Australian state & territory policies, plans and legislation
The Framework has been aligned to the following state and territory based legislation, policies and plans:
Australian Capital Territory:
- ACT Mental Health Services Plan 2009 – 2014. ACT Health 2009
- Managing the Risk of Suicide. A suicide prevention strategy for the ACT 2009 - 2014. ACT Health
- Australian Capital Territory Multicultural Strategy 2010 – 2013. Department of Disability, Housing & Community Services ACT 2009
- Building a Strong Foundation. A framework for promoting mental health and wellbeing in the ACT 2009 – 2014. ACT Health
- ACT Human Rights Act
New South Wales:
- Policy and Implementation Plan for Healthy Culturally Diverse Communities 2012 – 2016. NSW Ministry of Health 2012
- NSW community mental health strategy 2007 – 2012. From prevention and early intervention to recovery. NSW Department of Health 2008
- NSW Multicultural Mental health Plan 2008 – 2012. NSW Department of Health 2008
- NSW Suicide Prevention Strategy 2010 – 2015. A whole of government strategy promoting a whole of community approach. NSW Department of Health 2010
- Multicultural Policies and Services Plan 2010 – 2013. New South Wales Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Multicultural Policies and Services Program Plan 2010 – 2014. New South Wales Government. Services, Technology & Administration.
- Policy Directive: Multicultural Mental Health Plan 2008 – 2012. NSW Department of Health 2008
- Policy Directive: Interpreters – Standard Procedures for Working with Health Care Interpreters. NSW Department of Health 2006
- Policy Directive: Non-English Speaking Background – Standard Procedures – Improved Access Area/Public Health Services. NSW Government Department of Health 2005
- Valuing and managing diversity. Cultural diversity strategic framework 2010 – 2013. NSW Government. Family & Community Services. Ageing, Disability & Home Care 2012
- Attorney General’s Division Culturally Diverse Communities’ Access Plan 2009 – 2012. NSW Government. Justice and Attorney General 2010
Northern Territory:
- Northern Territory Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2009 – 2011. Department of Health and Families, Northern Territory Government 2009
- Building on the Territory’s Diversity. A Multicultural Policy for migrant and ethnic Territorians. Northern Territory Government 2005
- Language Services Policy. Northern Territory Government 2009
- The 2010 – 2012 Northern Health Cultural Responsiveness Framework and Plan. Northern Health
Queensland:
- Queensland Health Strategic Plan 2012 – 2016. Queensland Government 2012
- Queensland Plan for Mental Health 2007 – 2017. Queensland Government. Mental Health Branch 2008
- Reducing Suicide Action Plan 2003. The Queensland Government Suicide Prevention Strategy 2003 – 2008. Queensland Government
- Supporting Recovery. Mental Health Community Services Plan 2011 – 2017. Queensland Government. Department of Communities 2011
- Mental Health Community Action Plan 2011
- A multicultural future for all of us. Queensland Multicultural Policy 2011. Queensland Government. Multicultural Affairs Queensland
- Queensland Multicultural Policy. Queensland Multicultural Action Plan: 2011 – 14. A multicultural future for all of us. Queensland Government. Department of Communities. Multicultural Affairs Queensland
- Language Services Policy. A multicultural future for all of us. Queensland Government. Department of Communities. Multicultural Affairs Queensland 2011
South Australia:
- South Australia’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy 2010 – 2015. Government of South Australia. SA Health 2010
- South Australian Suicide Prevention Strategy 2012 – 2016. Every life is worth living. Government of South Australia 2012
- Working with Interpreters. A short Guide. Government of South Australia. South Australian Multicultural & Ethnic Affairs Commission
Tasmania:
- Mental Health Services Strategic Plan 2006 – 2011. Tasmania Department of Health and Human Services
- Building the Foundations for Mental Health and Wellbeing. A Strategic Framework and Action Plan for Implementing Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention (PPEI) Approaches in Tasmania. Tasmania Statewide & Mental Health Services Department of Health and Human Services 2009
- Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Committee’s Operational Plan 2009 – 2011
- Tasmanian Multicultural Policy. Tasmania Department of Premier and Cabinet 2001
Victoria:
- Because mental health matters. Victorian Mental Health Reform Strategy 2009 – 2019. Victoria State Government 2009
- Language Services Policy. Department of Human Services. Victorian Government 2005
- Department of Health. Framework for recovery-oriented practice. State of Victoria, Department of Health 2011
- Cultural responsiveness framework. Guidelines for Victorian health services. Victorian Government Department of Health 2009
Western Australia:
- Mental Health 2020: Making it personal and everybody’s business. Reforming Western Australia’s mental health system. Government of Western Australia. Mental Health Commission
- Mental Health 2020: Making it personal and everybody’s business. Action Plan 2011 – 2012. Government of Western Australia. Mental Health Commission
- Western Australian Suicide Prevention Strategy 2009 – 2013. Everybody’s business. Government of Western Australia, Department of Health 2009
- WA Health Language Services Policy. Cultural Diversity Unit, WA Health 2011
- Multicultural Planning Framework for Implementing the Principles of Multiculturalism Locally. A guide for Western Australian local Governments. Government of Western Australia 2010
- A Recovery Vision For Rehabilitation. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Policy And Strategic Framework. Government of Western Australia, Department of Health. Office of Mental Health 2004
Legislation:
State and Territory Mental Health Acts:
- ACT Mental Health (Treatment and Care) Act (1994)
- NSW Mental Health Act (2007)
- NT Mental Health and Related Services Act (2002)
- QLD Mental Health Act (2000)
- SA Mental Health Act (2009)
- TAS Mental Health Act (1996)
- VIC Mental Health Act (1986)
- WA Mental Health Act (1996)
State and Territory Anti-Discrimination Acts:
- New South Wales: Anti Discrimination Act (1977)
- South Australia: Equal Opportunity Act (1984) and Racial Vilification Act (1996)
- Western Australia: Equal Opportunity Act (1984) and Criminal Code
- Australian Capital Territory: Discrimination Act (1991)
- Queensland: Anti-Discrimination Act (1991)
- Northern Territory: Anti-Discrimination Act (1992)
- Victoria: Equal Opportunity Act (2010) and Racial and Religious Tolerance Act (2001)
- Tasmania: Anti-Discrimination Act (1998)
Multicultural Acts in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland: