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OPA’s work

Advice Service

OPA responds to more than 13,000 requests a year from people with disability and their family, carers and friends.

Information sessions

OPA runs regular information sessions on making enduring powers of attorney, medical treatment decision-making and guardianship and administration.

Submissions

Research

OPA's in-depth research reports reveal complex systemic issues faced by people with disability and explore possible solutions.

Our organisation

Careers with OPA

OPA offers rewarding career opportunities for people with a range of professional backgrounds including in the health, social work, legal, community, disability and research sectors.

Committees and advisory groups

OPA promotes the human rights of people with disability through its participation on external committees and advisory groups.

Healthy Discussions project

The project aims to improve communication between health practitioners and people with disability, and improve understanding of disability.

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The Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) is a human rights organisation which promotes the diversity and inclusion of all people. OPA’s vision is of a just and inclusive society that values and respects people from all walks of life and ages, and promotes a workplace culture where difference, lived experience, gender identities, sexualities, faiths, ethnicities, and abilities are respected.

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