Office of Public Guardian

About Office of Public Guardian

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.