing effective treatment, rehabilitation, and person-centred care, while promoting individual wellbeing and contributing to safer outcomes for the community. [AR p.4]", "key_activities": [ "Effective treatment", "Rehabilitation" ], "source_page": 4 }, { "name": "Outcome 2: Accessible and quality forensic mental health services", "description": "Delivering accessible and high-quality forensic mental health services across the state, including secure treatment orders, custodial supervision orders, and community-based services, to meet the needs of individuals at risk of offending due to mental illness. [AR p.4]", "key_activities": [ "Secure treatment orders", "Custodial supervision orders", "Community-based services" ], "source_page": 4 }, { "name": "Outcome 3: Research and innovation", "description": "Driving innovation through academic collaboration and research to strengthen therapeutic interventions and advance the forensic mental health evidence base. [AR p.4]", "key_activities": [ "Academic collaboration", "Research" ], "source_page": 4 } ], "values": [ "Responsiveness", "Hope in recovery", "Connected care", "Impartiality", "Accountability", "Respect", "Human Rights" ], "values_framework_name": null, "kpi_targets_2025_26": [ { "code": "CCE01", "measure": "Cumulative capacity expansion", "target": "Increase secure inpatient capacity", "source_page": null }, { "code": "CCE02", "measure": "Reduction in restrictive practices", "target": "Reduce violence, aggression, and restrictive practices in forensic mental health settings", "source_page": null } ], "kpi_results_2024_25": [ { "code": "CCE01", "measure": "Cumulative capacity expansion", "result": "Increased secure inpatient capacity through TEH expansion", "status": "Achieved", "source_page": null }, { "code": "CCE02", "measure": "Reduction in restrictive practices", "result": "Implementation of Safewards Secure to reduce violence, aggression, and restrictive practices", "status": "Partially achieved", "source_page": null } ], "_source_urls": { "annual_report_url": "https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf", "corporate_plan_url": "" } }, "ideas": [ { "entity_id": "S-VIC-026", "entity_name": "Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health", "folder_name": "Victorian-Institute-of-Forensic-Mental-Health", "category": "Data & Performance", "scale": "small", "title": "KPI evidence register with named owners", "idea": "Create a simple register mapping each KPI to source data, owner, frequency, target, and last result.", "quote": "[Page 58]\n32\n–\n2202\nSEITIROIRP\nFO\nTNEMETATS\n58\nTimely access to care\nKey Performance Measure Target Result\nEmergency care\nNumber of male security patients admitted to Thomas Embling Hospital Male 120 135\nAcute Units – Security\nPercentage of male Security Patients admitted to Thomas Embling Hospital 80% 12%\nwithin 7 days of certification\nPercentage of male security 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within 21 days\nPercentage of male security patients discharged within 7 days of becoming 80% 56%\na civil client\nEffective financial reporting\nKey Performance Measure Target Result\nOperating result ($m) $0.00 $0.00\nAverage number of days to pay trade creditors 60 days 43.4 days\nAdjusted current asset ratio 0.7 or 3% improvement 0.99\nfrom health service\nbase target\nActual number of days available cash, measured 14 days 34.8 days", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / Parliament / public", "source": "annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2022-23.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits 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mental health records\nand community across Forensicare\nPeople are\nconnected to the Implement the DUNDRUM (Dangerous, Complete\nfull range of care Understanding, Recovery and Urgency\nand support Manual) as an assessment and\nthey need planning tool across prisons\nand Thomas Embling Hospital\nThere is equal\nas part of the new model of care\naccess to care\nReview performance indicators specific Complete\nto access flow across Forensicare", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Citizens / service users", "source": "annual-reports/2019-20.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Victorian_Institute_of_Forensic_Mental_Health_Annual_Report_2019-20_Final_ZBvJvjg5.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Digital exclusion", "Low public trust if feedback is not acted on" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-VIC-026", "entity_name": "Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health", "folder_name": "Victorian-Institute-of-Forensic-Mental-Health", "category": "Citizen Services", "scale": "large", "title": "Single front door for life-event based services", "idea": "Bundle services around life events so citizens can complete related steps across agencies in one journey.", "quote": "[Page 59]\nForensicare Annual Report 2019-20\n59\nGoals Strategies Deliverables Outcomes\nBetter access Better access Review current approach to patient Complete\nflow across Thomas Embling Hospital\nCare is always Plan and invest\nand our prison-based services to\nthere when\nUnlock innovation improve access\npeople need it\nProvide easier access\nBetter access to Develop a proposal to improve the Complete\ncare in the home Ensure fair access integration of mental health records\nand community across Forensicare\nPeople are\nconnected to the Implement the DUNDRUM (Dangerous, Complete\nfull range of care Understanding, Recovery and Urgency\nand support Manual) as an assessment and\nthey need planning tool across prisons\nand Thomas Embling Hospital\nThere is equal\nas part of the new model of care\naccess to care\nReview performance indicators specific Complete\nto access flow across Forensicare", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Citizens / service users", "source": "annual-reports/2019-20.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Victorian_Institute_of_Forensic_Mental_Health_Annual_Report_2019-20_Final_ZBvJvjg5.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before 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ED\nstrategies and responses to Equity care issues identified address pay gap P&C\naddress pay equity issues issues developed\nand opportunities *Endorsed strategies\nimplemented\n3.2.26 Investigate leave types by 3.1, 3.3 GEAP All Clinical *Address critical *Investigation ED\ngender and workforce type Governance differences in use of completed P&C\n(for example, clinical vs leave that may impact *Strategies to\nnon-clinical, rostered vs on career progression address impacts\nMonday to Friday) for developed\nimpact on career *People Matter", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams", "source": "strategies/DEI-Action-Plan-2022_25.