Annual Report 2013/14 Mental Health Commission
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Government of Western Australia Mental Health Commission Annual Report 2013/14 Mental Health Commission This Annual Report provides a review of the Mental Health Commission’s (hereby refered to as the Commission) operations for the financial year ended 30 June 2014. A full copy of this and earlier annual reports are available from the Commission’s website at www.mentalhealth.wa.gov.au. To make this Annual Report as accessible as possible, it is provided in the following three formats: • an interactive PDF version, which has links to other sections of the annual report as well as external links to content on our website and external sites (excluding Financial statements from pages 44 to 82). All links are indicated by underlined text. • an online version, which allows for quick and easy viewing of annual report sections. This version also features easy to use download and print functions • a text version, which is suitable for use with screen reader software applications. This annual report can also be made available in alternative formats upon request for those with visual impairments, including audio, large print and Braille. Office Level 5, 81 St Georges Terrace PERTH WA 6000 This publication may be copied in whole or part, with acknowledgement to the Post PO Box X2299, Perth Business Centre PERTH WA 6847 Commission. Contact Telephone (08) 6272 1200 © Mental Health Commission, Government of Western Australia. Facsimile (08) 6272 1299 ISSN 978-0-9870909-6-6 details Email [email protected] Website www.mentalhealth.wa.gov.au 2 Mental Health Commission • Annual Report 2013/14 Contents An overview of the Commission’s responsibilities and A discussion on significant current/emerging issues organisational structure. that impact or may impact upon the Commission’s desired outcomes, policies and the associated Statement of Compliance 4 Significant performance target. 39 About Us 6 Overview Mental Health in Western Australia 7 Issues Commissioner’s Overview 8 Operational Structure 10 Ministerial Portfolio Support 11 Organisational Structure 12 Audited financial statements, detailed key performance Performance Management Framework 14 indicator information and other financial disclosures,a report on the Commission’s compliance with various legislative A report on our operational performance from Disclosures requirements and with Government policy requirements. 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014 and the progress towards Agency achieving the desired outcomes of the Commission. and Legal Independent Auditor’s Report 44 Financial Statements 45 Report on Operations 16 Performance Summary of Key Performance Indicators 17 Compliance Key Performance Indicators 70 Key Achievements 18 Other legal and government policy requirements Legislation and reform 20 and financial disclosures 83 Funded services 22 Appendix One - Community sector organisations funded A review of the Commission’s many opportunities by the Commission as at 30 June 2014 88 Engagement to engage and consult with stakeholders and establish Appendix Two - Summary of specialised mental health and strengthen partnerships. Appendices services and activity contracted by the Commission 94 Stakeholder Engagement 32 Appendix Three - Board and committee names, and Key Partnerships 34 renumeration reporting 95 Consultation Mental Health Commission • Annual Report 2013/14 3 Statement of Compliance Hon Helen Morton MLC MINISTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH Dear Minister In accordance with section 61 of the Financial Management Act 2006, I hereby submit for your information and presentation to Parliament, the Annual Report of the Mental Health Commission for the financial year ended 30 June 2014. The Annual Report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Management Act 2006. Timothy Marney COMMISSIONER MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION 24 SEPTEMBER 2014 4 Mental Health Commission • Annual Report 2013/14 Overview An overview of the Commission’s responsibilities and organisational structure Mental Health Commission • Annual Report 2013/14 5 Overview About us - vision, reform directions, functions Established in 2010, the Mental Health Commission (the Commission) plans, • involving people with mental health problems, their families and carers in funds and oversees the delivery of a wide range of services, programs and decision making supports to help Western Australians with mental health problems to recover, • working with government agencies, primary care, public and private and stay well and live meaningful lives in the community. We lead mental health hospital and community-based services to integrate services reform across Government and promote a better understanding of mental illness to reduce stigma and discrimination. • balancing investment across the continuum of care from prevention, mental health promotion and early intervention through to community support and The Commission is responsible for purchasing mental health services but is not acute intervention a direct provider of services. • addressing the State’s high suicide rate by supporting preventive programs We work to: that build individual and community resilience. • plan and purchase the optimal quantity and mix of mental health services and supports required for defined populations and communities across the Reform directions State • develop mental health policy and advise Government In the past year the Commission has continued to lead reform in mental health services and planning to better meet the needs of the current and future • lead the implementation of the State’s mental health strategic policy Mental population over the next 10 years. Health 2020: Making it personal and everybody’s business Our focus is to deliver a better integrated mix of holistic services that are more • set specific activity levels and standards of care for mental health services accessible to Western Australians who have problems with their mental health • identify appropriate service providers and establish associated contracts or alcohol and other drug use or both. with both government and non-government providers Priority has been given to rebalancing resources to increase the focus on • monitor performance and evaluate mental health programs prevention, early intervention and providing a wider range of community-based services. Work to improve systems and services to meet the mental health • ensure effective accountability and governance systems are in place needs of children and young people, those in the justice system and Aboriginal • promote mental wellbeing and a better public understanding of mental people has received special attention. illness to reduce stigma and discrimination. In 2013/14, significant progress has been made on improving admission, The Commission’s work in 2013/14 continued to focus on: transfer and discharge practices in public mental health services and towards • developing recovery-oriented supports and services, which focus on the passage of new mental health legislation that incorporates improved rights helping people live meaningful lives in the community for people with mental illness, their families and carers. 6 Mental Health Commission • Annual Report 2013/14 Overview Snapshot of Mental Health in Western Australia } Each year HAD A SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS (49,000) in 2-3% 1 5 20% or between 16-85 years 1 in 5 has a mental illness 4-6% HAD A MODERATELY (395,000) SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS (119,000) HAD A MILD TO Each year 9-12% MODERATE MENTAL ILlNESS (227,000) in 1 4 (395,000 people) between 16-24 years has a mental health illness 1 in 2 between 16-85 years 80% GENERAL POPULATION WITH NO will experience a CURRENT MENTAL ILLNESS mental health illness in their lifetime (82,000 people) 1 person died each day by suicide (890,000 people) National prevalence data is sourced and extrapolated from the ABS National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing, 2007 (cat. No. 4326.0) and the suicide statistics are from the ABS Causes of Death, 2012 (ca.no 3303.0). Figures extrapolated to the June 2013 Estimated Resident population for Western Australias aged 16-85 years. (366 people) Mental Health Commission • Annual Report 2013/14 7 Overview Commissioner’s overview I am pleased to present the fifth people, the Commission is committed to ensuring a broader range of supports Annual Report of the Mental Health are available in community-based settings. In line with this we have committed Commission. to developing subacute step-up, step-down services which provide a suitable alternative to hospital care and enable people to receive individualised care This report, my first as the State’s closer to where they live and to family support. Mental Health Commissioner, highlights the key initiatives and opportunities Planning for future subacute services in Rockingham and the Goldfields has pursued by the Commission throughout begun in earnest following the opening of the first 22-bed subacute service at 2013/14 to improve Western Australia’s Joondalup in May 2013. mental health system. In the past year, the Commission has made significant Better planning and integration of mental health, alcohol and other progress across a range of initiatives, drug services which are outlined in detail throughout In the second half of 2014 the Commission and the Drug and Alcohol this report. Office (DAO) will amalgamate to form a joint entity called the Mental Health The Commission continues to move towards a recovery-focused, community- Commission. It is expected this will enable better integration of the State’s based approach