Guardianship and administration

Guardianship and administration: an introduction

Guardianship and administration are a last resort if there is no less restrictive alternative to protect and promote the human rights of an adult with disability.

Video: Understanding the Guardianship and Administration Act 2019

This online webinar introduces the key concepts and changes in the Act.

VCAT appointed guardians and administrators

• When you have been appointed as a guardian
• When you have been appointed as an administrator
• Information for supportive guardians and supportive administrators
• Guardianship and administration orders made before 1 March 2020
• Information for Victorian hospitals

Does my adult child with disability need a guardian?

Guardianship is not necessarily required simply because a person has a disability.

Applying to VCAT

Any adult can make an application to the VCAT Guardianship List for a guardianship or administration order.

OPA Investigations

While OPA staff collect and provide information, it is VCAT that decides whether a guardian or administrator is needed. 

Litigation guardian

A litigation guardian can be appointed by a court or tribunal when a person does not have the capacity to instruct their lawyer. Please note, OPA is not funded to provide a litigation guardian service

NDIS Deeds

• Frequently asked questions about OPA's NDIS Deeds
• Information for providers about changes to OPA’s NDIS deeds – May 2022