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DEI-Action-Plan-2022_25.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after 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address pay gap P&C\naddress pay equity issues issues developed\nand opportunities *Endorsed strategies\nimplemented\n3.2.26 Investigate leave types by 3.1, 3.3 GEAP All Clinical *Address critical *Investigation ED\ngender and workforce type Governance differences in use of completed P&C\n(for example, clinical vs leave that may impact *Strategies to\nnon-clinical, rostered vs on career progression address impacts\nMonday to Friday) for developed\nimpact on career *People Matter", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams", "source": "strategies/DEI-Action-Plan-2022_25.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DEI-Action-Plan-2022_25.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Regulatory capture", "Over-automation of judgement" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-VIC-026", "entity_name": "Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health", "folder_name": "Victorian-Institute-of-Forensic-Mental-Health", "category": "Staff Productivity", "scale": "small", "title": "Reusable briefing and summary assistant for internal documents", "idea": "Create controlled templates for summarising reports, submissions, minutes, and ministerial briefs.", "quote": "We have\nimplemented several initiatives to support staff Health System\nwellbeing and psychological safety including Safe\nPlace, an independent and confidential support and\nWe continued to work with the Department\nadvice service supporting staff concerned about\nof Health on a range of service and system\nunlawful or inappropriate workplace behaviour.\nimprovement initiatives, proactively seeking\nWe delivered the Working Better Together resources engagement and collaboration to support the\nto guide and clarify options available to staff about delivery of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s\ndealing with difficult workplace behaviours and Mental Health System recommendations.\nincreased the size of the Employee Support Network\nConstruction commenced on stages 1 and 2\nto help staff navigate issues by providing kind,\nof the Thomas Embling Hospital expansion and\nconfidential and informal support.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "APS staff / executives", "source": "annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2022-23.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Sensitive information leakage", "Inconsistent quality of generated drafts" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-VIC-026", "entity_name": "Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health", "folder_name": "Victorian-Institute-of-Forensic-Mental-Health", "category": "Staff Productivity", "scale": "large", "title": "Department-wide knowledge and briefing platform", "idea": "Build a secure knowledge platform that lets staff search, summarise, and cite approved departmental material.", "quote": "We have\nimplemented several initiatives to support staff Health System\nwellbeing and psychological safety including Safe\nPlace, an independent and confidential support and\nWe continued to work with the Department\nadvice service supporting staff concerned about\nof Health on a range of service and system\nunlawful or inappropriate workplace behaviour.\nimprovement initiatives, proactively seeking\nWe delivered the Working Better Together resources engagement and collaboration to support the\nto guide and clarify options available to staff about delivery of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s\ndealing with difficult workplace behaviours and Mental Health System recommendations.\nincreased the size of the Employee Support Network\nConstruction commenced on stages 1 and 2\nto help staff navigate issues by providing kind,\nof the Thomas Embling Hospital expansion and\nconfidential and informal support.", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "APS staff / executives", "source": "annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2022-23.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline 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N TA L\nOccasions of service\nH E A LT H S E R V I C E\nwith female prisons\n450\nSUPPORTING COMPLEX TRANSITIONS Episodes of intensive\n& COMMUNITY SAFETY case management\n61 clients on non-custodial supervision orders 1,846\n1698 contacts with Community Correctional Occasions of service\nServices by the Forensicare Serious Offender with regional prisons\nConsultation Service\n3030 assessments completed for people ACUTE MENTAL\non a community correction order HEALTH RESPONSE\n127 patients released from prison 525\non an inpatient assessment order\nAcute and subacute admissions", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Citizens / stakeholders / policy teams", "source": "annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2020-21.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Digital exclusion", "Low public trust if feedback is not acted on" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-VIC-026", "entity_name": "Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health", "folder_name": "Victorian-Institute-of-Forensic-Mental-Health", "category": "Citizen Participation", "scale": "large", "title": "Always-on policy participation platform", "idea": "Create a standing participation platform where citizens and stakeholders can propose, vote, and track ideas.", "quote": "[Page 39]\n39\nMENTAL HEALTH TRIAGE\nASSESSMENT OF ENTRY\nINTO PRISONS\n10,581\nMental health reception\nLAW ENFORCEMENT,\nassessments within male prisons\nCOURTS & JUSTICE\n1,410\nMental health assessments\nwithin female prisons\nOUTPATIENT &\nSPECIALIST CONSULTATION\n5,710\nOccasions of service\nwith male prisons\n3,115\nP R I S O N M E N TA L\nOccasions of service\nH E A LT H S E R V I C E\nwith female prisons\n450\nSUPPORTING COMPLEX TRANSITIONS Episodes of intensive\n& COMMUNITY SAFETY case management\n61 clients on non-custodial supervision orders 1,846\n1698 contacts with Community Correctional Occasions of service\nServices by the Forensicare Serious Offender with regional prisons\nConsultation Service\n3030 assessments completed for people ACUTE MENTAL\non a community correction order HEALTH RESPONSE\n127 patients released from prison 525\non an inpatient assessment order\nAcute and subacute admissions", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Citizens / stakeholders / policy teams", "source": "annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Forensicare-Annual-Report-2020-21.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, 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