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OPA information sessions

Drop-in sessions - 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, 1-2pm

Have a general question or query about processes and information you’ve seen on our website?   Join this session and have a question answered on the spot!

Link to join 1st Friday of the month drop-in session

Link to join 3rd Friday of the month drop-in session

Please see calendar below for specific dates of the drop-in sessions.

OPA runs regular 30-minute sessions on topics including guardianship and administration, medical treatment decision-making and powers of attorney.

No registration is required, and participants have the opportunity to ask questions.

The sessions are not recorded as the topics are regularly repeated, and the style means participants can feel free to ask questions.

Bookings not required; just join on the day at 10am

Link to join sessions online

September 2023

DateTopic
Fri 1 September 1st Friday of the month drop-in session
Tue 5 September Frequently asked questions - Powers of attorney and medical treatment decisions
Thu 7 September Frequently asked questions - Guardianship and administration
Tue 12 September Enduring powers of attorney
Fri 15 September 3rd Friday of the month drop-in session
Tue 19 September  Medical treatment decision-making
Tue 26 September Guardianship and administration

 

October 2023

DateTopic
Tue 3 Oct Frequently asked questions - Powers of attorney and medical treatment decisions 
Thur 5 Oct Frequently asked questions - Guardianship and administration 
Fri 6 Oct 1st Friday of the month drop-in session
Tue 10 Oct Enduring powers of attorney
Tue 17 Oct Medical treatment decision-making
Fri 20 Oct 3rd Friday of the month drop-in session 
Tue 24 Oct Guardianship and administration
Tue 31 Oct Frequently asked questions - Powers of attorney and medical treatment decisions  

 

November 2023

DateTopic
Thur 2 Nov Frequently asked questions - Guardianship and administration  
Fri 3 Nov 1st Friday of the month drop-in session
Tue 7 Nov Enduring powers of attorney
Tue 14 Nov Medical treatment decision-making
Fri 17 Nov 3rd Friday of the month drop-in session 
Tue 21 Nov Guardianship and administration
Tue 28 Nov Frequently asked questions - Powers of attorney and medical treatment decisions  
Thur 30 Nov Frequently asked questions - Guardianship and administration   
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