Mental Health Act Amendment Act 1976 (1976 - 1996)

From

1976

To

1996

Categories

Amending Act

Location

Western Australia

The Mental Health Act Amendment Act 1976 (032 of 1976) created the ability for the government to license, fund and regulate 'private psychiatric hostels', 'approved private hostels', 'day activity centres' and 'sheltered workshops'. The amendments imposed stricter conditions on voluntary organisations but also stimulated the growth of hostels for people with intellectual disabilities.