Draft Mental Health Bill 2011

INFORMATION SESSION FOR CARERS

On 16 Decenmber 2011, the Minister for Mental Health Hon Helen Morton MLC launched the draft Mental Health Bill 2011 that is now open for public comment. The consultation period will end on March 2012.

Mental Health Commission will host a number of information sessions on the draft Bill and how it will impact on various stakeholders. The free information session will allow you to ask questions and provide feedback.

The draft Bill, a summary overview and explanatory guide are also available on the Mental Health website, www.mentalhealth.wa.gov.au, to ensure that people understand the proposed changes and are able to make informed comment. The draft Bill, when passed in Parliament in mid 2012, wil replace the current Mental Health Act 1996.

This session for carers will be held on:

                                                              Tuesday 24 January 2012

                                                              1.30pm - 4.30pm

                                                              The Carer Centre

                                                              182 Lord Street

                                                               PERTH

Please call Carers WA on 1300 227 377 to register for this session.

Resources:

Event flyer (133.50kb)