Publications
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 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.
Alternatively, printed copies may be requested via our publication order form.
Publications available from Victoria Legal Aid
OPA works with Victoria Legal Aid to produce several publications. The following titles are available directly from Victoria Legal Aid, and can be ordered online from their website (www.legalaid.vic.gov.au) or by calling (03) 9269 0223.
Publications available from Victoria Legal Aid:
Take Control - a guide to powers of attorney and guardianship - a kit designed to help you prepare powers of attorney.
Securing their future - a guide to help parents of people with a decision-making disability better understand the processes of will and estate planning.
Power of attorney fact sheets:
Advice for attorneys
Enduring power of attorney (financial)
Enduring power of attorney (medical treatment)
Enduring power of guardianship
