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Public Advocate honours Amaze

2018 Public Advocate Award recognises outstanding work for people with autism and their families.

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Public Advocate honoured for work supporting the most marginalised

Colleen Pearce presented with honorary doctorate from RMIT University.

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Victorian Carer Strategy launched

Sets out a framework to better recognise and support carers over the next four years.

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New procedures for health practitioners

For when your patient can't consent and there is no person responsible to provide consent. New legislation came into effect on 12 March 2018.

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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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OPA awarded Communication Access Symbol

Recognisies our commitment to ensuring people who have communication difficulties are able to communicate successfully with our office.

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New legal resources help empower Aboriginal Victorians

Attorney-General launches joint OPA-VALS project.

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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 edition of
Securing their future

The publication sets out in simple terms, how those caring for Victorians with a decision-making disability can protect and safeguard their futures.

It has been updated to incorporate recent legislative change .

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Medical consent presentation
for health practitioners

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