National Mental Health Commission

National Mental Health Commission
Agency overview
Formed 1 January 2012
Jurisdiction Commonwealth of Australia
Headquarters Level 12, 6 O'Connell Street, Sydney
Motto Reporting, Advising, Collaboration
Minister responsible
Agency executives
  • Prof Allan Fels AO, Chairperson
  • David Butt, Chief Executive Officer
Parent department Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet
Website www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au

The National Mental Health Commission (NMHC) is an Australian government executive agency established in 2012[1] to provide independent reports to community and government on mental health services and outcomes. Its focus is on systemic improvements rather than advocacy for individuals or groups. Its current CEO is David Butt, who was appointed in 2014.[2]

Major Projects

Partnership with the Mental Health Commission of Canada

In March 2013, the NMHC announced a partnership with the Mental Health Commission of Canada. The two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding and agreed to share knowledge on best practices for mental health research.[3]

National Seclusion and Restraint Project

In August 2013 the NMHC commissioned researchers from the University of Melbourne to conduct a national review of the ways that seclusion and restraint is used in mental health care services in Australia and identify ways to reduce or eliminate the practice. The project is led by Prof Bernadette McSherry of the Melbourne Social Equity Institute. Following a national survey conducted in May 2014 a final report will be presented to the commission in August 2014.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ Drape, Julian (4 May 2011). "Mental health the focus on budget night". The Age. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
  2. ↑ "Mr David Butt". National Mental Health Commission. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
  3. ↑ Marr, Kyle (11 March 2013). "Mental Health Commission of Canada partners with Australia (press release)". Canadian Newswire. Mississauga. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
  4. ↑ "National Seclusion and Restraint Project". National Mental Health Commission. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
  5. ↑ Dukes, Kate (10 June 2014). "No longer justifiable: seclusion and restraint practices in mental health". The Age. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
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