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01 Sep 2023... If you are a forensic patient, you can be given mental health treatment, even if you don't want it. Treatment can be medication such as tablets or injections. Statements of rights are documents that set out a person’s rights and the processes that apply while a person is receiving a mental health and wellbeing service under the Act. Statements of rights are approved by the Chief Officer for Mental Health and Wellbeing.

01 Sep 2023... Voluntary treatment is when you choose to receive treatment from a mental health service. You don’t have to have treatment if you don’t want it. Treatment can be medication such as tablets or injections. This can be in a hospital or in the community. You are free to leave the hospital or stop seeing staff in the community whenever you want. Statements of rights are documents that set out a person’s rights and the processes that apply, while a person is receiving a mental health and wellbeing service under the Act. Statements of rights are approved by the Chief Officer for Mental Health and Wellbeing.

01 Sep 2023... An order means a psychiatrist can assess you to decide if they think you need compulsory treatment, even if you don’t want this to happen. It is issued by the court hearing your criminal charges. Statements of rights are documents that set out a person’s rights, and the processes that apply, while a person is receiving a mental health and wellbeing service under the Act. Statements of rights are approved by the Chief Officer for Mental Health and Wellbeing.

This resource educates people with disabilities on making informed decisions when engaging services. It includes practical tips on avoiding scams, entering contracts, and filing complaints, supported by videos. 

01 Sep 2023... A compulsory treatment order means you will be given treatment even if you don’t want it. Treatment can be medication such as tablets or injections. Statements of rights are documents that explain a person’s rights and the processes that apply while a person is receiving a mental health and wellbeing service under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (the Act) .  Statements of rights are approved by the Chief Officer for Mental Health and Wellbeing

01 Jan 2020... This resource has been developed to provide healthcare information for people with cognitive impairment, their carers and family members. It describes what to expect when going to hospital, information about informed consent and what to do if something doesn't go to plan.

01 Oct 2022... Every day thousands of people receive health care. Sometimes things go wrong which cause unintentional harm to you or someone you care for. In health care, this is known as an incident. Your healthcare provider (such as a doctor or nurse) should talk with you about it as soon as possible. Open disclosure is the discussion with you, your healthcare provider and the people you may choose to support you (such as your family, carer or friend) about an incident that caused harm whilst receiving health care.

23 Jul 2023... This brochure from Seniors Rights Victoria has advice for when you are appointed to make decisions for someone and how to involve them in the decision-making process. The brochure includes contact information of organisations who may be able to provide help on this matter. More information on decision-making and your rights can be found on the Seniors Rights Victoria website.

26 Nov 2020... Translated information, including Easy Read about how people you trust can support your mental health. This could be a family member, a friend, a support person and how they can give information to your mental health worker. It explains what a principal care provider and designated carer are. It also makes it clear that it is OK if you do not want your family and support people to be involved in your treatment.

04 Apr 2024... This Mental Health Act form outlines your rights and what may happen to you after you are brought to a mental health facility against your will.