Formed 1 January 2012 Founded 1 January 2012 | CEO David Butt (13 Jan 2014–) Headquarters Sydney | |
Jurisdiction Commonwealth of Australia Minister responsible Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet Agency executives Prof Allan Fels AO, Chairperson
David Butt, Chief Executive Officer Website www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au Motto Reporting, Advising, Collaboration Parent department Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | ||
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The National Mental Health Commission (NMHC) is an Australian government executive agency established in 2012 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.
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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.
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.