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The Mental Health Unit is a part of the Department of Health and is responsible for policy development, facilities planning and advancing Mental Health Reform throughout the state and the community. 

This website is designed as an information resource for service providers and members of the community, and provides an avenue to provide feedback and comment.

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  Announcements 

Registrations are now open for the SA Mental Health Conference 2009
The conference theme for 2009 is Rights, Responsibilities and Rhetoric - unpacking the policy and practice issues in mental health law, guardianship and trusteeship. This conference brings together experts in their field, practitioners and consumers to examine current and potential future practice and service provision in the areas of guardianship, advocacy, the involuntary treatment of mental illness and trusteeship.   read more...
  • 2009 Dr Margaret Tobin Awards
    The 2009 Dr Margaret Tobin Awards publicly recognises and celebrates the achievements of people and organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to Mental Health Services in South Australia in various categories.   read more...
  • Sharing Excellence Factsheet 2009
    The Statewide Clinical Network Steering Committee an the Department of Health's Mental Health Unit are proud to host a day of sharing excellence in mental health throughout South Australia.   read more...
  • Glenside Rezoning
    Minister for Urban Development and Planning Paul Holloway has announced (Thursday Nov 13) a prepared proposal to rezone the Glenside Campus to reflect the planned redevelopment of the site   read more...
  • Architect Appointed for Glenside Redevelopment
    Adelaide-based architects Swanbury Penglase will lead an international design team for South Australia’s new $130-plus million mental health and substance abuse facilities.   read more...
  • Champions of Mental Health Honoured - Wednesday, October 08, 2008
    Mental Health Minister Jane Lomax-Smith has announced the winners the 5th annual Dr Margaret Tobin Awards during a presentation ceremony in Adelaide on Tuesday October 7   read more...

  • Mental Health Bill 2008 - 01 July 2008
    On the 4th June 2008 the Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse introduced the Mental Health Bill 2008 into Parliament.   read more...

  • First Edition of the Community Mental Health Review Implementation Bulletin
    This bulletin is intended to be the main source of information concerning the progress of implementing each of the 22 recommendations arising from the Community Mental Health Review.   read more...

  • Glenside Campus Master Plan
    Minister Gail Gago releases the Glenside Campus Master Plan   read more...


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