ACT Charter of Rights for Mental Health Consumers
ACT Government, Health Directorate
Country Resources
Human Rights Legislation
Australian Capital Territory
31 December 2011
Legislation/regulation
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The ACT Charter of Rights for Mental Health Consumers is a Statement of Rights intended to enhance the quality of services and promote a rights based approach to mental health service delivery. It is also a guide for mental health consumers, their family and carers and service providers. It highlights the rights of mental health consumers to live their lives free from discrimination and to access high quality health care services that respect the diverse needs and backgrounds of consumers. It is a commitment of the ACT government. It is a statement of values. It is subject to reasonable limits and the laws of the ACT.Content
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