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Presentation - seminar Event

The Perth Mental Health Court - a unique service

Overview

This talk will discuss why the court came into evolution, its evaluation and why it works. It will discuss the unique multidisciplinary, interagency approach and why it works. It will use case examples, including the management of neurodiverse individuals and show how it works. It works!

In-person presentation will take place at the Robin Winkler Clinic (level 1) at the University of Western Australia. Light refreshments will be made available. There will be an opportunity for a Q n A with Dr Brett following his presentation.

Learning Outcomes

You will learn about therapeutic jursiprudence, holistic management, working with peers, carers and the criminal justice system. You will learn that it keeps people out of prison, reduces rates of recidivism, improves mental health, improves community safety and is cost effective. It works!

Presenter(s)

Dr. Adam Brett

About the presenter(s)

Dr Adam Brett is a Consultant Psychiatrist with a background in forensic psychiatric services and autism.

Notes

Target Audience

This event is aimed at clinical neuropsychologists and clinical psychologists with an interest in forensic psychology.

Please note:

  • This is a Member Groups event. All communication will be sent to the registrants’ registered email address. This includes event reminders with details (such as the Venue details, Zoom link) and any pre-event or post-event resources, if provided by the facilitators.
  • A post-event email will be sent within two weeks of the event’s completion to each registrant’s registered email address. This email will include the CPD certificate, event-recording, and any additional resources shared during the session.

Duration of Access

This event will be recorded. The recording will be emailed to all registered within 2 weeks post event and available for viewing up to 90 days.

CPD

It is up to attendees to assess and determine how learning from this event aligns with the requirements of their learning plan. The providers accordingly do not make any representation that the event counts towards attendees’ CPD learning requirements. If an attendee determines themselves that the learning they complete aligns to their learning plan, then they can decide to count those hours towards their CPD requirements for the registration cycle.

The information in this presentation has been prepared in good faith and for educational purposes only. Therefore, the information is general in nature and should not be relied upon in the treatment of any condition and you should seek your own independent professional and/or legal advice concerning any specific issue. The APS accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or decisions relating to the information. The content should not be reproduced without permission or unless permitted by law.

If you are experiencing registration difficulties please contact APS Events Support.

Hybrid Event

APS – CCN member $35
APS – CCN student member FREE
APS member $55
APS student member $25
Non APS member $100

The event will be recorded.

In-Person registrations close: 28/06/2026 at 12:00pm AWST

Crawley

Robin Winkler Clinic

38 Myers St
Crawley , WA 6009
Australia
Venue is wheelchair accessible


30 Jun 2026

06:00PM-08:00PM AWST WA Time


Show Location

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Venue is wheelchair accessible


30 Jun 2026

06:00PM-08:00PM AWST WA Time


Show Location

Organiser

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APS - College of Clinical Neuropsychologists - WA

Member Groups Supported Event

Contact: Hannah Dwyer