Ministerial directives
Treasurer’s Instructions 903(12) require disclosure of information on any ministerial directives relevant to the setting or achievement of desired outcomes or operational objectives, investment activities and financing activities.
In March 2023, 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 and throughout 2023-24 has continued to report progress against the Minister’s Statement of Expectations.
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.
EMHS continues to progress and report on election commitments including the Armadale Mental Health Emergency Centre, the Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) Innovation Hub, the Byford Health Hub and the Bentley Surgicentre.