Chief Psychiatrist

The Chief Psychiatrist upholds quality and safety in Victoria’s mental health and wellbeing system.

The Office of the Chief Psychiatrist is part of a governance architecture that provides oversight and support to improve the quality and safety of mental health care and treatment in Victoria.

Mental health and wellbeing services have core obligations to meet in order to deliver safe and high-quality treatment and care.

Mental health and wellbeing services must report specific clinical practices and incidents to the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist.

Mental health and wellbeing services who fail to comply with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 need to report this to the Chief Psychiatrist.

The Chief Psychiatrist's guidelines contain specialist information and advice on clinical practice in mental health and wellbeing services.

Resources and reports on quality and safety in clinical mental health service provision.

Find out who to contact if you or someone you know is facing mental health and wellbeing challenges.