Australia has one of the highest rates of forced community treatment for diagnosed mental illness in the world but there is considerable variation across the country and between mental health services.

The study is currently seeking people to participate in an online survey that will investigate the experiences and perceptions of people who have been placed on a community treatment order (CTOs) for their mental health. There is also a separate survey for Family/Carers. College members are kindly asked to share with their networks, as appropriate. 

This project is supported by La Trobe University, Flinders University, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney and Lived Experience Australia.

Please use the links below, as appropriate to the circumstance. 

• Individuals identifying as someone who has been placed under a CTO
• For those who are Families/Friends/Supporters of someone who has been placed under a CTO

If you have any questions about this project, please get in touch with Professor Sharon Lawn at Flinders via email at sharon.lawn@flinders.edu.au. 

Dr Lawn is a well-recognised lived experience researcher at Flinders University, South Australia. She is also Chair and Executive Director of Lived Experience Australia and Member of the Board of Directors at Mental Health Australia. She is also a member of the College’s Community Collaboration Committee.

This project has been approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of Flinders University (HREC 6854).