Freedom of information
The Freedom of Information Act 1992 (WA) (FOI Act) gives all Western Australians a right of access to information held by EMHS. Access to information can be made through a Freedom of Information (FOI) application, which should be addressed to the FOI Office at the appropriate EMHS site*.
FOI applications can be granted full access, partial access or access may be refused in accordance with the FOI Act.
In 2023-24, EMHS sites collectively received 4,238 new applications under FOI legislation.
FOI information
For information about FOI at EMHS, please refer to the EMHS FOI brochure at
https://emhs.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/HSPs/EMHS/Documents/About-Us/emhs-freedom-of-information-brochure.pdf
or visit the
FOI page at the relevant EMHS site:
Armadale Kalamunda Group
(includes applications for Swan Districts Hospital (SDH) – general)
https://ahs.health.wa.gov.au/Patients-and-Visitors/Accessing-Health-Records/Freedom-of-Information
Royal Perth Hospital
www.rph.health.wa.gov.au/Patients-and-Visitors/Accessing-Health-Records/Accessing-Records-via-Freedom-of-Information
Bentley Health Service
(includes applications for SDH – mental health)
www.bhs.health.wa.gov.au/Patients-and-Visitors/Accessing-Health-Records/Accessing-Records-via-Freedom-of-Information
St John of God Midland Public Hospital and Mount Lawley
https://www.sjog.org.au/patients-and-visitors/privacy
EMHS
www.emhs.health.wa.gov.au/About-Us/Accessing-Records/Accessing-Records-via-Freedom-of-Information