'No credible plan' for mental health overhaul promised after teenagers death (opens original article in a new tab)

Western Australia's mental health overhaul for children and teenagers faces delays, with only one of 32 recommendations completed, according to an auditor-general report criticizing the state's approach. The Mental Health Commission acknowledges the need for improved governance and monitoring but states reforms are being implemented in stages.

• State auditor-general warns mental health overhaul for children in Western Australia risks not being delivered
• Only one of 32 recommendations from 2022 review has been completed by Mental Health Commission
• MHC admits need to re-establish governance structure and monitoring plan for mental health reforms
• Report states current trajectory lacks credible plan for transforming infant, child, and adolescent mental health services
• MHC claims reforms are being delivered in stages to ensure coordination and sustainability