Older Adult Mental Health Model of Service to be developed

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has been commissioned to lead the development of a Statewide Older Adult Mental Health (OAMH) Model of Service. This will broadly define how services are delivered, using international, national and local best-practice principles.

The new Model of Service will support the overarching WA State Seniors Strategy, a 10-year whole-of-government strategy developed by the Department of Communities to support older West Australians to live their best life as they age.

It will also inform the decisions made by the Ambulance Ramping Taskforce, and in relation to the de-commissioning and reconfiguration of Graylands and Selby Older Adult Mental Health Service.

With consultation workshops at full capacity and set to begin at the end of this month, we look forward to keeping you informed on the progress of this Model of Service.

If you have any queries, please email oamh.mosregistration@health.wa.gov.au