Before they leave

1. 1Involve family and the Aboriginal mental health workerHave regard to the family's views in the plan.
2. 2Explain the plan in words they understandUse an interpreter if needed.

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

Offer 13YARN for support after discharge

A crisis line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, open 24 hours.

Recheck by 27 Sep 2027

Source: 13YARN — national crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people · No current cultural review recorded

Ask whether they are registered for the Closing the Gap PBS co-payment

It lowers what eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people pay for PBS medicines.

Recheck by 27 Sep 2027

Source: Closing the Gap PBS Co-payment Measure · No current cultural review recorded

If they live in the country, check whether PATS can help with travel

PATS is WA Country Health Service's travel and accommodation subsidy for country patients.

Recheck by 27 Sep 2027

Source: Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) · No current cultural review recorded

Offer follow-up with their local Aboriginal community controlled health service

AHCWA is the peak body for these services across WA.

Recheck by 26 Sep 2027

Source: About AHCWA · No current cultural review recorded

Aboriginal-led services

• Find an AHCWA member serviceCommunity-controlled services listed by area; confirm the appropriate service with the person.

Recheck by 27 Sep 2027

Source: AHCWA member services · No current cultural review recorded

AHCWA publications

• AHCWA publicationsBrowse Aboriginal-produced resources with the person. Selection of a local patient resource pack still awaits the Aboriginal health team.

Recheck by 27 Sep 2027

Source: AHCWA publications · No current cultural review recorded