Office of the Chief Psychiatrist

About Chief Psychiatrist

• Dr Dinesh Arya - ACT Chief Psychiatrist and Care Coordinator
• Sarah Cramond - Acting Director Office of the Chief Psychiatrist
• Charmain Roberts - Executive Assistant Office of the Chief Psychiatrist

Phone: (02) 5124 6137
Email: chiefpsychiatrist@act.gov.au

For information on Mental Health (Secure Facilities) Act 2016, please visit the ACT Legislation Register.

The functions of the Chief Psychiatrist and Care Coordinator include:

• Administering and monitoring the use of the Mental Health Act 2015
• Monitoring and improving the delivery and standard of mental health care
• Monitoring the treatment and care of patients
• Appointing and setting out the functions of delegates and mental health officers
• Making guidelines for people exercising a function under the Mental Health Act 2015
• Conducting inspections and investigations
• Providing an annual report
• Making recommendations to the Minister for Mental Health about mental health service delivery
• Promoting continuous improvement in the organisation and delivery of mental health services.