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 2024-25, EMHS sites collectively received 2,775 new applications under FOI legislation.
New FOI applications received in 2024-25
Royal Perth Bentley Group (RPBG)
(includes Swan Districts Hospital and Midland Community Mental Health – mental health records)
502 Non-personal applications
1,713 Personal applications
Armadale Kalamunda Group (AKG)
(includes Swan Districts Hospital – general patient records)
35 Non-personal applications
491 Personal applications
EMHS Corporate
7 Non-personal applications
27 Personal applications
