About the Chief Psychiatrist
The Chief Psychiatrist upholds quality and safety in Victoria’s mental health and wellbeing system.
Governance and committees
The Office of the Chief Psychiatrist is part of a governance architecture that provides oversight and support to improve the quality and safety of mental health care and treatment in Victoria.
Obligations under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022
Mental health and wellbeing services have core obligations to meet in order to deliver safe and high-quality treatment and care.
Reporting obligations for clinical mental health and wellbeing services
Mental health and wellbeing services must report specific clinical practices and incidents to the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist.
Reporting a failure to comply with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022
Mental health and wellbeing services who fail to comply with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 need to report this to the Chief Psychiatrist.
Chief Psychiatrist guidelines
The Chief Psychiatrist's guidelines contain specialist information and advice on clinical practice in mental health and wellbeing services.
Chief Psychiatrist's resources, reports and bulletins
Resources and reports on quality and safety in clinical mental health service provision.
Mental health and wellbeing support
Find out who to contact if you or someone you know is facing mental health and wellbeing challenges.
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