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Information sessions

Weekly sessions

Tuesdays (repeated Thursdays), 10am

20-minute webinar - see calendar for weekly session topics.

Bookings not required; just join on the day.

Link to join weekly sessions online

Monthly sessions

First Wednesday of the month, 10am - one-hour webinar on enduring powers of attorney and medical treatment decision-making.

Link to join EPA/MTDM monthly session

Last Wednesday of the month, 10am - one-hour webinar on guardianship and administration.

Link to join GAA monthly session 

Requests for sessions

You are encouraged to attend OPA's regular public sessions. If, however, you require a tailored session, please contact OPA's Education and Engagement Officer to discuss.

Accessibility

If you require any accessibility adjustments (such as Auslan interpreting or live captioning), please contact OPA's Education and Engagement Officer.

Overview of medical treatment decision-making - January 2022

  • Date: 25/01/2022
  • Location: Online
  • Time: 10:00AM, AEDT

This 20-minute online session provides a brief overview of medical treatment decision-making.

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Overview of medical treatment decision-making - January 2022 (repeat session)

  • Date: 27/01/2022
  • Location: Online
  • Time: 10:00AM, AEDT

This 20-minute online session provides a brief overview of medical treatment decision-making.

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Overview of guardianship and administration - February 2022

  • Date: 01/02/2022
  • Location: Online
  • Time: 10:00AM, AEDT

This 20-minute online session provides a brief overview of guardianship and administration.

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Enduring powers of attorney and medical treatment decision-making - February 2022

  • Date: 02/02/2022
  • Location: Online
  • Time: 10:00AM, AEDT

This one-hour session, suitable for both professionals and the general public, provides an overview of enduring powers of attorney and medical treatment decision-making legislation.

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Overview of guardianship and administration - February 2022 (repeat session)

  • Date: 03/02/2022
  • Location: Online
  • Time: 10:00AM, AEDT

This 20-minute online session provides a brief overview of guardianship and administration.

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Frequently asked questions - Enduring Powers of Attorney

  • Date: 08/02/2022
  • Location: Online
  • Time: 10:00AM, AEDT

This 20-minute online session provides a brief overview of frequently asked questions received by OPA.

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