Publications

Publications

About this page

The Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) is responsible for providing a range of publications that:

  • support OPA's work in protecting and promoting the rights of people with a disability
  • provide information relating to issues around decision-making, medical consent, appointing powers of attorney and guardianship
  • educate and train OPA's large team of volunteers

OPA's extensive range of publications includes:

  • fact sheets
  • guides and manuals
  • brochures
  • forms
  • posters

Most of these are available from this website.

Printed copies may be requested via our publication order form.

However, please note that if you require bulk orders (that is, more than three) of the following publications:

  • Take Control - a kit for making powers of attorney and guardianship
  • Securing their future - a guide to help parents of people with a decision-making disability better understand the processes of will and estate planning
  • Advice for Attorneys (Financial) Fact Sheet
  • Enduring Power of Attorney (Financial) Fact Sheet
  • Enduring Power of Attorney (Medical Treatment) Fact Sheet
  • Enduring Power of Guardianship Fact Sheet

you will need to order them through Victoria Legal Aid: