Ministerial directives
Treasurer’s Instructions 8(3.1) require disclosure of information on any written ministerial directives relevant to the setting or achievement of desired outcomes or operational objectives, investment activities and financing activities.
In May 2025, the EMHS Board received the Minister for Health’s Statement of Expectations regarding the priorities and accountabilities of the EMHS Board. The EMHS Board released a Statement of Intent in response.
Both documents are publicly available on the EMHS website:
https://emhs.health.wa.gov.au/About-Us/Health-Service-Board
On 25 July 2023, the Minister for Health; Mental Health issued a directive to EMHS to commence working with the Mental Health Commission towards transitioning the Next Step Drug and Alcohol Service from the Mental Health Commission to EMHS. The Next Step Service transitioned under Royal Perth Hospital’s governance in November 2024.
EMHS continues to progress and report on election commitments including the Armadale Mental Health Emergency Centre and the Byford Health Hub, and in 2025-26 will commence reporting on new election commitments, the expansions of Emergency Departments at Royal Perth Hospital and Midland Health Campus.