Let the person and family say who counts as family

Cultural safety is decided by the person, their family and community.

Recheck by 26 Sep 2027

Source: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Strategy — Statement of intent (definition of cultural safety) · No current cultural review recorded

Ask whom the person wants involved in treatment discussions

Involving family supports discussion; it does not itself establish authority to consent.

Recheck by 27 Sep 2027

Source: Consent to Treatment Policy MP 0175/22 · No current cultural review recorded

Consent policy and decision-maker guidance

• Consent policy and decision-maker guidanceUse the current policy for capacity, consent and substitute decision-making requirements.

Recheck by 27 Sep 2027

Source: Consent to Treatment Policy MP 0175/22 · No current cultural review recorded

Ask the person and family what visiting would help

Care should fit cultural practice and the views of the family.

Recheck by 25 Sep 2027

Source: Mental Health Act 2014 (WA): communication and cultural provisions (ss 6, 9, 50, 80, 81, 189 and Charter Principle 7) · No current cultural review recorded

Family and domestic violence guidance

• Family and domestic violence guidanceOfficial WA Health resources for staff, including screening, referral and safety guidance. Follow your service’s current procedure.

Recheck by 27 Sep 2027

Source: Family and domestic violence resources for health staff · No current cultural review recorded