Minutes 20 November 2014, Sydney
National Mental Health Commission Meeting
20 November 2014, Sydney
Attendance
| NAME | ROLE |
|---|
| Commission Attendees |
|---|
| Professor Allan Fels AO |
Chair |
| Mr David Butt |
Chief Executive Officer and ex-officio Commissioner |
| Mrs Lucinda Brogden |
Mental Health Commissioner |
| Ms Jackie Crowe |
Mental Health Commissioner |
|
Professor Pat Dudgeon
|
Mental Health Commissioner |
|
Professor Ian Hickie AM
|
Mental Health Commissioner |
| Mr Rob Knowles AO |
Mental Health Commissioner |
| Ms Nicole Gibson |
Mental Health Commissioner |
| Hon Dr Kay Patterson |
Mental Health Commissioner |
| Commission Staff |
|---|
|
Ms Catherine Lourey
|
A/Deputy CEO |
|
Ms Jane Moxon
|
Director, Policy, Strategy and Projects |
| Ms Michelle Wheeler |
A/Director Review and Report Card |
Item 1 Welcome and Apologies
Chair Allan Fels welcomed Commissioners and staff.
Item 2 Preliminaries
The Register of Interests was tabled.
The Minutes of the Melbourne Commission meeting on 10 November 2014 were APPROVED. Actions arising from the meeting were noted.
Item 3 Commissioner, CEO & Projects Update
3.1 CEO Update
CEO David Butt provided a verbal update on progress in relation to the Review Final Report. He also advised the meeting that the Minister has proposed to extend the appointments of the Commissioners and CEO and has written to the Prime Minister seeking agreement.
Note: subsequent to this meeting appointments were extended to 31 December 2015.
3.2, 2.3 and 3.4 Review – Final Report Draft
The Commissioners DISCUSSED and AGREED on the approach for the report structure, Volume 1 immediate priorities and recommendations, and findings, directions and approach for Volume 2.
Other Business
There was no other business.
The meeting closed at 3.30pm.
Next meeting
The next meeting will be held 25 November 2014 to finalise and agree the Review Final Report; to be conducted via tele-presence or tele-conference.
"Even the most disadvantaged Australians should be able to lead a 'contributing life,' whatever that means for them and this simple goal will be our touchstone and yardstick."
Chair Prof Allan Fels AO
National Mental Health Commission