Involve family and the Aboriginal mental health worker early

The Act asks services to have regard to the family's views and to work with Aboriginal mental health workers.

Recheck by 25 Sep 2027

Source: Mental Health Act 2014 (WA): communication and cultural provisions (ss 6, 9, 50, 80, 81, 189 and Charter Principle 7) · No current cultural review recorded

Ask whether being on Country matters to the person and family

Connection to Country and spirit is part of social and emotional wellbeing.

Recheck by 26 Sep 2027

Source: National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Mental Health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing 2017-2023 · No current cultural review recorded

Ask the family what they need; do not assume rules

Cultural safety is decided by the family and community.

Recheck by 26 Sep 2027

Source: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Strategy — Statement of intent (definition of cultural safety) · No current cultural review recorded

Coroner information for families

• Coroner information for familiesOfficial information about the coronial process, counselling and contacting the Court. Check with the Court about requests concerning the person who has died.

Recheck by 27 Sep 2027

Source: Information for next of kin · No current cultural review recorded