For consumers, carers and families

Find helpful resources below to guide you through the Mental Health Act 2013. These information sheets are designed to help you, or someone supporting you, understand your rights as a patient with mental illness.

Consumer Information Sheets

• An Overview of the detention, assessment and treatment under the Mental Health Act 2013
• Assessment Orders under the Mental Health Act 2013. 
• Treatment Orders under the Mental Health Act 2013 
• Information for Carers, Family Members, Representatives and Support People

Statement of Rights

• Your Rights as Forensic Patient under the Mental Health Act 2013
• Your Rights as Involuntary Patient under the Mental Health Act 2013
• Your Rights if you are secluded or Restrained under the Mental Health Act 2013