Office of Public Advocate / Dept Justice - Skills Tech 2 points

The Office of the Public Advocate invites you to attend professional training, promoting awareness and understanding of the need to protect and promote the human rights of people with decision-making disabilities. Topics include:

· The role of guardians and administrators and alternatives to their appointment.

· What to do if you are worried about a client who lacks capacity.

· Options to be explored before applying to the State Administrative Tribunal

· Information on the proper completion and operation of Enduring Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Guardianship.

· Information on the State Administrative Tribunal processes.

We would provide attendees with an electronic handout of the session along with an electronic information kit.

Presenter:

Debra Casey / Manager Advocacy Investigation & Legal

Coordinator:

Sally Corner / Community Education Coordinator

Questions:

Jo-Hann Teo / Investigator Advocate