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Adult Guardianship

NT, Australia

General enquiries, applications for Adult Guardianship - a scheme for guardianship of a person with an intellectual disability (dementia, brain injury etc). A scheme for administration of that person's livelihood - finances, health, accommodation and day to day care. Application for guardianship can be made by a near relative or person providing substantial care to the person with a disability. A delegate from The Public Guardian is also able to apply(indigenous person, no family). Adult Guardianship in Darwin provide a service to the Top End of the NT and also represent clients in court. They have an office in Alice Springs which services the central part of the NT.

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The Public Advocate is the independent, statutory office appointed by the Western Australian government to protect and promote the rights, dignity and autonomy of people with decision; making disabilities, for example dementia acquired Brain Injury, Mental Illness a or Intellectual disability and to reduce the risk of neglect, exploitation and Abuse. For Further information look on their website www.publicadvocate.wa.gov.au or phone them directly on their Telephone Advisory Service (08) 9278 7300 or 1300 858 455. Updated February 2008

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Enduring Power of Attorney info line - 9278 7301. Services provided include guardianship, administration & public advocacy. Updated February 2008

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Mental Health Law Centre

WA, Australia

Mental Health Law Centre primary service is to provide legal advice and representation to people who are involuntary patients in the mental health system. May also be able to assist with other legal problems (for example Criminal, Family, Guardianship and Administration, Employment, Discrimination) but only if the problem relates directly to Mental Illness. Updated September 2008

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QLD Coeliac Society Inc

QLD, Australia

Support group for people suffering from coeliac condition and gluten intolerance. Must go through Brisbane for the contact in Cairns. Please use Brisbane address.

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The Public Trustee of Queensland administers a large number of deceased estates and manages the financial affairs of many people who require the assistance of a professional, ethical trustee. This can be due to their age or a physical, psychiatric condition. Other services - will making; safe custody of wills and other important documents, investment services; taxation services; preparation of enduring powers of attorney; administration of deceased estates.

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The Centre provides an information and referral service, raising community awareness of rights and responsibilities in relation to equal opportunity, rights for people with a disability, and educating the community in the resolution of disputes. The Centre provides the first point of contact for Latrobe Valley residents for the following services: Equal Opportunity Commission Victoria Office of the Public Advocate Dispute Settlement Centre

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Office of Public Guardian

NSW, Australia

The Office of Public Guardian acts as a substitute decision maker for a person with a disability and incapacity to make their own decisions. The Public Guardian is appointed by NSW Guardianship Tribunal. The Public Guardian makes decisions in areas such as Accomodation services and consenting to medical and dental treatment. The Public Guardian also advocates for the services and support needed by people under guardianship. The aim is to support the rights of adults with disabilities to make their own life decisions wherever possible.

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Provides will making, executor, attorney and trustee services.

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The Office of the Public Guardian is a substitute decision maker, not a substitute caregiver or case manager. It may make decisions on behalf of the person in areas such as accommodation, medical treatment, dental treatment or other services. The Public Guardian is the guardian for the length of time specified in the order made by the Guardianship Tribunal. At the end of this time a review will be held by the Guardianship Tribunal to decide whether a guardian is still needed. The Office of the Public Guardian will send information about organising Enduring Guardianship.

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This agency provides a network for General Practitioners to work together in the provision of quality health care in the community. Within this network, GP's can interact with each other and communicate with health care providers, hospitals and community groups in order to enhance the delivery of primary health care in the local community. It aims to maintain GPs in the central coordinating role in the provision of health care and adequately represent the views of GP's in the future direction of health care delivery.

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Guardianship Tribunal

NSW, Australia

Guardianship Tribunal is a legal tribunal that appoints guardians and financial managers for adults with disabilities who are incapable of making their own decisions. The guardianship tribunal will consider appointing a family member or friend. If this is not appropriate the tribunal will appoint the Public Guardian, or the protective commissioner.

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Complaint unit for DoCs. Complaints can be made over the phone or in writing. Anyone can make a complaint. DoCs is a service protecting children 0-18 years. Please note: Complaints unit is not a counselling service. Any enquiries and reports for child protection or children at risk of harm should not ring this number. Instead they should telephone 'HELPLINE' on 132111.

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Peter Watson

WA, Australia

Member Of State Parliament - Legislative Council, Member for Albany. Provides information and representation on relevant matters.

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Public Trust Office

WA, Australia

Updated February 2008

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QAIAS

QLD, Australia

Alcohol and drug education, rehabilitation (residential), and counselling. Clients must be drug free except for medical use. It is a three month program with extension if necessary.

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Williams & Hughes

WA, Australia

Standard Wills, Reciprocal Wills (Husband & Wife), Deceased Estates, Enduring Power of Attorney.

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The Public Trustee provide a number of different services, these include: Will Making, Estate Administration and Trusts. Other Power of Attorney Services are also provided. Contact office for details.

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The Public Trsutee provides a number of different services, including Will Making, Trusts, Power of Attorney, Executor Service and Estate Administration.

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Provides a service to protect the rights and interests of adults who are unable to make decisions for themselves. This lack of decision-making ability, known as impaired capacity, may be caused by intellectual or psychiatric disability, acquired brain injury, dementia or temporary illness such as delirium.

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Denniston & Day Lawyers

NSW, Australia

Denniston and Day Lawers provide legal advice to people in Wagga Wagga and surrounding districts. Advice may include; Motor accidents, Economic loss claims, insurance claims, commercial disputes, Family Law, conveyancing- residential and commercial, criminal law- local and district court, Deceased estates- probate and succession planning and FREE Wills.

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