• Parliamentary Secretary launches guide to supported decision-making

    Parliamentary Secretary launches guide to supported decision-making

    Guide promotes human rights and dignity of people with disability.

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  • Police honoured for outstanding service to people with disability

    Police honoured for outstanding service to people with disability

    The 2017 Public Advocate's Awards for Outstanding Service to People with Disability have been annouced.

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  • OPA awarded Communication Access Symbol

    OPA awarded Communication Access Symbol

    OPA's Reception and Advice Service have been awarded the Communication Access Symbol, recognising our commitment to ensuring people who have communication difficulties are able to communicate successfully with our office.

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  • Additional information for lawyers

    Additional information for lawyers

    More detailed information for lawyers who advise clients in relation to enduring powers of attorney and in proceedings at the Guardianship List of VCAT.

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  • Section 42K Notice now online

    Section 42K Notice now online

    For when your patient can't consent and there is no person responsible to provide consent.

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The Public Advocate

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Colleen Pearce,
Public Advocate

The Victorian Public Advocate is empowered by law to promote and safeguard the rights and interests of people with disability.

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New resource for NDIS planning

When a decision can be made by, with, or for an adult with significant cognitive disability.

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You Decide,
Who Decides

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An interactive program for choosing the right person to make decisions on your behalf.

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