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Information Sessions

Overview of guardianship and administration - September 2023

  • Date: 26/09/2023
  • Location: Online
  • Time: 10:00AM, AEDT

This 30-minute online session provides a brief overview of guardianship and administration.

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Frequently Asked Questions - Enduing powers of attorney and medical treatment decision-making - October 2023

  • Date: 03/10/2023
  • Location: Online
  • Time: 10:00AM, AEDT

This 30-minute online session explores the most frequently asked questions about enduring powers of attorney and medical treatment decision-making.

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Latest Submissions & Research

Submission to the NDIS Participant Safeguarding Proposals Paper
30 June 2023

Submission to the NDIS Participant Safeguarding Proposals Paper

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Submission to the Independent Review of Compulsory Assessment and Treatment Criteria and Alignment of Decision-Making Laws
30 June 2023

Submission to the Independent Review of Compulsory Assessment and Treatment Criteria and Alignment of Decision-Making Laws

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Submission to the Select Committee into the Provision of and Access to Dental Services in Australia
16 June 2023

Submission to the Select Committee into the Provision of and Access to Dental Services in Australia

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