Mental Health Act 1962 (1962 - 1996)

From

1962

To

1996

Categories

Principal Act

Location

Western Australia

The Mental Health Act 1962 (046 of 1962 (11 Eliz. II No. 46)) was amended twice before it came into force on 1 July 1966. It repealed the Lunacy Act 1903 and related Acts less relevant to children in out of home care. Intellectual disability was not distinguished from mental 'disorder' in the Act, which began a transition from custodial care to active, early treatment. The Act (s.19) made financial provision for residential care, education and training and other services and facilities that could be used by people with intellectual disabilities. This Act was repealed by the Mental Health Act 1996 (068 of 1996).

Timeline

1903 - 1962

Lunacy Act 1903

1962 - 1996

Mental Health Act 1962