Victorian Auditor-General's Office

1 Background

1.1 Mental illness

Good mental health is one of the foundations of a good life and a healthy society. The World Health Organisation broadly defines mental health as 'a state of wellbeing in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community'.

Mental Health Strategies for the Justice System

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This audit assessed the effectiveness of planning and coordination for mental health across Victoria’s criminal justice system and whether it supports outcomes for people with a mental illness.

Appendix A. Audit Act 1994 section 16—submissions and comments

Introduction

In accordance with section 16(3) of the Audit Act 1994, a copy of this report, or part of this report, was provided to the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Department of Health, the Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure and the Department of Treasury and Finance.

The submissions and comments provided are not subject to audit nor the evidentiary standards required to reach an audit conclusion. Responsibility for the accuracy, fairness and balance of those comments rests solely with the agency head.

2 Improving performance measurement and reporting

At a glance

Background

If properly applied, Victoria's updated performance measurement and reporting requirements will represent better practice.

In this Part we assess the Department of Health's (DH), the Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure's (DTPLI) and the Department of Premier and Cabinet's (DPC) progress in measuring and communicating performance and their strategies to address the medium- to long-term risks of worsening performance.

1 Background

1.1 Introduction

An effective system of performance measurement and reporting is critical if government is to achieve its policy goals in a way that is transparent and accountable.

In Victoria, the performance measurement and reporting system aims to:

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