Office of the Public AdvocateOPA’s work
Advice Service
OPA responds to more than 13,000 requests a year from people with disability and their family, carers and friends.
Information sessions
Information sessions will recommence mid-late January 2024
Research
OPA's in-depth research reports reveal complex systemic issues faced by people with disability and explore possible solutions.
Ensuring the voices of people with disability are at the centre of everything we do
OPA has established a Lived Experience Advisory Committee to provide input into OPA projects, systemic advocacy and programs of the office
Committees and advisory groups
OPA promotes the human rights of people with disability through its participation on external committees and advisory groups.
Careers with OPA
OPA offers rewarding career opportunities for people with a range of professional backgrounds including in the health, social work, legal, community, disability and research sectors.
Healthy Discussions project
The project aims to improve communication between health practitioners and people with disability, and improve understanding of disability.
Supported Discussions project
This one-year project is about diversion from guardianship in appropriate matters
