When Victoria’s Public Advocate is appointed by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) to be guardian for a person, she may delegate this role to one of her staff from the Office of the Public Advocate (OPA).

VCAT's order will specify the personal matter(s) a guardian can make decisions about, such as:

• where and with whom the person lives
• access to services
• restricting visits to the person
• medical treatment decisions.

OPA guardians have the same role and responsibilities as all guardians under the Guardianship and Administration Act 2019.

See Role and responsibilities of guardians and administrators >>

The Public Advocate is never appointed as a supportive guardian, administrator or supportive administrator.

For further information, contact OPA on 1300 309 337.